Student Hourly/Work Study - Mail Services

University of Kansas; Lawrence, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kansas in Lawrence is seeking a Student Hourly/Work Study for Mail Services. The role covers campus mail delivery, library mail preparation, and related duties. Shifts are mornings or afternoons with possible additional hours, starting Fall 2026.

Requirements include a good driving record and 9-12 hours per week availability; must enroll in at least 6 credit hours during the term. Position is hourly and non-exempt, with campus scheduling and project support.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect campus mail using a university-owned vehicle.
• Package, process, and deliver campus mail.
• Prepare, package, and process library mail, including computer documentation.
• Manage shipments to and from Watson Library; transport library materials between library locations.
• Deliver copy paper to library offices and collect donated books.
• Assist library personnel with projects and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Driving

Education

6+ credit hours enrollment

Job description

Student Hourly/Work Study - Mail Services

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. We are open Monday - Friday and are seeking students with availability to work some 8:00am-10:00am and/or 1:00pm-3:00pm shifts during the week, with additional hours possible around these core times.
We are currently seeking to hire students for the Fall 2026 term. Our anticipated start date is Monday, 8/17/2026, though earlier start dates may be accommodated upon request.

Job Description

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of or experience with campus, as evidenced by application materials.
• 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

(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.
(3) This position requires a valid driver's license, as confirmed by the department.
(4) 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. We are open Monday - Friday and are seeking students with availability to work some 8:00am-10:00am and/or 1:00pm-3:00pm 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.

• Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus