In this application, you will answer questions regarding how you will add and benefit from the Community Assistant position, submit a copy of your current resume, submit a copy of your schedule (if you have it).  This application is a total of 6 pages including this introduction & you may come back to questions if you need time, just do not exit out of the browser as it will lose your information.

Desk operations are a critical component of our residence hall system. Residents, faculty, staff, guests/visitors, and the general student body rely on the desk for services, support, and information. Because of the services provided by our desks, the Community Assistant is required to be an effective and courteous agent of Housing and Dining Services.


The Community Assistant is required to comply with all conditions of employment. These conditions include being a full-time student of Kansas State University, living within the residence hall of employment, maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 2.0, maintaining good academic standing as defined by the university, working the minimum number of hours as set by the desk supervisor, and abiding by the policies endorsed by Kansas State University and the Department of Housing and Dining Services. The position will tentatively begin on January 16th, 2020 for training and may require you to work shifts over breaks. 


If you are hired for the position, you will need to fill out paperwork and get on the Housing and Dining payroll. This process requires a form of ID, a social security card, and a voided check or routing number and name of bank (bank statement). Please ensure you have these documents 


General Duties

  •     Assist in the opening and closing of the residence hall. This may require early arrival and late departure.
  •     Sort, post and distribute mail, packages and newspapers
  •     Answer the telephone in a courteous manner
  •     Assist in responding to crisis
  •     Monitor the established security systems and report problems
  •     Receive and convey all information appropriately
  •     Check out and receive equipment, always monitoring its condition upon return
  •     Work with other staff to meet the needs of residents, faculty and staff, guests, and the general student body
  •     Perform administrative responsibilities effectively and efficiently
  •     Assist in maintaining the physical facilities of Housing and Dining Services
  •     Maintain appropriate records as needed
  •     Responsibly handle all monetary transactions (if applicable)
  •     Represent Housing and Dining Services in a positive manner
  •     Maintain confidentiality at all times
  •     Support the academic mission of Kansas State University
  •     Monitor and maintain an appropriate atmosphere in the Lobby
  •     Attend all training and meetings as required by desk supervisors
  •     Monitor the entrance to the building through guest registration
  •     Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor