Desk Assistant

Job Posting Information

Posting Number: G/R32139P

Working Title: Desk Assistant

Department: Housing-Resident Progs & Srvcs

Anticipated

Start Date:

05/11/2026

Posting Date: 02/06/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

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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 only from student housing fees and other non‑state sources.

In support of its mission to provide comfortable, affordable and secure housing options where the academic success and personal growth of residents are encouraged and supported, University Housing engages staff members in competency‑based training and students in curriculum‑based engagement focused on community building, interpersonal skills, social awareness and responsibility, and well‑being.

Employment Type: Employee

Advertised Salary: $11.75

Classification

Title:

Student Assistant

Flsa: Non‑Exempt

Fte: 0.50

Percentage Of Time: 100%

• 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.
• 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://.
• 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).