TRIO Student Office Assistant
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
95% - Responsible for handling front office reception and administration duties including but not limited to greeting visitors scheduling appointments for professional staff answering multi-line phone; assisting with mail preparation and distribution entering data into database making copies and filing paperwork.
5% - Other duties as assigned.
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
6-10 hours per week; Flexible between the hours of 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Contact Information to Applicants
Chase Mills:
Position Overview
TRIO Supportive Education Services TRIO SES and TRIO STEM are much more than programs we are a community. Our dedicated and experienced staff provide a welcoming supportive and inspiring place for students who are navigating the challenging environment of the University. As part of KUs Center for Educational Opportunity Programs TRIO SES & STEM aim to increase the college retention and graduation rates of participants and to help them make the transition from one level of higher education to the next. TRIO provides comprehensive personalized support services to eligible students helping them achieve academic success and graduate with a bachelors degree. We also support students as they prepare for graduate school and for success in a global environment
The ideal candidate will present a professional demeanor have excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills. The ability to work independently and pay attention to detail are important. Overall we are seeking a team member with great interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to follow through with assignments.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application consists of:
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 11/23/2025. A review of applications will continue until qualified candidates are identified. Posting removal is 12/19/2025 or once positions are filled.
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.
95% - Responsible for handling front office reception and administration duties including but not limited to greeting visitors scheduling appointments for professional staff answering multi-line phone; assisting with mail preparation and distribution entering data into database making copies and filing paperwork.
5% - Other duties as assigned.
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
6-10 hours per week; Flexible between the hours of 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Contact Information to Applicants
Chase Mills:
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office software as evidenced in application materials.
- Ability to multi-task maintain confidentiality and work with students as evidenced by application materials and interview.
- Participant of TRIO Program.
- Experience with Microsoft Office software esp. Word Excel Access and Outlook.
- Experience working in an office environment.
- Availability in 2-hour working blocks.
- Experience providing customer service.
- Experience working with TRIO or similar organizations.
- Eligible for work study.
Position Overview
TRIO Supportive Education Services TRIO SES and TRIO STEM are much more than programs we are a community. Our dedicated and experienced staff provide a welcoming supportive and inspiring place for students who are navigating the challenging environment of the University. As part of KUs Center for Educational Opportunity Programs TRIO SES & STEM aim to increase the college retention and graduation rates of participants and to help them make the transition from one level of higher education to the next. TRIO provides comprehensive personalized support services to eligible students helping them achieve academic success and graduate with a bachelors degree. We also support students as they prepare for graduate school and for success in a global environment
The ideal candidate will present a professional demeanor have excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills. The ability to work independently and pay attention to detail are important. Overall we are seeking a team member with great interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to follow through with assignments.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application consists of:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- 3 Professional References
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 11/23/2025. A review of applications will continue until qualified candidates are identified. Posting removal is 12/19/2025 or once positions are filled.
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.
Key Skills
- Anti Money Laundering
- Access Control System
- Catering
- Assessment
- Communication
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.
