Language and Culture Liaison â Student Hourly
Language and Culture Liaison â Student Hourly
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26-07-2025
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Job Description
80% Front Desk Reception
20% Student Activities
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Availability between 9 and 4 M-F. Potentially some evenings and/or weekends.
Contact Information to Applicants
Sandra Issa:
Position Overview
Language and Culture Liaisons work reception in the Applied English Center office lead English-language conversation groups lead and organize student activities and act as a lab assistant in the LEO Computer Lab. There can be individual flexibility in the distribution of these tasks. Serving as a receptionist in the Applied English Center office involves answering the phone and interacting with incoming visitors primarily Applied English Center students but also faculty and staff. Conversation groups and activities are meant to improve our students command of spoken English and help integrate them into university and community life. Language and Culture Liaisons may accompany students to on-campus activities as well conduct off-campus activities. Language and Culture Liaisons may also be needed to help with Orientation administering course evaluations and acting as an advocate for the Applied English Center. This position does not require teaching grading or materials preparation.
Additional Candidate Instruction
To be considered for this position please submit the following materials along with your online application:
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 08/11/2025. A review of applications will continue until qualified candidates are identified.
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.
80% Front Desk Reception
20% Student Activities
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Availability between 9 and 4 M-F. Potentially some evenings and/or weekends.
Contact Information to Applicants
Sandra Issa:
- High level of English proficiency as evidenced by application materials.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
- Sophomore junior senior or graduate student.
- Involved with a community or campus club as evidenced by application materials.
- Not enrolled in AEC courses.
- Experience working with international students in a patient and helpful manner as evidenced by application materials.
- Demonstrated experience giving instructions and explaining details.
- Awarded and Accepted a FWS award.
- Prompt and dependable as evidenced by application materials.
- Demonstrated initiative and independence as evidenced by application materials.
- Travel or residency abroad.
- Clear unaffected speech as evidenced by application materials.
- Prior customer service experience.
Position Overview
Language and Culture Liaisons work reception in the Applied English Center office lead English-language conversation groups lead and organize student activities and act as a lab assistant in the LEO Computer Lab. There can be individual flexibility in the distribution of these tasks. Serving as a receptionist in the Applied English Center office involves answering the phone and interacting with incoming visitors primarily Applied English Center students but also faculty and staff. Conversation groups and activities are meant to improve our students command of spoken English and help integrate them into university and community life. Language and Culture Liaisons may accompany students to on-campus activities as well conduct off-campus activities. Language and Culture Liaisons may also be needed to help with Orientation administering course evaluations and acting as an advocate for the Applied English Center. This position does not require teaching grading or materials preparation.
Additional Candidate Instruction
To be considered for this position please submit the following materials along with your online application:
- A cover letter addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualification.
- A current resume
- Contact information for three professional references.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 08/11/2025. A review of applications will continue until qualified candidates are identified.
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.
Employment Type
Hourly
Key Skills
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