Tax Intern - Student Hourly
Position Overview
Tax interns work under supervision of LSS attorneys to provide tax assistance and education to the KU community.
Job Description
Job duties:
- 60% Provides tax assistance, consults with and advises current KU Students under attorney supervision.
- 20% Assists with the educational functions of the office, such as preparing brochures, conducting workshops, tabling, and outreach.
- 10% Conducts legal/tax research, negotiation, and prepares correspondence.
- 10% Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- 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).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with college students.
- Tax courses and/or tax preparation experience.
Position Requirements
N/A
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 with references
- Class schedule for Spring 2026
Contact Information to Applicants
Advertised Salary Range
$13-16 per hour
Anticipated Start Date
Wednesday January 7, 2026