Desk Assistant

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

• 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 January 4th – 8th, 2027 to attend mandatory training (This is not negotiable).

Employment Type

Employee Additional Schedule Information Advertised Salary $12.00 Anticipated Start Date 11/30/2026 Posting Date 10/05/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes

Athens Area

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, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

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