NIAR Full Scale Facilities Student Assistant

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Park City, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Wichita State University’s NIAR Full-Scale Structural Test lab is seeking a Facilities Student Assistant to perform administrative and technical tasks under supervision. The role supports shop and office operations, including front desk, mailroom, and facility tasks, with involvement in test setup and maintenance as needed.

The position is 100% on-site at the NIAR ASTEC Coliseum facility in Park City, KS, with work schedule based on class commitments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• The work may involve lifting and safe climbing in and out of test fixtures.
• Mix of shop and office tasks, in conditioned and unconditioned spaces.

Responsibilities

• Assist NIAR Full Scale staff with assignments critical to customer projects.
• Provide front desk management, mailroom, shipping, and facility support.
• Assist with test setup, build, and facility maintenance.
• Support general business operations as qualified.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department

NIAR Full-Scale Structural Test

Campus Location

Other Kansas Location

Hire Type

Part Time

Pay

$12 - 18 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 NIAR Full Scale Structural Test lab is looking for a Facilities 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

Assist the NIAR Full Scale staff with a variety of assignments critical to tasks in support of customer projects. Tasking may include meeting support, front desk management, mailroom, freight shipping, facility maintenance tasks, escort of vendors. Tasks may include general business operations tasks if qualified and experienced.
Assist Full Scale shop staff with test setup build and facility maintenance.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional Requirements

The work is 100% on site at the NIAR ASTEC Coliseum facility in Park City KS.

Additional Information

Mix of shop and office tasks, in conditioned and unconditioned spaces. Applicant should be able to lift and safely climb in and out of test fixtures.

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.