Student Office Assistant

University of Kansas • Lawrence, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Engagement Center (SEC) at the University of Kansas serves as a hub for student involvement, leadership development, impact programs and resources, and community programs. Through the Student Engagement Center, KU students deepen their connection to each other and KU by exploring communities and opportunities to thrive during their Jayhawk experience. Students will engage through registered student organizations, leadership experiences, and professional development workshops. The Center will impact students by providing for direct needs in the Campus Cupboard, Pregnant and Parenting Pantry, clothing closets, and the Emergency Aid Network. Jayhawks will build community as they connect with peers and engage in student support programs. The Student Engagement Center enhances existing programs by providing greater resources and deeper connections across Student Affairs. Office Assistants for the Student Engagement Center are responsible for strengthening the KU student experience through informing incoming Jayhawks of our services, assisting with SEC events, student organization support, impact programs, and providing office administrative support.

Requirements

• Student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours during the semester term of the appointment.
• For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester.
• Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students.
• Must have some weekday availability. Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9 am - 8 pm and Fridays 9 am - 4 pm.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in office and/or customer service settings.
• Strong written communication skills, as evidenced by application materials.
• Driver’s License.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Canva.
• Experience using social media in professional settings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as ambassador for the Student Engagement Center (SEC) during KU prospective student visit days and at on-campus involvement fairs by providing an overview of the office’s programs and services to students, staff, and faculty.
• Provide tours of the Student Engagement Center during Spring semester Visit Days to prospective students and their families.
• Manage and track attendance to the Involvement Fair and visit days.
• Actively seek collaborative opportunities with student organizations as well as other KU departments to garner widespread awareness.
• Overseeing the front desk, answering routine questions, maintaining the building space, and completing tasks requested by the SEC staff.
• Assist in the Campus Cupboard, which includes welcoming students, staff, and faculty to the space; restocking items; and checking guests in and out of the cupboard.
• Assisting with the Clothing Closet, this includes restocking items and providing guidance to guests who are interested in donating to the closet.
• Assisting in the creation of marketing materials, including brochures and flyers regarding the office’s programs and services.
• Serve on KU committees as the student representative on behalf of the SEC.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed