Job Description:

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky seeks a part time overnight desk attendant. The Gatton Academy houses 194 minors who attend class on the campus of Western Kentucky University and reside in Florence Schneider Hall, the Gatton Academy's dedicated residence hall. The residence life desk is located in the student lobby and is staffed 24 hours per day.
Job Duties:

• Monitors residential lobby and desk between the hours of 11pm to 7am
• Directs phone calls to appropriate residential staff
• Reports any suspicious activity to residential supervisor
• Follows protocol/checks credential of anyone seeking entry into the building
• Greets students who may be out and about after curfew ends at 6am
• Updates student location within Orah software in the event of an early morning check-out.
• Performs round of building common spaces every two hours
• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work space
• Follows established safety plans in the event of emergency
• Remain awake and alert for duration of eight-hour shift

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least one-year customer service experience (part-time or full-time)
• Ability to work rotating schedule of Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday and every other Friday/Saturday/Sunday from 11pm to 7am. (shift starts at 11pm Monday night and ends at 7am Tuesday morning)
• Availability for Fall and Spring semesters and seven weeks of summer camp
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills'
• Reliable transportation

Additional Information:

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.
Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php
For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.
Application Instructions:

The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

You will receive email confirmation that your submission has been received. The candidate review process will generally begin as materials are received.