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Federal Work Study - Day Desk Assistant with Housing Operations and Residence Life (Fall 2026)

  • Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus), Alabama, United States, 36265
  • Federal Work Study

Department:

Residence Hall Rentals

Salary: 

$8.25 per hour (max. 20 hours per week)

Schedule:

Varies, based on the students’ class schedule

Essential Functions:

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 Day Desk Assistant is a vital student member of Housing Operations and Residence Life. The duties of the Day 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. Positions may be filled based on individual applicants’ skills, qualification, and departmental needs.

**Must be eligible for Federal Work Study. If uncertain of eligibility, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assisting staff
  • Monitoring residents
  • Performing basic administrative duties
  • Any other additional duties as required by the department

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Applicants must be enrolled as a Jax State student taking at least six (3) hours per fall or spring semester. (Requirements for international students below. *)
  • If not a first-time student, 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.
  • Must be eligible for Federal Work Study.
  • May not be a Dual Enrollment Student.

Notice Regarding International Students:

  • International students are not eligible for Federal Work Studies positions.

Required Documents:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Unofficial Transcript

Clery Notice: Clery Notice: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, https://www.clerycenter.org/the-clery-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: https://www.jsu.edu/police/docs/cleryannualreport.pdf

Equal 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.

 

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