Desk Manager
Application Information & Eligibility
| Position Information | |
|---|---|
| Posted Rate of Pay | $8.17 per hour (pending increase upon budget approval) |
| Job Start Date | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 |
| Review begins on (Continues until positions are filled) |
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 |
| Number of Hours Worked per Week | Average: 15-20 |
| Preferred Qualifications | Desk assistant and/or supervision or significant Residence Life experience is preferred. |
| Standard Pre-Employment Screening | Residence Life conducts a pre-employment screening, which includes verification of academic credentials and criminal background checks. |
Eligibility
To be eligible for this position you must meet all the following requirements:
- You must have a cumulative University of Arizona GPA of at least 2.5. Candidates not meeting this criterion will be cut from the process.
- You must have spent at least one semester as a full-time college student.
- Full-time student status (12 credits) must be maintained while on staff and be making progress toward graduation.
- You must be able to arrive on campus and attend Fall Desk Manager Training beginning on Tuesday, August 11, 2009.
- You must be available for all residence hall openings & closings throughout the academic year, as indicated in the sample contract.
- You must demonstrate a commitment to customer service, positive attitude, strong leadership and interpersonal skills, a commitment to helping others, and a high level of maturity and responsibility.
- This position requires a pre-employment screening and criminal background check. Any offer is contingent upon a favorable outcome of the background check. For more information on the background check, please refer to The University of Arizona Human Resources policy for more information.
- Residence Life gives priority hiring status to applicants who are work study eligible.
Application Information
Applications are valid for 90 days. Updating your information through the Candidate Status page will renew your application for another 90 days from the day you update. You may withdraw from the application process at any time by logging in and clicking on the Withdraw button.
Please provide any other employment experiences you have had that will assist us in reviewing your candidacy for a Desk Manager position. For each experience you will need to provide the following:
- Employer
- Start Date & End Date
- Position Title
- Supervisor Name
- Address Information
- Phone Number
- Description of Duties
If you do not have this information readily available, please exit the online application until you have gathered the necessary information.
You will also be asked the following questions:
- Describe a "day in the life" of a Desk Manager?
- What skills and knowledge do you possess that would assist you in this position?
- How would you build a team at your desk?
- If a DA on your staff fails to meet expectations, how would you handle the situation?
- What do you hope to gain from the DM experience?
Answers are limited to 250 words and the application will "time out" after 1 hour. We recommend that you first answer the questions on a word processor and then copy them into your Desk Manager application.
Contact DESKOPERATIONS AT life.arizona.edu with any questions you may have.
