Student Front Desk & Admin Support

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking a Student Assistant for the Provost Office to serve as the first point of contact for visitors and university partners. The role includes reception, clerical duties, event support, and project assistance, with required availability outside standard hours for events.

Ideal candidates know the KU campus well and can work at least two hours per shift, including breaks and summer periods. Start date is ASAP, preferably by 9/14/2026.

Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote) as shown in application materials.
• At least one year of office or customer service experience as shown in application materials.
• Availability to work outside normal office hours for department events as evidenced by application materials.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and manage front desk reception and inquiries.
• Provide general clerical tasks, mail distribution, and room readiness support.
• Assist staff with special projects and operational tasks.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service experience

Availability outside hours

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Social media tools

Video editing basics

Job description

The University of Kansas is seeking a Student Assistant for the Provost Office to serve as the first point of contact for visitors and university partners. The role includes reception, clerical duties, event support, and project assistance, with required availability outside standard hours for events.

Ideal candidates know the KU campus well and can work at least two hours per shift, including breaks and summer periods. Start date is ASAP, preferably by 9/14/2026.