About the role#
The Front Desk Assistant supports the Department of Housing and Residence Life at the Blinn College Brenham campus. You will assist the Residence Hall Director with daily operations, serve as a point of contact for residents and guests, and help maintain a secure environment in the residence hall.
What you'll do#
- Staff the front desk and handle administrative tasks.
- Check student IDs and sign in guests.
- Monitor building entrances and security cameras.
- Provide keys for residents during lockouts and update FOB access.
- Respond to questions and concerns from residents and parents.
- Follow emergency procedures, fire alarm systems, and evacuation protocols.
- Assist with residence hall opening and closing procedures.
- Review room inventory forms and Personal Data Sheets.
- Maintain a clean and organized desk and lobby area.
- Read and maintain the desk log.
- Respond to emergency exit door alarms.
- Confront policy violations and complete incident reports.
- Report maintenance and custodial issues.
- Respect and maintain student and staff confidentiality.
What you'll need#
- Federal Work-Study eligibility.
- Full-time student status at Blinn College, enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
- Minimum 2.00 GPA and good standing.
- Ability to work 10 to 19 hours per week.
- Availability for shifts between 5:00 PM and 11:00 PM.
- Availability to work during assigned residence hall opening and closing periods.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
- Knowledge of copier and scanner operation.
- Strong interpersonal, clerical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to attend all required training workshops and staff meetings.
- Previous experience as a student worker or office aide is preferred.
- Advanced computer skills are a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Brenham, Texas.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: 10 to 19 hours per week, including evenings.
- Employment type: Part-time, non-exempt.
About Blinn College
Blinn College is a community college founded in 1883. It operates out of Brenham, Texas, with additional locations in Bryan, Schulenburg, and Sealy. The institution serves 19,581 students and employs 1,326 staff members. It focuses on academic transfer programs to four-year universities.
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