HOUSING INFO Desk Attendant 

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Occupancy Administrator, the University Residences Housing Information Desk is an academic year position with most students returning to the position every year until graduation. Summer full-time hours are available, and applicants with summer availability may be given priority.  Position hours vary between 5-15 hours per week and are adjusted to meet class schedules. Some priority for hours is given to students based upon tenure. Position available to both work-study and non-work-study students!

Timeline

Application is closed.

Questions?

Contact us at housing@wwu.edu or 360-650-6565.

Qualifications 

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to work independently and with others
  • Excellent customer service and communications skills
  • Familiarity with MS Office suite
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Lived on campus for at least one quarter (or registered to live on campus)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous customer service experience
  • Available to work the entire academic year

Conditions of Employment

Must meet student employment credit requirement of six credit hours during the academic year. Conduct violations may result in termination.

Hours:
Academic year hours: 5-15 hours per week.  

Pay Rate:
Paid training is provided. Hourly wage starts at current Bellingham, WA minimum wage for work-study and non-work-study students.

Responsibilities

  • Create friendly and knowledgeable atmosphere at University Housing Information Desk 
  • Greet and direct lobby traffic 
  • Initial contact for department information via phones and email 
  • Assist Housing staff with business tasks including daily filing, mail room oversight, and other duties/special projects as assigned.
  • Daily use of application in MS Office Suite.

Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Inquiries may be directed to the Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity & Employment Diversity, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Office, Western Washington University, Old Main 345 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); eoo@wwu.edu.

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3774 or 711 (Washington Relay).

About Us

University Residences engages students in diverse and inclusive, healthy, safe and sustainable communities that foster academic success and personal growth. Through 16 residence halls and one apartment community, University Residences provides on-campus housing for over 4,000 of Western’s 16,000 students. More than 165 students are employed by University Residences in part-time positions ranging from entry level to paraprofessional. Questions about this job posting can be directed to housing@wwu.edu or 360-650-6565.