Student Office Assistant
Position Overview
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is seeking a student office assistant. This role provides the opportunity to develop customer service and administrative skills in a fast-paced, professional environment. Reliability and ability to work independently are critical for this role. This position, located in 109 Strong Hall, allows for year-round work, as the office remains open during semester breaks including Summer, Fall and Spring. This role is best suited for a freshman or sophomore in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Job Description
60% - Customer Service (In-Person and Remote)
- Greet and assist walk-ins to the front office including students, faculty, and administrative staff
- Manage incoming phone calls any time scheduled between 8am-5pm and act as a resource to provide accurate answers and appropriate referrals. For incoming phone call assistance, any time scheduled between 8am-5pm will be completed in-person, and any time scheduled between 5pm-8pm will be completed remotely.
- Update and stock front office informational materials
- Input and track data in spreadsheets and other used databases
- Maintain the in-person scanning and electronic linking of important documents for the College
- Assist unit with assigned projects, as needed
- Lift/move boxes or other office materials, as needed
Required Qualifications
- Previous customer service experience, as indicated in application materials
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, as stated in application materials
- Must be in good academic standing, as evidenced in application materials
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail, as evidenced in application materials.
- Previous experience working in a professional office environment, as evidenced in application materials.
Position Requirements
- Minimum availability of 12 hours per week required.
- Must be available to work at least half of Summer.
- 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 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. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Additional Candidate Instructions
In addition to the online application, please provide the following:
- Resume/ CV
- Cover Letter addressing required/ preferred qualifications
- Contact information for 2 references
Contact Information to Applicants
Kemi Obadare
kobadare@ku.edu
kobadare@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$12.00
Anticipated Start Date
Monday April 20, 2026