University Student Assistant - Night Desk Assistant with Housing Operations and Residence Life ...

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville (AL)

On-site

USD 9,376 - 13,354

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jacksonville State University is seeking a Night Desk Assistant in the Residence Hall Rentals department. This on-campus student position works up to 26 hours per week at $8.25 per hour, supporting housing operations and residence life.

Duties include assisting staff, monitoring residents, and handling basic administrative tasks. Applicants must be JSU students enrolled for at least three credit hours per semester with a GPA of 2.00 or higher if not a first-time student.

Qualifications

  • Enrolled JSU student (minimum three credit hours per fall or spring semester).
  • GPA 2.00 or higher if not a first-time student.

Responsibilities

  • Assist staff in Housing Operations and Residence Life.
  • Monitor residents and provide basic administrative support.
  • Report safety and security issues (e.g., door locks, lighting) to staff.
  • Perform other duties as required by the department.

Job description

Department: Residence Hall Rentals

Salary: $8.25 per hour (Max 26 hours per week)

Position Summary: The Office of Housing Operations and Residence Life supports the academic mission of Jacksonville State University by fostering a vibrant living and learning community that cultivates personal development, celebrates diversity, promotes leadership, and enhances the educational experience of each resident. Our Vision is to serve as a home away from home and the heart of Jacksonville State University, where traditions are valued, excellence is promoted and pride in oneself, school and community are encouraged.

Night Desk Assistant (NDA) is a vital student member of Housing Operations and Residence Life. The duties of the Night Desk Assistant are to obtain work experience on campus in offices, dorms, and other areas. Duties may include assisting staff, monitoring residents, or performing administrative and other support duties as required.

Safety/Security
  • Be familiar with the buildings fire alarm system
  • Regularly report repair requests that affect the safety and security of residents (i.e., stairway/breezeway lights, damage to door lock mechanisms).
  • Monitor door access

Positions may be filled based on individual applicants’ skills, qualifications, and departmental needs.

Adheres to all department and University policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Assisting staff
  • Monitoring residents
  • Performing basic administrative duties
  • Regularly report repair requests that affect the safety and security of residents (i.e., stairway/breezeway lights, damage to door lock mechanisms).
  • Monitor door access!
  • Additional duties as required by the department
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Applicants must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least three (3) hours per fall or spring semester. (Requirements for international students below. *)
  • If not a first-time student, the applicant must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher.
  • Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJaxState.
Notice Regarding International Students:
  • All international students must be in a valid immigration status.
  • Please visit the International Programs website for additional information: http://www.jsu.edu/international/index.html
  • Due to Visa requirements international students must be enrolled as a full-time Jax State student and possess each of the following:
  1. Passport from their respective country.
  2. F-1 Student Visa or J-1 Exchange Student Visa.
  3. U.S. Customs Form I-94.
  4. Official photo identification.
  5. Official Social Security Card imprinted with "Valid for Work Only" or similar statement
Required Documents:
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Unofficial Transcript

Clery Notice: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: http://jsu.edu/police/docs/CleryAnnualReport.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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