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Desk Assistant

University Housing creates a living and learning community that promotes
the academic success and personal development of students.

Housing Mission
University Housing creates a living and learning community that promotes the academic success and personal development of students.

Departmental Information
University Housing promotes academic success by creating a positive living and learning environment for students. We provide programs, services, and facilities for residents to grow and develop in many aspects of their lives. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life among residents by providing comfortable, affordable, well-maintained housing, along with initiating opportunities for involvement and leadership. We are committed to creating a community that values individuals and encourages good citizenship through support of the Carolinan Creed. These efforts are consistent with the mission of the University of South Carolina-Columbia campus and the Division of Student Affairs and Alumni Services. Our mission is accomplished through programs and services which encompass Academic Enhancement, Resident Student Learning, Administration and Facility Management.

Qualifications
A Desk Assistant must be a student at the University of South Carolina, have at least at a 2.00 University of South Carolina system cumulative GPA, be in good judicial standing and have no criminal record, be able to effectively communicate with others, and be able to prepare legible, complete, and concise reports.

Responsibilities
1. Attend all training workshops and scheduled staff meetings.
2. Enforce all University and Housing policies and procedures.
3. Report situations that may jeopardize the safety of the residence hall to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
4. Keep assigned work area clean.
5. Monitor all individuals entering a residence hall to ensure that only residents and their guests are permitted in the building.
6. Maintain order and appropriate behavior in the lobby.
7. Arrive at least five minutes early to discuss instructions with the person you are relieving and to be briefed on shift change duties when the residence halls open.
8. Never leave the desk unattended and stay at the desk until relieved of duties from the next scheduled Desk Assistant.
9. Be accountable to any Housing staff member that makes reasonable requests of Desk Assistant.
10. Respond appropriately to any job-related requests by residence hall staff, and complete duties as assigned.

Supervision
Depending on the desk location, the Desk Assistant may be supervised by a Residence Life Coordinator, a Residence Hall Director, or an Assistant Residence Life Coordinator. The Assistant Director for Residence Life oversees all administrative processes for the housing area.

Work Hours

Front desks are staffed by Desk Assistants from 9:00 AM until 12 midnight, seven days a week.
Desk Assistants can work up to 20 hours per week. (This may be higher in the summer.)
Availability to work early mornings, early evenings, late nights, and weekends is expected of all Desk Assistants.
Desk Assistants should plan breaks and holidays in a manner which allows them to remain until the residence halls close for the holiday breaks and resume their duties when the residence halls reopen.

I have read and understand the above qualifications, responsibilities, and work hours of the Desk Assistant position:

Signature:
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Application
First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
Availability
Date you are able to start work:
Please share your availability for each day below. Please keep in mind your schedules for your classes and other time commitments. (ex. 1pm-5pm and 9pm-11pm)
I am available Sundays:
I am available Mondays:
I am available Tuesdays:
I am available Wednesdays:
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Campus Address Information
PO Box:
Residence Hall Building:
Residence Hall Room Number:
Room Phone Number:
Cell Phone Number:
E-mail Address: [REQUIRED]
Permanent Address Information
Permanent Street Address:
Permanent Address City
Permanent Address State:
Permanent Address Zip Code:
Permanent Address Telephone:
Another Contact Name:
Contact Phone Number:
Classification:	Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Grad International
Work Study Award? (Note: Work Study students will be given first preference) YES NO PENDING *Contact the Financial Aid Office to determine work study eligibility*
If YES, how much is your work study award?
Have you ever worked for University Housing or any other University office before?
YES NO
If YES, where did you work?
What was your position?
How long did you hold that position?
May we contact your supervisor?	YES NO
Supervisor’s Name:
Supervisor’s Phone Number:
If you are a graduate student, do you have an assistantship? YES NO
If YES, how many hours per week is the assistantship?
Do you have a discipline record with the University or Housing? YES NO
Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation?
YES NO
If you have answered YES to either of the above questions, please explain further in the box provided below. A YES answer will not necessarily bar you from employment. The nature, severity, and date of the offense, in relation to the position for which you are applying will be considered:
Work History (Please list your last three work experiences beginning with the most recent)
1. Name of Employer:
Employer Phone Number:
Your Job Title:
Your Duties:
Reason for Leaving:
2. Name of Employer:
Employer Phone Number:
Your Job Title:
Your Duties:
Reason for Leaving:
3. Name of Employer:
Employer Phone Number:
Your Job Title:
Your Duties:
Reason for Leaving:
References: Please list two references. One reference should be a faculty and/or staff member and the second reference should be a Housing staff member (RHD, RLC, etc.). If you currently do not live on campus you may list two faculty and/or staff members.
1. Full Name:
Title:
Phone Number (including area code):
Relationship:

2. Full Name:
Title:
Phone Number (including area code):
Relationship:

3. Full Name:
Title:
Phone Number (including area code):
Relationship:
Please select the area(s) in which you would like to submit your application. Check all that apply.
North Campus Area (Buildings: Capstone, Columbia Hall, Maxcy, Preston) Central Campus (Buildings: McClintock, Patterson, Sims, South Tower, Wade Hampton) South Campus (Buildings: Bates House, Bates West, East Quad, Roost, South Quad, West Quad) Graduate Housing (Buildings: Cliff Apartments, Carolina Gardens)
I attest to the best of my knowledge that all the above information is correct. I agree to allow University Housing to check my discipline record, employment history, and references in order to make employment decisions. I understand that any misrepresentation of information during the employment process can result in immediate termination of my employment.
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