Student Desk Manager
Compensation
- $11.50 per hour
- Up to 28 hours per week
Applications open March 27-31
Student Desk Manager (SDM)
The Student Desk Manager is responsible for leadership and supervision of the operations of a BGSU Residence Hall Front Desk. SDMs is also responsible for providing administrative support to the Hall Director and Graduate Hall Director/Graduate Leadership Coordinator. This person should be able to demonstrate effective skills in communication, leadership, administration, and must understand and be sensitive to the needs of others.
The Student Desk Manager is not required to live in a residence hall, however, this position requires some evening hours, and last-minute Desk coverage. As such, the SDM must be available by phone at all times. This position will work at least 25, but no more than 28 hours per week. Of the required hours, 18 of these hours must be scheduled between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. The SDM is supervised by the Hall Director/Graduate Hall Director/Graduate Leadership Coordinator. This position is for one full academic year.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have at least one year of service as a Resident Advisor or Desk Clerk at BGSU.
- Must have, and maintain, a 2.75 term and cumulative GPA.
- Available by phone at all times.
- Available to work at least 25, but no more than, 28 hours per week.
- 18 of the 25-28 required work hours must be scheduled between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.
- Cannot currently be on Residence Life Employment Probation, Resident or University Student Conduct Probation or Academic Probation.
SDM Job Duties
Front Desk and Office Management
- Manage at least one 24-hour Front Desk which serves the residents and guests of a building
- Ensure quality customer service at the Front Desk
- Assist the Residence Hall Staff with hiring Student Desk Clerk Staff
- Assist the Graduate Assistant/Hall Director and Coordinator for Leadership and Administration with Desk Clerk training
- During Resident Advisor Training, work with Graduate Assistant/Hall Director to train RAs on Front Desk operations
- Train Residence Hall staff on Front Desk operations throughout the year
- Directly supervise the Student Desk Clerk staff
- Evaluate the Desk Clerks as needed, but minimally once per semester
- Schedule Desk shifts, find coverage and fill in when staff miss a shift
- Facilitate a regular monthly meeting for all staff who work the Front Desk
- Manage and approve all Front Desk time reporting and payroll matters
- SDMs must adhere to and enforce all COVID-19 procedures, guidelines, and policies
- SDMs may be asked to assist with COVID-19 response, which could include, but not limited to meal delivery, contact tracing, etc.
Housing, Facilities and Residence Life
- Serve as a liaison to units within the Office of Residence Life, such as Facilities and Operations, Housing, and other Central Office areas
- Monitor inventory of student room keys, lock-out keys, and PEDs through weekly audits
- Process lock changes and follow-up on charges and billing
- Coordinate the processing of student room changes
- Ensure the completion of check-in and check-out records that are submitted electronically
- Prepare keys and PEDs for distribution to incoming residents prior to the beginning of each semester
- Assist Hall Director/Graduate Assistant in preparing check-in and check-out materials for residents
Administrative Support
- Handle telephone calls which require knowledge of Desk and Residence Life policies
- Assist in coordinating the disbursement of flyers per the Residence Life posting policy
- Communicate vending and laundry machine concerns to appropriate personnel
- Manage all logs, inventories, and equipment associated with the Front Desk (packages, keys, etc.)
- Assist in scheduling meetings with students
- Assist with billing
- Assist with ordering supplies
- Assist with information needed for the End of the Year Report
- Create and maintain the Housebook
- Oversee the labeling of student mailboxes
- Coordinate the delivery process for mail and packages
Student Conduct
- Assist Graduate/Hall Director with administrative process for conduct meetings
- Scan and upload documents in Maxient
Other Duties
- Attend regular Student Desk Manager meetings
- Attend and actively participate in Fall Training (Aug.) and Spring Training (Jan.)
- Attend weekly Resident Advisor Staff meetings at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights
- Perform additional duties and special assignments as directed
Application Instructions/Information
March 27 | Application Opens
March 31 | Application Closes
April 3-7 | 2:1 Conversations/Interviews
April 15 | Offer Letters Sent Out
Please note: All position information, including the compensation, are subject to change. The information provided on this page is a reflection of the current academic school year position. If you have any questions about the Application Process, please email us at ResLifeJobs@bgsu.edu. Thank you for your interest in the position!
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Updated: 03/29/2023 02:54PM