Student Community Desk Assistant - Bowie State University

Job Title: Community Desk Assistant - Student Position

Reports To: Assistant Director of Operations 

Location: Christa McAuliffe, Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community and Student Housing Residential Communities at Bowie State University

Compensation: $15.00 per hour 

FLSA Status: Student Non-Exempt – Position not eligible for benefits 

Summary

This student position assists with 24-hour service desk operations including providing service to residents, forwarding emergency calls, monitoring the safety of the building, managing the work order system, and logging/distributing resident packages. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Attend all staff meetings and training programs.
• Attend individual meetings with supervisor on an as-needed basis.
• Make use of resources that will enhance individual and staff development.
• Respond to resident inquiries. If the answer is not readily available, find the answer by contacting the appropriate official or supervisor.
• Answer phone in a professional manner.
• Maintain careful key and swipe documentation.
• Distribute keys and swipes to residents after confirming identity.
• Accept work orders and take appropriate action based on the level of emergency. 
• Collaborate with fellow staff to create a schedule for desk coverage. Work all hours assigne
• Collaborate with fellow staff assigned to weekend team to cover all weekend hours. Consult with supervisor as soon as possible if difficulties are encountered
• Find coverage for your shift if you need a schedule adjustment due to a schedule conflict or illness
• Cover assigned shifts for holidays.
• Complete all assigned tasks during each shift.
• Complete all assigned projects from the main office, the leasing office, and/or the maintenance office
• Document all work in shift report.
• Maintain a tidy and organized workspace.
• Contact appropriate staff in case of emergency. 
• Report to the desk in the event of an emergency.

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation

$15.00 per hour. Pay occurs on a bi-weekly schedule. Work between 10-20 hours each week. No more than 30-hours during certain times such as move-in, move-out and other busy time periods during academic year.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is mid-to-high paced. The noise level is usually moderate. 

The physical demands outlined below are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in performing these functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands for tasks such as gripping, handling, or feeling, and to communicate through speaking or hearing. The employee will frequently walk, climb stairs, and reach with arms. Occasional requirements include standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities necessary for this role include both close and distance vision. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to support individuals with disabilities in performing these essential functions.

This is not employee agreement.

If you are unable to apply because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please COCM Recruitment from our website. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible. 

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