What you'll learn as a desk clerk
Desk clerks assist in the day-to-day operations and provide excellent customer service at a residence hall front desk. You can expect to learn skills such as time management, conflict resolution, balancing priorities, attention to detail, interpersonal communication, customer service experience and how to work as part of a team.
Desk clerk selection timeline
March 9, 2026: Desk clerk application opens for the 2026-27 academic year
March 25, 2026: Desk clerk application closes
March 30, 2026: Interview invitations sent via email
April 6, 2026, through April 9, 2026: Interviews
April 13, 2026: Desk clerk position offers sent by email
April 17, 2026: Desk clerk position and alternate offers acceptance deadline
Information sessions
Information sessions are meetings in which you will learn more about the desk clerk position. Dates and additional details on information sessions will be announced soon.
Session dates
- New session dates coming soon!
Apply to be a Desk Clerk
Assist in day-to-day operations of front desks.
Provide excellent customer service.