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Verified Pay check_circle $20.76 per hour
Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Bothell, WA
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About this job

The Desk Assistant (DA) position is a student employment position within Residential Life at the University of Washington Bothell. Under the direct supervision of the Resident Director, the DA provides first line response and desk reception services for the residence hall community. They also provide mail and package delivery services. A successful DA demonstrates sound judgment, participates in and facilitates a team approach with coworkers. A DA provides appropriate customer service to students and visitors in order to maintain a welcoming and inclusive Res Life Front Desk.

Educational benefits to the DA role include but are not limited to: organizational skills, customer service abilities and hands-on experience in administrative tasks and office management.

Compensation

Paid hourly at a rate of $20.76 for up 8 hours each week. 

Questions regarding the positions and this application can be directed to: Katherine Higgins, through kthigg@uw.edu
 

 


  • Priority consideration will be granted to applicants with Work Study for the 25-26 year. 
  • Must be enrolled at UW during employment dates (minimum credits = 6) 
  • Must have and maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 prior to and throughout their employment 
  • Contribute professionally and respectfully to our diverse and inclusive work environment 
  • Availability to work shifts between 8:30a-4:30p Mondays through Fridays. Specific shifts will be set up with hired team. 
  • Must attend all trainings and workshops:
    • Spring Training will occur in late May for those able to work over the Summer.
    • Fall Training which will occur in September.
    • Complete Title IX and Hazing Training
      • All new student employees must also complete UW's online course about preventing and responding to sex-and gender-based violence and harassment.
  • The Desk Assistant position is a necessary function that must operate in-person.

Working Environment

  • Reception Space within Multi-story residence hall
  • Will be lifting and moving delivered packages throughout the shift

As part of this application, you will answer several employment qualification questions. Please take time to reflect on these questions and select your responses when instructed in the application. When required to write in your responses, please use correct spelling and grammar.

Following the application process, Residential Life will host individual interviews with selected candidates. We are hoping to have people hired by the begining of Feburary. 

Appointment to this position is contingent upon obtaining satisfactory results from a criminal background check.


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Posting ID: 1217553314 Posted: 2026-01-20 Job Title: Desk Assistant