Summer Conference and Desk Assistant

Job Description

Job Summary

The Summer Conference and Desk Assistant at Missouri Western State University serves as a leader, helper, and resource person for summer residents and guests. Summer Staff should show the initiative to think critically and creatively to solve problems. Summer Staff should be able to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of housing and residence life guests.

Essential Duties

• Answering questions and serving as a resource for residents and guests regarding the residence halls
• Connecting residents and guests to correct resources as needed
• Assists with checking out equipment and package delivery
• Assists with camp oversight during the summer camps/conference season
• Provide superior customer service to summer guests
• Works with Housing and Residence life staff to facilitate the check-in and check-out of camp/conference guests
• Update information centers such as bulletin boards, directional and informational signage, etc.
• Assist with building readiness, key assignment, form completion, and other administrative functions
• Work at the camps and conference building front desk
• Follow up on guest concerns and questions in a courteous and timely manner
• Assist with lockouts, lost keys, etc. while at the desk
• Assist in reporting maintenance and housekeeping concerns
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

To be employed as a Summer Conference Assistant, students must:

• Be enrolled as a student in the Fall 2026 semester.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.0 cumulative and semester GPA.
• Maintain good judicial and Residential Life standing.
• Must be eligible for Federal Work Study

Preferred Qualifications

Live in the residence hall during the term of their employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Show the initiative to think critically and creatively to solve problems.
• Communicate with and relate to a diverse group of students to understand their individual needs and to help those students establish strong social networks as well as connect with the appropriate campus resources.

Physical Demands

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Demands

Available to work a variety of hours.

Location where duties are to be performed

Commons and Residential Halls

Federal Work Study

Required

Hours of Work

No more than 37.5 hours per week If enrolled in summer classes, cannot working during a scheduled class period.

Posting Detail Information

Special Instructions Summary This position requires a student who has Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website) All students are encouraged to apply for Federal Work Study. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit all requested documentation (if applicable) for your eligibility to be determined.