Desk Manager (Student Employment)

The Desk Manager position is posted for an average of 20 hours per week.

Applicants may choose to apply for the Desk Manager (DM) position for Summer 2026, Academic Year 2026-2027, or both. The responsibilities and expectations are the same for each term.

Desk Managers work an average of 20 hours per week on a flexible schedule that they help determine.

Desk Managers (DMs) are student staff members who provide leadership and support to University Housing operations. Similar to Resident Assistants, DMs serve as liaisons and community builders between residents, Desk Assistants (DAs), Resident Assistants (RAs), and University Housing. DMs supervise DAs, oversee front desk and mail/package operations, provide customer service, and assist with administrative tasks, support community-building initiatives, and participate in an on-call rotation.

This position offers opportunities to develop leadership, administrative, and customer service skills, as well as pathways for growth within University Housing. Although compensation includes a residential space, University Housing reserves the right to assign roommates based on occupancy needs.

Compensation:
Bi-weekly Compensation
University Housing Staff Meal Plan
University Housing Residential Space

While performing the duties of this job, a Desk Manager is regularly required to:

Desk Managers can regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, able to move through three story building via stairs, able to climb, and descend stairs while carrying supplies, materials and/or furniture as needed.

Undergraduate candidates must have a cumulative and semester GPA of 2.5 or higher, while graduate candidates must have a cumulative and semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. Candidates must be able to live in University-assigned on-campus housing and be available to attend weekly staff meetings as well as work some nights and weekends. Desk Managers are expected to discuss any internships or other jobs during their employment with the Coordinator for Residential Services.All students must be in good standing with the University both financially and behaviorally.

Interested applicants must complete an online student employment application and attach a resume. Any candidate offered the position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.