Desk Attendants

The Desk Attendant (DA) position is a unique leadership position granted to a select group of students each year. This role requires costumer service skills, assertiveness, and interpersonal skills. Desk Attendants report directly to the Resident Director/Area Coordinator. They assist in responding to student and guest questions, needs, and concerns and help ensure the safety/security of the residence hall. Additionally, Desk Attendants assist with general office administrative support. Desk Attendants are members of the Residence Life Emergency Response Staff and are expected to assist during residence hall and campus emergencies as necessary. Starting Fall 2026, all Desk Attendants will be part of the Central Applied Learning (CAL) Program. This program is designed to support students’ professional development and career readiness through hands-on experience, one-on-one mentorship with their supervisor, and meaningful opportunities to reflect on and connect their work to future career goals.  Much of the program’s structure is guided by the NACE Core Competencies, ensuring alignment with nationally recognized standards for career readiness.  Students participating in the program are expected to complete a series of learning modules on Blackboard, meet one on one with their supervisor at least three times per semester, and take advantage of the programs and services offered by the Office of Career & Professional Development.

Position Highlights:

• Skill Development: Desk Attendants gain experience in the following areas, that employers across fields are looking for post-graduation:
  • Data Privacy, Communication, Customer Service, Professionalism, Computer Literacy, Critical Thinking, and more!
• Compensation: The pay rate for Desk Attendants is $16.94/hr.

The Desk Attendant position is ideal for those looking to enhance their skills in the above-mentioned categories. For more information regarding the role, please review the job description found below.

Desk Attendant Job Description

Thank you for your interest in the Desk Attendant position. At this time, the 2026-2027 hiring process is closed. When live, the Desk Attendant application can be found on Handshake.

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For more information, please contact:

Jaedyn Stanescki
Chair of Student Employment Committee Task Force
Office of Residence Life
860.832.3452
jstanescki@ccsu.edu