Leadership Programs Student Assistant

55% - Student Programming Assistance

• Assist with the planning coordination and implementation of Student Leadership Programs including workshops retreats roundtable discussions and panels.

• Conduct research on best practices to support the development of new programs.

• Assist with program budget management.

• Support assessment projects that measure student learning and development across Student Leadership Programs and initiatives.

30% - Student Outreach & Engagement

• Serve as ambassador for the Student Engagement Center during Involvement Fairs campus events and classroom visits by providing an overview of the offices programs and services to students staff faculty and affiliates.

• Provide tours of the Student Engagement Center during visit days to prospective students and their families.

• Manage and track attendance to Student Engagement Center events.

20% - Administration

• Completing administrative duties this includes but is not limited to overseeing the SMRC and Suite 400 front desk answering routine questions maintaining the building space and completing tasks requested by the SEC staff.

• Assisting in the creation of marketing materials including brochures and flyers regarding the offices programs and services.

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
Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9 - 8pm and Friday between 9 - 4pm. Occasional weekends.

Contact Information to Applicants
Ethan Brown

1. Must have some weekday availability - Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9 - 8pm and Friday between 9 - 4pm.
2. Prior experience in office and/or customer service settings.
3. Strong written communication skills as evidenced by application materialsprocess.

1. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Canva as shown in application materials.
2. Experience using social media for professional settings as shown in application materials.

The Student Engagement Center at the University of Kansas serves as a hub for student involvement leadership development impact programs and resources and community programs. Through the Student Engagement Center KU students deepen their connection to each other and KU by exploring communities and opportunities to thrive during their Jayhawk experience. Students will engage through registered student organizations leadership experiences and professional development workshops. The Center will impact students by providing for direct needs in the Campus Cupboard Pregnant and Parenting Pantry clothing closets and the Emergency Aid Network. Jayhawks will build community as they connect with peers and engage in student support programs. The Student Engagement Center enhances existing programs by providing greater resources and deeper connections across Student Affairs.

Leadership Programs Student Assistants for the Student Engagement Center are responsible for strengthening the KU student experience through the implementation of personal and professional development workshops at the University of Kansas.

Additional Candidate Instruction
To ensure consideration apply by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time 9/6/2026.

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.