University Student Assistant Night Desk Assistant with Housing Operations and Residence Life (Spring 2026 Fall 2026))

Department:

Residence Hall Rentals

Salary:

$8.25 per hour (Max 26 hours per week)

Position Summary:

The Office of Housing Operations and Residence Life supports the academic mission of Jacksonville State University by fostering a vibrant living and learning community that cultivates personal development celebrates diversity promotes leadership and enhances the educational experience of each resident. Our Vision is to serve as a home away from home and the heart of Jacksonville State University where traditions are valued excellence is promoted and pride in oneself school and community are encouraged.

The Night Desk Assistant (NDA) is a vital student member of Housing Operations and Residence Life. The duties of the Night Desk Assistant are to obtain work experience on campus in offices dorms and other areas. Duties may include assisting staff monitoring residents or performing administrative and other support duties as required.

Safety/Security

• Be familiar with the buildings fire alarm system
• Regularly report repair requests that affect the safety and security of residents (i.e. stairway/breezeway lights damage to door lock mechanisms).
• Monitor door access

Positions may be filled based on individual applicants skills qualifications and departmental needs.

Adheres to all department and University policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assisting staff
• Monitoring residents
• Performing basic administrative duties
• Regularly report repair requests that affect the safety and security of residents (i.e. stairway/breezeway lights damage to door lock mechanisms).
• Monitor door access!
• Additional duties as required by the department

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least three (3) hours per fall or spring semester. (Requirements for international students below. *)
• If not a first-time student the applicant must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher.
• Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJaxState.

Notice Regarding International Students:

• All international students must be in a valid immigration status.
• Please visit the International Programs website for additional information: to Visa requirements international students must be enrolled as a full-time Jax State student and possess each of the following:

1. Passport from their respective country.
2. F-1 Student Visa or J-1 Exchange Student Visa.
3. U.S. Customs Form I-94.
4. Official photo identification.
5. Official Social Security Card imprinted with Valid for Work Only or similar statement

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Unofficial Transcript

Clery Notice: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics crime prevention law enforcement crime reporting and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age genetic information national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.