University of Michigan - Flint

University of Michigan-Flint

Front Desk Staff Student Position

2008 – 2009 Housing and Residential Life Front Desk Staff


Be one the first Front Desk Staff Members of the first Residence Hall on the campus of the University of Michigan-Flint!

Are you interested in being a Front Desk (FD) staff member?  Please review the following information and if you are interested in the position please apply!

The Front Desk (FD) staff position is essential to the success of the students living in the residence hall.  The Office of Housing and Residential Life is committed to building strong, inclusive communities within the residence hall and the FD staff assists in making that happen.

Front Desk Staff Eligibility and Expectations

Minimum Qualifications:


  • Be a full or part-time University of Michigan-Flint student
  • Be available for employment beginning August 22, 2008 until May 1, 2009
  • Work rotating midnight, early morning and weekend shifts
  • Work 3 hour blocks which is equivalent to 1 shift
  • Friendly, responsible, personable, service-oriented attitude
  • Positive and professional work attitude
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Work as part of a team


Time Commitment:

The front desk is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week when the Residence Hall is open. As a result FD Staff members must to be available to work during nights and weekends as needed. Each staff member must be able to work a minimum of 2 shifts per week and each shift is equivalent to 3 hours.

Fall 2008 Training Dates:

Front Desk Staff will be required to begin training on Friday, August 22, 2008 at 1:00pm until 5:00pm and Saturday August 23, 2008 from 9:00am until 6:00pm.

For further information, please contact Qiana Perrean Smith, Hall Director,
The Office of Housing and Residential Life at 810-237-6571 or smithqia@umflint.edu