Student Office Assistant

University of Kansas • Lawrence, KS

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides general support to the department by assisting with administrative functions and helping to create a welcoming and efficient environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The role offers opportunities to develop professional, organizational, communication, and customer service skills while contributing to the daily operations of the department. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, punctual, and able to work collaboratively with a variety of individuals. Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills are preferred.

Requirements

• Excellent written communication skills, as evidenced by application materials.
• Majoring in Economics, Marketing, or a related field, as indicated in application materials.
• Currently enrolled as a junior, as indicated in application materials.
• Experience providing customer service or working with the public, as indicated in application materials.
• Experience working in an office or professional environment, as indicated in application materials.
• Student 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.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the department, Administrative Associate, and other team members.
• Staff the front desk and serve as a welcoming first point of contact for students, visitors, and guests.
• Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and general inquiries.
• Assist with promoting and marketing departmental events and activities.
• Welcome, assist, and provide excellent customer service to students and visitors.
• Run departmental errands as needed.
• Photocopy, scan, file, and prepare documents and materials.
• Support departmental projects and initiatives.
• Assist with event preparation, setup, and logistics.
• Maintain organized records and workspaces.
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree