Student Hourly-Events Intern

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Career Center (UCC) at KU is seeking a detail-oriented student hourly to help develop, enhance, and implement a range of events and programs for a large campus department. This role offers hands-on experience in event coordination and program management, with an anticipated start in September 2026.

The position involves 50% administrative projects, 40% events support, and 10% miscellaneous tasks, with on-site support for multiple events per semester.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills demonstrated in application materials.
• Must have Federal Work Study eligibility.
• Experience with Microsoft Office as shown in application materials.

Responsibilities

• Administrative support and planning for UCC events and programs.
• Generate event materials such as nametags and maps.
• Support post-event data collection, organization, and reporting.
• Maintain and update event employer contacts in Handshake.
• On-site support for 10–12 UCC events per semester.
• Coordinate volunteers and assist with event logistics.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Education

Federal Work Study eligibility

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Canva

Job description

Position Overview

The University Career Center (UCC) is looking for an exceptional individual to help develop, enhance, and implement a variety of UCC events and programs for a large campus department. This position provides the opportunity for hands-on, resume building experience in event coordinator and program management. Ideally the candidate will be able to start in early September and continue through the 2026-2027 academic year. In addition the ideal candidate will possess exceptional attention to detail and be an excellent communicator. They will also be a creative and innovative thinker with an interest in event and program development and coordination.

Job Description

50%-Administrative Projects

• Support the administration and planning of UCC events and programs
• Generate event materials, such as nametags, table signs, maps, and other
• Support post-event data collection, organization, and reporting
• Maintain and update event employer contacts in Handshake
• General administrative support, including email, managing mail and shipped materials,
• Oversite and organization of event materials and storage spaces
• Process event payments and deposits

40%-Events Support

• Provide on-site support for 10-12 UCC events and programming, per semester
• Pre- and post-event task support
• Coordinating volunteers
• Troubleshooting employer questions
• Represent the UCC at employer and career-related events

10%-Miscellaneous

• Maintain UCC event assets, including technology, signage, and other event support materials
• Other job duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills, as evidenced by application materials
• Must have Federal Work Study eligibility
• Experience in Microsoft Office, as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Verified Federal Work Study (FWS) eligibility. To check eligibility, submit a FAFSA form. For questions, contact the KU Financial Aid Office at [e-mail] or 785-864-4700.
• Ability to maintain a 3.0 GPA
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Canva

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.

Additional Candidate Instructions

• Completion of the online application.
• Resume and cover letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications are met.
• Names and contact information for 3 professional references.

Application review begins Monday, August 17, 2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.

Contact Information to Applicants

Megan Joy

[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

12.00

Anticipated Start Date

Monday September 21, 2026