STARREZ
Desk Expectations
mail & package
Guest Policies
safety and emergencies
100

what system do desk workers use to manage resident check-in, check-outs, keys and equipment ?

StarRez

100

can a desk worker leave the front desk unattended during their shift 

no the desk must remain staffed whenever it is scheduled to be open 

100

what system is used to confirm a resident's housing assignment before accepting their package 

StarRez

100

what is the minimum age for the guest under the standard guest policy?

18 years old 

100

what system is used to verify a resident identity when they enter the building?

iverify 

200

what information must desk workers verify before issuing a loaner 

the identity and room assignment on StarRez

200

are off-duty staff allowed to congregate or socialize at or behind the desk 

no, unscheduled staff are not permitted to congregate or socialize at or behind the desk  
200

what must desk worker write on front of each package once it arrives 

the date it arrived 

200

who is responsible for the guest actions while visiting a residence hall?

the resident host 

200

what must desk workers check after a resident swipes their i-card 

that the photo matches the person entering 

300

how long should a resident keep a loaner key before returning it ?

24hrs / and or 15mins 

300

what must desk workers wear so residents can identify them as employee ?

a visble empolyee name badge and approved campus housing pr uic logo gear 

300

when scanning a package into the parcel system can two packages for the same resident be store as one item 

no package must be stored as one item 

300

what must a resident host do will their guest is inside the residence hall?

remain and escort the guest at all times 

300

what system is used to submit a formal incident report and forgotten i.d  report 

maxient 

400

a resident wants to change rooms. what approval is required, and who can direct the desk worker to process the change ?

the resident must approve the room change and the desk worker must be directed by the housing officer before processing it 

400

a desk worker needs to use the restroom while working alone, what must happen before they leave ?

they must notify an appropriate staff member and arrange coverage so another authorized staff member is present before leaving 

400

a package remains uncliamed for three days. what should happen next

remove and re enter the parcel system 

400

a guest is leaving , but their resident host is nowhere to be found, what two actions must the desk worker take 

check the guest out at the front desk and submit an incident report about the resident host 

400

a tornado warning is issued what should you do 

close the desk, seek shelter and return after all clear 

500

A resident has not returned a loaner key after the allotted time. name the three required follow-up actions  

contact the resident through the housing portal communication process, document as needed, and consult with housing officer before extended the loaner period  

500

a desk worker works 5 consecutive hours without taking a break. what rule does this violate ?

desk workers may not work more than 4 consecutive hours without a break

500

a large package won't fit into the lockers. name three steps required to process it 

complete and oversized place the slip in the locker and store the package in the approved secondary location

500

a 16-year-old wants to visit without an parent or guardian accompanying them. what requirements apply to the exception request 

they need acceptable i.d , a parent or guardian approval submitted to campus housing at least 72hr prior , the required permission form and photo and a wristband that must be worn throughout the stay 

500

a life-threatening emergency occurs at the front desk, who must be contacted first, and who must be notified afterwards 

call UICPD, then notify the RAOC who will ensure the RDOC is contacted 

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