The University of Kansas Hiring for Geology Student Hourly Assistant at University of Kansas Lawrence Campus Full Time

Position OverviewThe Earth, Energy, & Environment (EEEC) Student Assistant will serve as a greeter and student assistant in Slawson & Ritchie Hall for the Geology Department in the Earth, Energy and Environment Center.Job DescriptionDuties will include general office duties:

• 60% Assist with Geology office administrative tasks (Photocopying, scanning, filing, mail, ordering supplies, data entry, shipping, receiving, stocking, light cleaning, etc.)
• 15% Support office team in staffing the reception desk to foster a welcoming atmosphere to guests by providing directions or guidance to visitors, faculty, staff, & students.
• 10% Help coordinate department and alumni events (Mailings, invitations, reservations, set-up & clean-up, greeting guests, name tags, prepare refreshments, etc.)
• 10% Perform errands —walking on campus and/or driving departmental/KU vehicles.
• 5% Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. Previous computer experience including Microsoft Excel and Word.
2. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
3. Proven ability to multi-task
4. Self-starter, able to work independently without close supervision.
5. Must be able to work at least 10 hours per week in intervals of 2 or more hours at a time.
6. Lifting/pushing items of ~40 pounds.
7. Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive department vehicles.
8. 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

1. Experience working in an office environment.
2. Experience with Adobe Acrobat.

Additional Candidate InstructionsSubmit an online application, resume, and cover letter that describes how you meet the qualifications for the position AND your work availability. To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date 1/15/24.
Contact Information to ApplicantsManuel Carmona
[email protected]
Advertised Salary Range$12.50/hourWork ScheduleVarious hours all between M-F, 8-5 p.m., 10 – 15 hours a week based on student’s class schedule, this includes breaks (fall, winter, spring, and summer). Occasionally the employee may be asked to assist with events on the weekend and before or after the regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.Anticipated Start DateWednesday January 24, 2024Apply to Job