FY27 - Student Assistant - President's Office & University Advancement

FRIENDS UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Friends University in Wichita, KS is seeking a dependable Student Assistant to provide administrative, communication, and event support to both the President's Office and University Advancement.

The role assists with daily office operations, donor and alumni engagement activities, correspondence, event preparation, and special projects that support the mission and advancement efforts of the University. The position is 10–15 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student at Friends University.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred; professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, communication, and event support to both the President's Office and University Advancement.
• Assist with correspondence, Banner data entry, donor and alumni communications, event support, mailings, and general office organization.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Professionalism

Confidential information handling

Education

Enrolled as a student

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: WICHITA, KS 67213

Position Type: Part Time

The University Advancement team is seeking a dependable Student Assistant to provide administrative, communication, and event support to both the President's Office and University Advancement.

This role assists with daily office operations, donor and alumni engagement activities, correspondence, event preparation, and special projects that support the mission and advancement efforts of the University.

• Responsibilities include assisting with correspondence, Banner data entry, donor and alumni communications, event support, mailings, and general office organization.

10 - 15 hours per week, scheduled during regular office hours Monday - Friday.

Qualifications

Must be enrolled as a student at Friends University.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred, along with professionalism and the ability to handle confidential information.