Leadership Programs Student Assistant

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking a Student Programming Assistant to support the Student Engagement Center’s workshops, events, and outreach. This hourly position emphasizes contribution to leadership programs, campus events, and marketing efforts to enhance student involvement and success.

Responsibilities include coordinating sessions, guiding campus tours, and maintaining program logistics while ensuring strong written communication and friendly customer service.

Qualifications

• Weekday availability: Monday–Thursday 9–8pm and Friday 9–4pm.
• Prior experience in office and/or customer service settings.
• Strong written communication skills as evidenced by application materials process.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordination, and implementation of Student Leadership Programs, including workshops, retreats, roundtable discussions, and panels.
• Serve as ambassador for the Student Engagement Center during events and classroom visits, and provide tours to prospective students and families.
• Complete administrative duties at the front desk, assist in creating marketing materials, and support event attendance tracking.

Skills

Customer service

Written communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

Job description

Position Overview

The Student Engagement Center at the University of Kansas serves as a hub for student involvement, leadership development, impact programs and resources, and community programs. Through the Student Engagement Center, KU students deepen their connection to each other and KU by exploring communities and opportunities to thrive during their Jayhawk experience. Students will engage through registered student organizations, leadership experiences, and professional development workshops. The Center will impact students by providing for direct needs in the Campus Cupboard, Pregnant and Parenting Pantry, clothing closets, and the Emergency Aid Network. Jayhawks will build community as they connect with peers and engage in student support programs. The Student Engagement Center enhances existing programs by providing greater resources and deeper connections across Student Affairs.

Leadership Programs Student Assistants for the Student Engagement Center are responsible for strengthening the KU student experience through the implementation of personal and professional development workshops at the University of Kansas.

Job Description

55% - Student Programming Assistance

• Assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of Student Leadership Programs, including workshops, retreats, roundtable discussions, and panels.
• Conduct research on best practices to support the development of new programs.
• Assist with program budget management.
• Support assessment projects that measure student learning and development across Student Leadership Programs and initiatives.

30% - Student Outreach & Engagement

• Serve as ambassador for the Student Engagement Center during Involvement Fairs, campus events and classroom visits by providing an overview of the office’s programs and services to students, staff, faculty and affiliates.
• Provide tours of the Student Engagement Center during visit days to prospective students and their families.
• Manage and track attendance to Student Engagement Center events.

20% - Administration

• Completing administrative duties this includes but is not limited to overseeing the SMRC and Suite 400 front desk, answering routine questions, maintaining the building space, and completing tasks requested by the SEC staff.
• Assisting in the creation of marketing materials including brochures and flyers regarding the office’s programs and services.

5% - Other Duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must have some weekday availability - Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9 - 8pm and Friday between 9 - 4pm.
• Prior experience in office and/or customer service settings.
• Strong written communication skills as evidenced by application materials process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Canva as shown in application materials.
• Experience using social media for professional settings as shown in application materials.

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

• Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
• 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.

Contact Information to Applicants

Ethan Brown

[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

$12.00 per hour

Anticipated Start Date

Tuesday September 29, 2026