Accounting and Office Student Assistant

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Wichita State University’s Office of Research is seeking a student assistant to perform administrative and technical tasks on-site at Jardine Hall on the WSU Main Campus in Wichita, KS. The position is part-time and pays $12.50 per hour; work is planned around class schedules.

Duties include accounting support, compliance tasks, and communications activities, such as maintaining sponsored project records and helping prepare newsletters.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Major in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field and completion of at least six credit hours of accounting coursework; or one year of experience in accounting, financial, administrative, or related office support functions.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative functions in support of accounting, compliance, and communications.
• May assist with maintaining sponsored project records and newsletters, and provide operational and administrative support for research administration activities.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department

The Office of Research

Campus Location

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type

Part Time

Pay

$12.50 per hour

Work Schedule

work is performed on-site and in person.
Based on class schedule

Export Compliance Requirement

This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a U.S. Citizen.

Job Story

The Office of Research is looking for an accounting and office student assistant.

Job Summary

A student assistant will carry out administrative and technical tasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the area the student assistant is employed in, they may assist and mentor other students or provide support throughout the campus in various forms.

Job Duties

Performs administrative functions in support of accounting, compliance, and communications, within the Office of Research. May assist with maintaining sponsored project records, compiling content for newsletters and providing operational and administrative support for research administration activities.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional Requirements

Major in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field and completion of at least six credit hours of accounting coursework; or one year of experience in accounting, financial, administrative, or related office support functions.

Additional Information

Work will be done on site in Jardine Hall.

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.
Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.