University of Kansas is Hiring a Student Hourly - Office Helper Near Lawrence, KS
Job Description
Perform clerical support tasks at the Department of Physics & Astronomy as assigned. Tasks include updating established spreadsheets and creating new ones, scanning and organizing files for electronic archives, sorting mail, delivering packages, running errands, preparing mailings, filing confidential documents, assisting with organization/clean-out of various department storage spaces. Assist the front office at times when staff are limited. Special projects as assigned. Looking for someone who is a self-starter (able to take initiative and seek out projects/work rather than waiting for projects), reliable, trustworthy, customer service-oriented, able to work well within a group or independently with minimal direction, and enjoys working with a variety of people.
Required Qualifications
Good written and oral communication skills (written skills will be examined via letter of interest; oral skills will be evaluated during personal interviews).
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, etc.), as evidenced in application materials.
Demonstrated history of being punctual (keeping deadlines, and set expectations) as indicated in application materials
Demonstrated history of proper handling of confidential materials, shown in application materials.
Familiarity with scanning of documents, as shown in application materials.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, as described in application materials.
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 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).
Preferred Qualifications
Federal Work Study funds as part of his/her financial aid package during the academic year.
Past work experience demonstrating the ability to listen to instructions, learn quickly, practicing good judgment and a willingness to work independently.
Past work experience demonstrating the ability to maintain an assigned schedule.
Past work experience in a customer facing setting.
Past work experience with a university or office type setting.
Experience with photo and video editing software such as Photoshop or Adobe Elements.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application will include a cover letter and a resume. Apply online and submit a letter describing your qualifications for this position. Only complete applications will be considered.
Contact Information to Applicants
Kayla Wegley; k.wegley@ku.edu; 864-4626
Advertised Salary Range
$11 - $12.50/hr
Work Schedule
To be determined by Department Staff and selected candidate – we will work with your course schedule. Monday availability is ideal. Your availability needs to be during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Monday-Friday) and for shifts no shorter than 2 hours. Position is for up to 10 hours per week (or 20 hours per week with appropriate Federal Work Study eligibility).
Anticipated Start Date
Monday May 15, 2023
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Posting Information
Posting ID: 25095BR
Department: Physics and Astronomy
Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus