Student Office Assistant

University of Kansas • Lawrence, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Office Assistant for the departments of East Asian Languages & Cultures, French, Francophone & Italian Studies, German Studies, and Slavic and Eurasian Languages & Literatures (SEAFIG) provides administrative support and serves as a backup to full-time administrative staff. The ideal candidate is a motivated student seeking long-term employment and hands-on experience in a fast-paced office environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in an office or in clerical/administrative support, as indicated in application materials.
• Excellent communication skills, as indicated in application materials.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word), as indicated in application materials.
• Experience with social media like Facebook, Instagram, etc., 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

• Interest in foreign language studies, as indicated in application materials.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, as indicated in application materials.
• Experience in photography and video editing, as indicated in application materials.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and greet visitors in a professional and friendly manner
• Make photocopies, scan documents, and assist with general clerical tasks
• Sort and distribute mail
• Maintain clean, organized, and welcoming public spaces
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned
• Create and post updates on social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) and assist with departmental website updates
• Capture photos and videos at events, including some evening and occasional weekend activities
• Update digital signage and refresh promotional materials around campus
• Provide logistical and on-site support for key departmental events

What This Job Offers

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