Night Desk Clerk, Residence Life Fall 2026 in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

Must be a current full-time UK student.

Must be an undergraduate or graduate student at UK. Graduate students cannot have any other funding sources from the university to work in this position. This position is not open to BCTC students.

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This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Shift availability may vary based on building needs and staffing levels.

This position begins August 13, 2026.

Desk Clerks serve an important role in supporting the safety, security, and daily operations of residence halls within the Office of Residence Life at the University of Kentucky. Students in this position provide overnight front desk coverage in residential communities and serve as a visible presence within the building during late-night hours.

Typical shifts occur overnight, including 12:00 AM – 4:00 AM and 4:00 AM – 8:00 AM. Employees should be prepared to work a minimum of 12 overnight hours per week.

Desk Clerks are responsible for monitoring access to the residence hall, responding appropriately to safety and security concerns, assisting residents and guests, and helping maintain a welcoming and secure community environment. This position requires professionalism, strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to remain attentive during overnight shifts.

This position is also Federal Work-Study eligible, if you qualify.

This position requires the ability to communicate departmental and university policies clearly and professionally to residents and visitors. Desk Clerks must be comfortable addressing policy concerns, documenting incidents accurately, and communicating important information to professional and student staff members.

Successful candidates typically demonstrate the following qualities and skills:

(1) Be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student, in good academic standing at UK
(2) Have previous experience with on campus living
(4) Students should be prepared to work at least 12 night-time hours per week
(5) Be in good conduct standing with the university
(6) Returning students must have at least a 2.0 Cumulative GPA

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.