Become a Desk Assistant
Desk Directors + Desk Assistants
Desk Assistants (DAs) are part-time student employees who complete the administrative functions of a front desk (e.g. sorting and distributing mail, answering student questions, checking out recreational equipment, performing lockouts, etc.) within a Residence Hall and/or Apartment Community. Desk Assistants serve as front line staff members while promoting an inclusive, safe, and academically conducive environment for students who live on campus at Colorado School of Mines.
Desk Directors are part-time student employees who supervise the Desk Assistant staff and the administrative functions of a Residence Hall or Apartment Community front desk. Desk Directors assist the Residence Life Coordinators (RLCs) with hiring and training Desk Assistants, scheduling desk shifts, managing desk inventory, performing key audits, etc. Desk Directors also serve as a Desk Assistant during regularly scheduled shift times. The Desk Directors position is reserved for current Residence Life student staff members who want to step into an elevated leadership role within the department.
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DESK ASSISTANT JOB POSITION
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2025-2026 Academic Year Desk Assistant Timeline
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Applications open for Summer 2025 and the 2025-2026 Academic Year
Friday, March 14, 2025 at 11:59PM
Applications close for Summer 2025 and 2025-2026 Academic Year
Mid-April 2025
Candidates will be contacted for interviews
Applications are OPEN!
The 2025-2026 Application is now open! Please head to https://mines.erezlife.com/login to apply!
How do I apply?
1. Research the position
Review the resources on this page to determine if this opportunity sounds like it will be a good fit!
- Review the DA job description and application requirements prior to applying.
- Learn more about the Department of Residence Life by exploring this website!
- Talk with a current DA to learn more about their experience in the role!
2. Submit your application
To complete the application, you will need:
- Time to complete the application. There are a variety of questions ensuring you have read the DA job description, understand the timeline of the process, and have provided your information.
3. Mark your calendars
The application closes on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 11:59PM.
4. Monitor your email
After the application closes, the Recruitment and Selection Committee will review all candidates.
Candidates who are eligible to continue through the selection process will be sent an invitation via email for an interview. These invitations will prompt candidates to schedule their interview with the Residence Life team.
Candidates who are not eligible to continue through the selection process will be notified via email.
Questions?
Any questions regarding the recruitment, selection, and hiring process for the Desk Assistant position can be directed to Debi Pretz, .
Emily Grewal
Residence Life Coordinator for Desk Operations
Maple Hall, Office 131
emily.grewal@mines.edu