GASES Student Assistant
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
30% - Visitor and Communication Support
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
Approximately 10 hours per week. Hours are flexible and will be scheduled Monday-Friday between 8 am and 4 pm based on the students class schedule. (We particularly need someone on Friday mornings.)
Contact Information to Applicants
Xoe Cranberry
Position Overview
The GASES Assistant will serve as the main contact for the Environmental Studies Program and the Department of Geography & Atmospheric Science departments.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
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.
- Greet and assist visitors ensuring a welcoming and professional environment.
- Answer incoming phone calls directing inquiries to appropriate staff or providing general information.
- Assist walk-ins with questions forms and basic guidance.
- Manage email correspondence responding promptly and professionally to inquiries.
- Create and distribute flyers for departmental events and announcements.
- Assist with website updates social media posts and other digital communication tasks to promote department initiatives.
- Distribute incoming mail and packages to appropriate recipients.
- Perform general physical organization tasks such as tidying common areas or sorting supplies.
- Assist with occasional light cleaning tasks such as clearing out refrigerators or organizing storage areas.
- Complete additional tasks as directed by supervisors to support departmental needs.
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
Approximately 10 hours per week. Hours are flexible and will be scheduled Monday-Friday between 8 am and 4 pm based on the students class schedule. (We particularly need someone on Friday mornings.)
Contact Information to Applicants
Xoe Cranberry
- Previous computer experience including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat as indicated in application materials.
- Major or minor in Geography Atmospheric Science or Environmental Studies as indicated in application materials.
Position Overview
The GASES Assistant will serve as the main contact for the Environmental Studies Program and the Department of Geography & Atmospheric Science departments.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- Resume/ CV
- Cover Letter addressing required/ preferred qualifications
- Schedule Availability
- Must be able to work 10 hours per week in intervals of 2 or more hours at a time.
- 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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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.
