Geography, Atmospheric Science and Environmental Studies (GASES) Assis


Position Overview

Per the State of Kansas, student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However, concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).

Job Description

The Lindley Welcome Center Assistant will serve as the main contact for the Environmental Studies Program, and the Department of Geography & Atmospheric Science departments. Duties will include general office duties:
Visitor and Communication Support (30%)
  • Greet and assist visitors, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment.
  • Answer incoming phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate staff or providing general information.
  • Assist walk-ins with questions, forms, and basic guidance.
Digital and Print Media (30%)
  • Manage email correspondence, responding promptly and professionally to inquiries.
  • Create and distribute flyers for departmental events and announcements.
  • Assist with website updates, social media posts, and other digital communication tasks to promote department initiatives.
General Office and Facilities Maintenance (30%)
  • Distribute incoming mail and packages to appropriate recipients.
  • Perform general physical organization tasks, such as tidying common areas or sorting supplies.
  • Assist with occasional light cleaning tasks, such as clearing out refrigerators or organizing storage areas.
Other Duties as Assigned (10%)
  • Complete additional tasks as directed by supervisors to support departmental needs.

Required Qualifications

  1. Previous computer experience including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
  2. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
  3. Proven ability to multi-task
  4. Must be able to work 10 hours per week in intervals of 2 or more hours at a time
  5. During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. 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 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. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments)

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Major or minor in Geography, Atmospheric Science or Environmental Studies

Additional Candidate Instructions

Submit online application, resume, and cover letter that describes how you meet the qualifications for the position and your work availability.
Application review begins 1/21/2025

Contact Information to Applicants

Xoe Cranberry, xoe.cranberry@ku.edu (Sending an email to Xoe will not improve your chances of being hired.)

Advertised Salary Range

12.00

Work Schedule

Various hours all between M-F, 8-5pm, 10 hours a week based on student’s class schedule. (We particularly need someone on Friday mornings.)

Anticipated Start Date

Monday February 3, 2025

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Posting Information

  • Posting ID:  29673BR
  • Department:  Environmental Studies Program
  • Primary Campus:  University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
  • Reg/Temp:  Temporary
  • Employee Class:  S-Student

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