Desk Assistant

Overview

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• Must always be enrolled on at least a half-time basis at the University of Georgia when classes are in session (i.e., enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours for undergraduate and professional students during fall/spring semesters; enrolled in a minimum of five credit hours for graduate students during fall/spring semesters). Credit hour minimums during the summer terms may be different.
  
  Consult the University Housing Human Resources office for additional information.
• Must be in good standing with the Office of Student Conduct and University Housing. Good standing is defined as not being found responsible for policy violations that would interfere with the ability to perform tasks typically assigned to student employees. Additionally, good standing means that the student employee has participated in the student conduct process if charged with any violations and completed any sanctions that may be assigned by the prescribed deadline.

• Student employees are considered temporary employees. A temporary employee may be separated at any time for any reason without notice and either the employer or the employee can end the employment relationship. Such separation is not grievable or subject to appeal. https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• May not hold dual employment within the university during summer terms; student employees may not have another student position when employed with University Housing.
• May not exceed 20 hours of work per week when enrolled in classes. Limitations on hours worked are not impacted during summer enrollment.
• May not exceed 6 consecutive hours of work per shift without a 30-minute break.
• Should be available to work a minimum of 8 hours of desk shifts per week. This includes overnight shifts (for Night Desk Assistants), weekends, academic breaks, and holidays throughout the semester.
• Work during some home football games as required by your assigned community.
• New applicants should be available/present on May 11, 2026 to attend mandatory training (This is not negotiable).

Position Details

Posting Number G/R32139P
Working Title Desk Assistant
Department Housing-Resident Progs & Srvcs
About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia is chartered by the state of Georgia and is the state’s flagship university. UGA is ranked among the top public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs thousands of faculty and staff and serves a large student body.

Part of the Division of Student Affairs, University Housing consists of nearly 2.8 million square feet of facilities and is home to more than 9,000 students. The department employs 220 full-time staff members, 21 graduate assistants and 565 undergraduate student workers. As a self-supporting auxiliary, University Housing operates a $59 million budget derived from student housing fees and other non-state sources.

University Housing focuses on community building, interpersonal skills, social awareness and responsibility, and well-being. Website: housing.uga.edu

Employment Type:

Employee
Additional Schedule Information:
Advertised Salary $11.75
Anticipated

Start Date:

05/11/2026
Posting Date: 02/06/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

(see above)

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

EOO Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Accommodations requests: hrweb.

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• Provide exemplary customer service to all residents, guests, visitors, faculty and staff who interact with community desks and community office spaces.
• Function as a resource for accurate information concerning Housing and university operations.
• Support the Residential Programs and Services/RPS community office staff by performing assigned administrative responsibilities effectively and efficiently.
• Assist in the opening, closing and…