Student Hourly/Work Study - Mail Services

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 12,398 - 17,908; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking a Student Hourly / Work Study for campus mail delivery, library mail tasks, and related duties. Shifts run 8:00 am–10:00 am and 1:00 pm–3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with extra hours possible.

The role requires driving a university-owned vehicle, a good driving record, and a minimum of 9–12 hours per week. Responsibilities include campus mail handling, library mail packaging, and assisting with shipments to Watson Library.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driving record.
• Available to work a minimum of 9–12 hours per week.
• Demonstrated reliability and punctuality in scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect campus mail using a university-owned vehicle.
• Assist with campus mail packaging, processing, and delivery.
• Prepare and process library mail, including documentation.
• Manage shipments to Watson Library including loading/unloading of dock deliveries and transporting library materials between locations.
• Assist with other duties as assigned, such as moving furniture or organizing work areas.

Skills

Driving record

Reliability

Punctuality

Job description

Position Overview

This is a Student Hourly / Work Study position involving campus mail delivery and collection, as well as assisting with KU Libraries mail packaging, processing, periodic projects and daily duties. The position operates Monday through Friday, offering 8:00 am–10:00 am and 1:00 pm–3:00 pm shifts during the week, with additional hours possible around these core times.

Job Description

The role comprises the following duties:

• 65% - Campus Mail
  • Driving a university-owned vehicle to deliver and collect campus mail.
  • Campus Mail packaging, processing, and delivery.
• 25% - Library Mail
  • Library mail supply prep, packaging and processing, including computer documentation.
• 5% - Shipment Management, Delivery, & Collection
  • Management of shipments to and from Watson Library (staging, loading & unloading of dock deliveries).
  • Driving a university-owned vehicle to transport library materials between library locations.
  • Delivery of copy paper to library offices.
  • Collection of donated books.
• 5% - Other Duties as Assigned
  • Assist library personnel with projects when needed (moving furniture, arranging work areas, etc.).

Percentages listed above are approximations and can vary according to the blocks of time worked, the time of day worked, the days of the week worked, the number of patron requests for library materials we receive, and other variable and situational elements of the job.

Required Qualifications

1. Must have a good driving record as evidenced by application materials.
2. Must be available to work a minimum of 9‑12 hours per week as stated and evidenced in application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Demonstrated knowledge of or experience with campus, as evidenced by application materials.
2. Reliability and punctuality (adhering to an agreed‑upon work schedule), as evidenced by 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.
• This position requires a valid driver's license, as confirmed by the department.
• The Mail Services office operates year‑round on a Monday‑Friday schedule. Semester schedules for student hires are set in coordination with existing workers’ available hours. Students generally work 10–20 hours per week in the Spring & Fall semesters and 20–30 hours in the summer. The position requires availability for 8:00 am–10:00 am and 1:00 pm–3:00 pm shifts, with additional hours possible around these core times. Ideal candidates will be consistently available to work a minimum of 2‑hour blocks of time and must be available to work a minimum of 9–12 hours per week.

Additional Candidate Instructions

The work availability section on the online application must be submitted to be considered for this position. In addition to the online application, the following documents are preferred:

• Resume
• Cover letter

To ensure consideration, apply before the application review starts on Monday, 7/13/2026. A review of applications will continue and is ongoing until a pool of qualified candidates is identified.

Contact Information to Applicants

Jim Richey
[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

$11.00 per hour

Anticipated Start Date

Monday August 17, 2026