2024-2025 New Desk Assistant

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Thank you for your interest in becoming an academic year Desk Assistant for UM Housing. Please complete the following application and submit when finished. Please note that the application will not allow you to save any partially completed answers. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Danny Diaz in the UM Housing Office at 406-243-5098.

Thank you!

Section 1: Personal Information

First Name^* Preferred Name (if different than first name) Last Name^* Student ID Number^* E-Mail Address^* Phone Number^* Current Address (please include city and state)^* Semesters Available for Employment^*

Section 2: Educational Information

Fall 2024 Class Status^* Major/Minor^* College Attended in Addition to the University of Montana, Years, Degree (If Applicable)

Section 3: References

Please provide three professional references from previous or current employment, professors, teachers, etc. Please do not list personal references from family members or friends.

Reference Name 1^* Reference E-Mail Address 1^* Reference Name 2^* Reference E-Mail Address 2^* Reference Name 3^* Reference E-Mail Address 3^*

Under the General Education Provisions Act, an educational institution may request, but not require, that an applicant waive the right to inspect letters of reference for employment purposes.

The Resident Life Office will send a request to each reference listed. Applicants have the choice to review the letters of reference or waive access and leave the letters confidential.

Letters of Reference will be:^*

Section 4: Involvement and Experience

Campus and Community Involvement (Group name and hours per week)^* Prior Work Experience (Please include employer name, location and dates of employment)^*

Section 5: Essay Questions

Why are you interested in becoming a Desk Assistant, and what do you hope to gain from the experience?^* What are some of your experiences in providing excellent customer service?^*

Section 6: Agreements and Signatures

I hereby guarantee the above statements are correct. If any of the above statements are false, I understand this is sufficient cause for denying me consideration for employment and even dismissal from employment.

Do you agree:^*

I grant permission to the UM Housing Office to inspect my academic records and student conduct records to confirm my academic performance meets the minimum requirement for this position and that I am in good conduct standing with the university.

Do you agree:^*

I grant permission to the UM Housing Office to conduct a criminal background check if I am offered and accept a UM Housing position. I understand a background check will only be conducted if I am offered and accept a UM Housing position. I understand information obtained in the background check can be used for sufficient cause for denying me consideration for employment and even dismissal from employment.

Do you agree:^* The Desk Assistant position requires all DAs to work some night and weekend shifts, including weekend nights.^* Electronic Signature^* Date^*