Front Desk

Desk Assistant, Housing & Residence Life Job no: 541269 Work type: Student Ast Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Student Services Department: 07010000 - HO-HOUSING-GENERAL Classification Title: STU AST - CLERICAL & ADMIN This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week. Job Description: The Desk Assistant within Housing Operations team for Housing and Residence Life is responsible for: Serve as the first point of contact for current or prospective residents, families, and community members providing information on campus resources and resolving questions or concerns Responsible for answering incoming phone calls and emails, assisting walk-in traffic to the residential office Log and deliver all packages and special mail sent to residents Assist guests with inquiries regarding different residential facilities, university locations or services Maintain and update area desk records and materials Provide temporary residential and mailbox keys for residents Maintain effective communication with other Housing & Residence Life team members to ensure timely delivery of services. Create a welcoming environment for all students, families, and visitors through positive interactions and engagement $14.00 per hour Required Qualifications: This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus Must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week Preferred: Demonstrated experience with front line customer service Ability to critically analyze situations and actively problem solve Ability to work well within a team and build positive relationships Demonstrated dependability,attention to detail, timeliness, and professionalism Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written communication) This position may require shift times on evenings, weekends, university breaks, and holidays Health Assessment Required: Health Assessment Required: No Advertised: 09 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 22 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr