Student Office Assistant
Position Overview
The Undergraduate Biology Office plays an important role at KU, serving faculty, staff, and students in the Undergraduate Biology Program as well as in the Department of Molecular Biosciences and the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Successful candidates will demonstrate superior customer service, conduct, and dedication, and a proactive, welcoming attitude towards students, staff, faculty, and visitors to the office.
Job Description
60% - Reception and Visitor Management
- Greet visitors, answer and direct telephone calls, and schedule appointments in a professional and courteous manner.
- Sort, process, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
- Maintain accountability for building keys and assist with key check-out procedures.
- Perform photocopying and related document preparation tasks as needed.
- Stock supplies and maintain organization of the front desk and copy room while ensuring the reception area remains clean and presentable.
- Complete campus-related errands and deliveries in support of departmental operations.
Required Qualifications
- Must be majoring in Undergraduate Biology or similar field, as indicated in application materials.
Position Requirements
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, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
- Resume or curriculum vitae.
- Contact information for three professional references
Contact Information to Applicants
Laura Maloney
lmaloney@ku.edu
lmaloney@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$12.00
Anticipated Start Date
Monday August 10, 2026