Graduate Student Hourly EARTH Education & Outreach
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
40% Support Outreach & Educational Programming:
20% Communications & Documentation:
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
Hourly Flexible scheduling typically M-F. Not to exceed 20 hours weekly.
Contact Information to Applicants
Jennifer Sprague M.S.E.
Education and Outreach Director
EARTH ERC University of Kansas
Position Overview
The Graduate Student Hourly will work closely with the Education & Outreach Director in the EARTH Engineering Research Center. This position provides hands-on experience supporting STEM outreach Education programs and community engagement.
This position will assist with summer events and activities materials development logistics and communication while learning how a large research center connects research to education and workforce pathways.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Students should apply through the KU employment portal under the Student Jobs section. Position follows KU student employment policies and hourly wage guidelines. Contact Jennifer Sprague with questions.
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.
40% Support Outreach & Educational Programming:
- Assist in the planning coordination and execution of educational and outreach events such as summer pre-college programs (e.g. the EARTH Summer Venture program) workshops lab tours and community-oriented sessions.
- Help develop educational materials (presentations handouts lab-tour guides curricula outlines) that communicate EARTHs mission and goals to diverse audiences (high school students parents community partners).
- Maintain records: participant lists scheduling communication with programming faculty or external partners outreach contacts programming calendars and events.
- Assist with correspondence email follow-ups and coordination between EARTH program faculty external participants KU departments and external vendors.
- Help with materials procurement supplies management and basic event planning tasks under supervision.
20% Communications & Documentation:
- Support social-media website or newsletter updates summarizing outreach events student participation and education-related milestones.
- Document events and program outcomes (photos attendance feedback surveys) assist in compiling reports or summarizing results for internal review or public outreach.
- Help collect feedback reflect on program success and propose improvements or future ideas to the Education Director.
- Participate during outreach events (lab tours hands-on demos summer-venture programming) interacting with middle/high-school students parents/guardians and educators.
- Provide support and guidance during hands-on sessions.
- Assist in supporting mentorship programming by graduate students participating in summer programming.
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
Hourly Flexible scheduling typically M-F. Not to exceed 20 hours weekly.
Contact Information to Applicants
Jennifer Sprague M.S.E.
Education and Outreach Director
EARTH ERC University of Kansas
- Enrollment in a graduate program at KU.
- Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Interest in higher education outreach workforce development or STEM education.
- Experience with outreach education tutoring event coordination or student programming.
- Comfort engaging with diverse audiences including students educators and community members.
Position Overview
The Graduate Student Hourly will work closely with the Education & Outreach Director in the EARTH Engineering Research Center. This position provides hands-on experience supporting STEM outreach Education programs and community engagement.
This position will assist with summer events and activities materials development logistics and communication while learning how a large research center connects research to education and workforce pathways.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Students should apply through the KU employment portal under the Student Jobs section. Position follows KU student employment policies and hourly wage guidelines. Contact Jennifer Sprague with questions.
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.
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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.
