University Housing - The University of Georgia is hiring: Night Desk Assistant i

Overview

Night Desk Assistant – University Housing, The University of Georgia

Posting Number G/R31233P. Department: Housing-Resident Progs & Srvcs. About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, UGA is the state’s flagship university and a leading public research institution. The main campus is in Athens with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs thousands of faculty and staff and serves tens of thousands of students.

About the College/Unit/Department: Part of the Division of Student Affairs, University Housing supports a large residential operation with a significant budget and a focus on community building and student well-being.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Follow appropriate community desk policies and procedures including key management, equipment check-out and access control.
• Follow appropriate protocols in addressing incidents and potential policy violations.
• Provide exemplary customer service to residents, guests, visitors, faculty and staff interacting with community desks and spaces.
• Function as a resource for accurate information concerning Housing and university operations.
• Support the community office staff by performing assigned administrative responsibilities accurately and efficiently.
• Support, communicate, enforce and abide by all university and department policies, procedures and regulations.
• Assist community office staff during a crisis or emergency, maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Assist in opening, closing and transition of residence halls; this may require early arrival and late departures, as well as working during break periods.
• Participate in all departmental and community training.
• Participate in meetings including staff meetings, community staff meetings and one-on-one meetings with supervisor.
• Perform other duties consistent with the purpose of the position as assigned.

Position Details

• Classification: Student Assistant
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Employment Type: Part-time (0.50 FTE)
• Minimum Qualifications and Position Summary: This position serves as an additional line of security and source of information for residents and guests at community desks through the late-night hours. It enhances the residential student experience by providing quality customer service and performing administrative tasks such as access control and key management in accordance with University Housing policies.

Work Hours and Conditions

• Must be enrolled at least half-time at the University of Georgia when classes are in session (undergraduate: minimum 6 credit hours; graduate: minimum 5 credit hours). Summer and last semester requirements may differ.
• May not exceed 20 hours per week across all student staff positions, unless otherwise permitted by the supervisor.
• May not exceed 6 consecutive hours per shift.
• Must be available to work a minimum of 8 hours of desk shifts per week, including overnight shifts for Night Desk Assistants, weekends, academic breaks, and holidays.
• Must work during some home football games as required by the assigned community.

Additional Considerations

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Accommodations for accessibility are available through Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Background and Other Requirements

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background investigation, including criminal background check and verification of credentials and employment history as related to the job. A pre-employment drug test may be required for positions with high-risk responsibilities.

Questions

Recruitment Contact: Kimberly Roberson — Email: hsg-resservices@uga.edu; Phone: 706-542-6533.

Applicant Materials

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Posting Date: 10/01/2025 | Closing Date: Open Until Filled | Anticipated Start Date: 12/01/2025