Federal Work Study (Desk Assistant) - Onondaga Community College

Location: Syracuse, NY Category: Student Employment Posted On: Mon Sep 12 2022 Job Description:



The Desk Assistant (DA) is a student staff members employed by the Office of Students Rights, Responsibilities and Residence Life. The DA is responsible for assisting the Residence Hall Director (RHD) and the Resident Assistant (RA) team in the effective administration of the residence halls. Desk Assistant work at the main desk inside the Residence Hall and perform tasks, listed below, assigned by the RHD for that building. Desk Assistants are expected to behave in a mature and responsible manner, using good judgement and abiding by local and institutional policies.



Duties include:

Provide front desk support to the Residential Life staff, students and visitors to the College.



Signing in guests to the building and enforcing guest policies and procedures



Assisting students who are locked out of their rooms in the building



Providing information and guidance to students, staff and visitors



Sort and organize mail and send students emails when packages have been received



Other duties as assigned.



Job Requirements:

You must be in good academic and conduct standing throughout your term of employment.



Must be eligible for Federal Student Work Study through the department of financial aid.



Have good interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to relate to people.



Demonstrate good clerical and communication skills.



Have a flexible schedule to be available for desk hours from the hours of 9 am - 7 pm daily, during peak residence hall times (move in / move out), weekends and during finals.



Additional Information:

Work Study Aides may work up to 20 hours per week while classes are in session.



Additional hours may be worked during college breaks.