Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $12.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
hourly wage
Professional development opportunities
Networking with campus organizations
Hands-on event planning experience
collaborative work environment
Access to university resources
Engagement with diverse student populations
Job Description
The University of Kansas is a prestigious public research university located on its Lawrence campus. Among its many departments and student services, the university's Student Engagement Center plays a vital role in contributing to the overall student experience. This center acts as a dynamic hub for student involvement, leadership development, and resource support, fostering a strong sense of community for KU students through diverse programs and initiatives. It is dedicated to facilitating meaningful connections among students, encouraging involvement in various campus groups, and providing essential services such as the Campus Cupboard, Pregnant and Parenting Pantry, clothing closets, and Emergency Aid... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must have some weekday availability - Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9 - 8pm and Fridays 9-4pm
- Prior experience in office and/or customer service settings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by application materials and interview process
- Required to work on-site
- 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 have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or be enrolled in summer session or be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester
- Student hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students
- Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR
- 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 concurrently
Job Qualifications
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Canva
- Experience using social media for professional settings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Prior experience in office and/or customer service settings
Job Duties
- Creating and implementing programs that encourage community and connection among all KU students
- Actively seek collaborative opportunities with student organizations as well as other KU departments to garner widespread awareness
- Working in collaboration with social media marketing manager to ensure proper branding is used for promotional marketing materials
- Adhere to a programming budget
- Planning 2 events per semester
- Serve as ambassador for the Student Engagement Center during involvement fairs, campus events and classroom visits by providing an overview of the office’s programs and services
- Provide tours of the Student Engagement Center during visit days to prospective students and their families
- Manage and track attendance to Student Engagement Center events
- Completing administrative duties including overseeing the SMRC and Suite 400 front desk, answering routine questions, maintaining the building space, and completing tasks requested by the SEC staff
- Assisting in the creation of marketing materials including brochures and flyers regarding the office’s programs and services
- Perform other duties as assigned
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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