Student Office Assistant

Position OverviewStudent Assistants play a vital role in supporting the KU community and the Sociology Department by creating a welcoming, helpful, and informative environment for students, visitors, faculty, and staff. This role contributes to the overall mission of the department and the university by providing assistance in the office.Job Description

70% General Office Duties

• Make photocopies, scan documents, and prepare PDFs and other classroom materials
• Run on-campus errands and deliver recycling materials
• Maintain office equipment and ensure functionality
• Create and post promotional materials such as flyers and banners
• Reserve and retrieve equipment for faculty and instructors
• Keep the office area clean and organized
• Update department records using Excel and Word
• Respond to requests promptly and accurately
• Input data with attention to detail
• Assist with special projects as assigned

20% Receptionist Duties

10% Mail Duties

Required Qualifications

Position RequirementsDuring 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.Additional Candidate InstructionsIn addition to the application, please provide the following :

To ensure full consideration, please apply before the application deadline of October 10th, 2025 .

Contact Information to ApplicantsBethany Engel

bjh@ku.eduAdvertised Salary Range$12.00Anticipated Start DateWednesday October 15, 2025 Apply to Job