Desk Assistant (Student Employment)

Flexible schedules, but applicants must be able to work a minimum of 5 hours per week.
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS AVAILABLE

University Housing operates service desks at Boothe and East Village, both staffed by Student Desk Assistants. Desk Assistants play a vital role in the University Housing operation, offering direct and consistent support for students. These student employees serve as key resources, administrators, and security supporters for residents.

While serving as a Desk Assistant, working with Desk Managers (DMs), other Desk Assistants (DAs), Resident Assistants (RAs), and other housing staff is frequent and common.

Desk Assistants 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.

Per NKU's Employment Policy, U.S. Citizen students are permitted to work up to 25 hours per week during the academic year, provided they are enrolled in at least six credit hours. International students may work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours. Desk Assistants are required to be available for weekend and overnight shifts during both the academic semesters. During the summer, students can work up to 35 hours per week, provided they are enrolled in the previous Spring semester or intend to enroll in the upcoming Fall semester. A 2.5 cumulative and semester GPA for undergraduate candidates; 3.5 cumulative and semester GPA for graduate candidates.

In addition, students must be in good standing with the university financially and behaviorally. All interested students must fill-out an online student employment application and attaching a resume.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.