Student Hourly - Office Assistant at The University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas

Job Description:

Position OverviewThe Undergraduate Biology Office plays an important role at KU, serving faculty, staff, and students in the Undergraduate Biology Program as well as in the Department of Molecular Biosciences and the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Successful candidates will demonstrate superior customer service, conduct, and dedication, and a proactive, welcoming attitude towards students, staff, faculty, and visitors to the office.Job DescriptionThe position is responsible for general office duties and completing tasks as assigned by Undergraduate Biology Program staff. The employee will perform a variety of functions and must be able to multitask and meet deadlines. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Greeting visitors, answering telephones, and scheduling appointments (60%)


• Sorting and distributing mail (10%)


• Checking out keys for the building (10%)


• Photocopying (10%)


• Stocking and keeping the front desk and copy room organized while maintaining general tidiness in the reception area (5%)


• Running campus errands (5%)

Required QualificationsDuring 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 preenrolled 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) Additional Candidate InstructionsIn addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for three professional references.


Please apply by midnight on 8/4/2024 to be considered.Contact Information to ApplicantsLauren Spain-Eddington
lse@ku.eduAdvertised Salary Range12.00/hrWork Schedule10-20 hours per weekAnticipated Start DateMonday August 19, 2024Apply to Job

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