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Desk Manager (Residence Halls and Cougar Village Commons)

The 2012-2013 Desk Manager application is no longer available. Applications for the 2013-2014 academic year will be available in January 2013. Thank you for your interest!

Responsible for the operation of the front desk at the Residence Halls and Cougar Village Commons.  To serve the residents of the building, the Desk Manager will be required to exhibit good quality service, monitor the security system, control access to the building/living area/administrative offices, provide general information, distribute and maintain forms utilized in each area, assist with key control, coordinate communication between on-duty staff members, assist with the use of meeting spaces and public areas of the area, assist residents with maintenance problems, and other administrative duties. 

Customer service skills required for the position include: handling resident concerns, receiving and directing calls and inquiries with a professional manner, displaying a willingness to work with people other than staff members, and being able to communicate assertively.

Desk Managers are expected to:

  • Maintain confidentiality in compliance with University policies and the Privacy Act
  • Be thoroughly familiar with and assist in enforcing the policies and procedures of University Housing and the University
  • Work overnight shifts (e.g. 1 a.m. - 7 a.m.) and weekend shifts when working in a Residence Hall
  • Work during break periods when working for Evergreen Hall or Cougar Village Commons

To be eligible for the Desk Manager position, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

  • Live in University Housing for two semesters
  • Will prefer applicants who have lived on-campus at least one full semester.
  • Be enrolled in and maintain at least the minimum enrollment requirements each semester
  • Hold and maintain a 2.3 cumulative GPA or higher
  • Must be in good financial and disciplinary standing with the University
  • Turn in a completed application


Questions? Please e-mail deskmanager@siue.edu.

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