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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Student Records Management and Office Tasks (70%)
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
5-15 hours a week as needed including some evenings and Saturdays
Contact Information to Applicants
Emails only to
Talent Search is a TRIO college access program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Through early intervention this program is designed to encourage participants to remain in school graduate from high school and to pursue post-secondary education. Talent Search works with 932 middle and high school students in Kansas City KS (more specifically Kansas City Kansas Public School District).
Only apply if you are committed to the ideals of TRIO have high integrity considered to be responsible and timely can follow directions have a willingness to learn and can effectively connect with young students to increase their motivation knowledge and excitement to remain in school enroll in an institution of higher education and obtain a post-secondary degree. The ideal candidate will present a professional demeanor and handle situations with tact and diplomacy; have excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills accept feedback and implementchange as needed. The ability to work independently attention to detail and complete tasks in a timely manner are important.
The schedule and number of hours per week will be determined at time of hire based on individual preference and needs of the program.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment. KU is not able to provide H-1B sponsorship for this position.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application consists of:
Application review begins Tuesday November 18th and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Position Requirements
This position is in Kansas City KS at the Talent Search Office (in-person) and at various locations for events as needed.
- Perform general office tasks (filing documentation mailings phone calls organization etc.)
- Provide effective lines of communications with Director
- Assist staff with family workshops Saturday programming and 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
5-15 hours a week as needed including some evenings and Saturdays
Contact Information to Applicants
Emails only to
- Current college student status including graduate student status or earned Bachelors degree
- Demonstrated excellent written and interpersonal communications skills as evidenced by application materials
- Experience working with youth as evidenced by application materials
- Prior experience working with TRIO or similar programs or TRIO alum status
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail as evidenced in application materials
- Experience working both independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment
Talent Search is a TRIO college access program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Through early intervention this program is designed to encourage participants to remain in school graduate from high school and to pursue post-secondary education. Talent Search works with 932 middle and high school students in Kansas City KS (more specifically Kansas City Kansas Public School District).
Only apply if you are committed to the ideals of TRIO have high integrity considered to be responsible and timely can follow directions have a willingness to learn and can effectively connect with young students to increase their motivation knowledge and excitement to remain in school enroll in an institution of higher education and obtain a post-secondary degree. The ideal candidate will present a professional demeanor and handle situations with tact and diplomacy; have excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills accept feedback and implementchange as needed. The ability to work independently attention to detail and complete tasks in a timely manner are important.
The schedule and number of hours per week will be determined at time of hire based on individual preference and needs of the program.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment. KU is not able to provide H-1B sponsorship for this position.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application consists of:
- The University of Kansas online application
- A cover letter that describes how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
- If you do not live in the Kansas City Kansas area include in your cover letter how you will meet the requirement of being onsite in the Talent Search Office or various locations in the Kansas City area for events. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
- A Resume or CV
- Contact information for three (3) professional references
Application review begins Tuesday November 18th and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Position Requirements
This position is in Kansas City KS at the Talent Search Office (in-person) and at various locations for events as needed.
Key Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Computer Skills
- Conflict Management
- Autism Experience
- Case Management
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Mentoring
- Word Processing
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
