Student Assistant for Business PhD Program

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking a Student Hourly to assist the School of Business PhD program with recruiting and administrative tasks, helping maintain orderly operations and supporting admission processes.

This on-site, non-exempt position requires enrollment in at least 6 credit hours during the semester (with specific summer conditions) and prohibits remote work unless an exception is granted. The advertised salary is $10.25 per hour, with anticipated start on Monday September 14, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must meet the minimum enrollment requirement and be in good academic standing.
• During the semester term 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).

Responsibilities

• Duties include: 50% Administrative duties: answering emails, special projects, and admission tasks.
• 50% Recruiting projects.

Job description

Position Overview

Assist the School of Business PhD program with recruiting and administrative tasks.

Throughout their employment, student employees will maintain and manifest positive actions that align with and support the Code of Conduct for the School of Business.

Job Description

Duties include:

50% Administrative duties:

• answering emails,
• special projects, and
• admission tasks.

50% Recruiting projects.

Required Qualifications

1. Must meet the minimum enrollment requirement and be in good academic standing.

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.

Additional Candidate Instructions

Contact Information to Applicants

Charly Edmonds

[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

$10.25 Hourly

Anticipated Start Date

Monday September 14, 2026