TRIO Student Office Assistant
4 days ago
95% - Responsible for handling front office reception and administration duties, including, but not limited to, greeting visitors, scheduling appointments for professional staff, answering multi-line phone; assisting with mail preparation and distribution, entering data into database, making copies, and filing paperwork.
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 university's 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, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
Required Qualifications
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office software, as evidenced in application materials.
- Ability to multi-task, maintain confidentiality, and work with students, as evidenced by application materials and interview.
- Participant of TRIO Program.
- Experience with Microsoft Office software, esp. Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
- Experience working in an office environment.
- Availability in 2-hour working blocks.
- Experience providing customer service.
- Experience working with TRIO or similar organizations.
- Eligible for work study.
Position Overview
TRIO Supportive Education Services TRIO SES and TRIO STEM are much more than programs, we are a community. Our dedicated and experienced staff provide a welcoming, supportive, and inspiring place for students who are navigating the challenging environment of the University. As part of KU's Center for Educational Opportunity Programs, TRIO SES & STEM aim to increase the college retention and graduation rates of participants, and to help them make the transition from one level of higher education to the next. TRIO provides comprehensive, personalized support services to eligible students, helping them achieve academic success and graduate with a bachelor's degree. We also support students as they prepare for graduate school and for success in a global environment
The ideal candidate will present a professional demeanor, have excellent verbal and written communication, and customer service skills. The ability to work independently and pay attention to detail are important. Overall, we are seeking a team member with great interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to follow through with assignments.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application consists of:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- 3 Professional References
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 11/23/2025. A review of applications will continue until qualified candidates are identified. Posting removal is 12/19/2025 or once positions are filled.
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.
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