The Department of Residence Life at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Night Operations Desk Manager.
About the Opportunity
Provides a customer service atmosphere at the entrances of a University Residence Hall while controlling access to residents and authorized faculty and staff to provide appropriate building safety and security.
Must have detailed knowledge of emergency procedures such as fire safety evacuation, bomb threats, medical emergencies/resources and by assisting other staff in responding to crisis situations and engaging in preventative activities such as checking and verifying Ids, perimeter safety checks, and roving the buildings.
Provides information and operational support for 2,200-2500 residents, 1-4 Graduate Assistants, and 15-30 Hourly Workers, university officials, university police concerning the utilization of residence hall programs, operational procedures for residence hall space/services. Coordinates night operations and access to an area of residence halls on the Downtown or Evansdale campus. Enforces policies, rules, regulations, and other community standards. Must have daily face to face and telephone contact with residents, Residence Life Staff, Resident Assistants, and Residence Hall Coordinators. Must possess computer skills, speak, read and write English. Assists in resolution of problems on behalf of and providing for the needs of students. Must possess ability to train, and coordinate schedules for undergraduate and graduate student employees. Must have supervisory experience of para-professional staff members.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
- 37.5-hour work week
- 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
- 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
- 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
- WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
- 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
- Wellness programs
What you'll do:
- Serve as the primary contact for any/all security issues for the Residential Halls (2200-2500 resident students and approximately 40 student/staff members on the downtown, Sunnyside, or Evansdale area). Maintain daily contact with UPD and other University departments and staff as necessary.
- Carry out residence hall procedures related to hall security when residence halls are open - checking and verifying student and staff ID's, verifying guest registration, conducting hall roves and checking perimeter doors as necessary. Keep appropriate staff apprised of any and all emergencies and respond to residence hall situations that might involve policy violations, emergencies and other community concerns.
- Enforce all residence hall policies and community standards. Act as the lead in confronting policy violations. Submit detailed information reports of all such incidents.
- Interact regularly with live-in staff and call upon them as necessary.
- Coordinate the operation of the residence hall main desk. Ensure that student, staff, Graduate Assistants, Conference staff (May-August) are providing appropriate customer service and maintaining security and procedural integrity.
- Serve as information source for residence hall main desk areas, e.g. answer telephones, answer questions, access student directory.
- Serves as the initial reporting point for facility work order requests. Receive information from internal and external customers. Evaluate, prioritize and enter work order information. Dispatch appropriate personnel when necessary. Keep Residence Life Assistant Director for Night Staff, Conference Manager (May-August), and/or Residence Hall Coordinators informed of such matters.
- Coordinate the schedule for 40+ Hourly Night Assistants and approximately 4 Graduate Assistants. Maintain attendance and time logs, including the use of Computerized Time Record software.
- Assist with administrative or facilities work when residence halls are closed for breaks, i.e., Thanksgiving, Winter Break and Spring Break.
- Work primarily nights (August to May), evening (May - August), and weekends.
- Log vending machine problems and report to day shift Main Desk staff.
- Participate in Resident Assistant training prior to the start of each academic semester. Participate in Conference staff training each May.
- Participate in on going staff development as deemed necessary by Residence Life Assistant Director for Night Shift.
- In the absence of the Residence Life Assistant Director for Night Staff, incumbent may be asked to contact all halls to ensure proper main desk coverage. Assist other Night Staff Desk Manager with any problems that may occur in the absence of the Residence Life Assistant Director for Night Staff.
- Assist with marketing and recruitment of vacant positions on the Night Staff in WVU Residence Halls.
- Assist with Training and Development of all Night Staff Employees and Conference Staff Employee (May-August).
- Assist with Night Staff Publications.
- Assist the Residential Education Department with New Student Orientation in June.
- Assist with the Hall Coordinator in Hiring Night Staff Hourly Positions.
- Other duties as assigned by Residence Life Assistant Director for Night Staff/Residence Hall Coordinator/Conference Manager.
- Efficiently execute guest check-in and check-out procedures in conference system database.
- Issue keys and meal wrist bands to guests.
- Cash handling responsibilities. Accept payments via cash, check and credit card.
Pay Grade: 9
Work Hours: 12:00am - 8:00am
Qualifications
- High School Diploma required or equivalent. Clerical/Computer training beyond high school preferred. Must be able to speak and write in the English language. Must know English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and simple mathematical functions or equivalent.
- A minimum of two (2) years of related experience
- Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
- All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Requires ability to make sound, independent, judgments and work autonomously especially given the shift and the likelihood of student behavioral issues, and related emergencies. Basic office skills e.g. filing, typing, telephone skills, some computer skills, with a working knowledge of Word preferred. Must be able to become familiar with all University and Departmental policies and procedures. Must possess ability to provide supervision and training to student workers. Must have confrontational skills and the ability to exercise excellent judgment under stressful conditions.
About WVU
West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.
From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.
At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.
Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.
Job Posting: Aug 6, 2026
Posting Classification: Classified
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Schedule: Full-time