Student Office Assistant

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The University seeks a Student Office Assistant to support the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Topeka, KS. The role develops customer service and administrative skills in a fast-paced setting, with year-round hours. Students enrolled in the CLAS program are preferred.

The position includes in-person and remote components, with a strong emphasis on reliability and independent work. Typical duties include front-office support, data maintenance, and assisting with special projects.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience as indicated in application materials
• Proficient computer skills in Word and Excel as stated in application materials
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher as evidenced in application materials

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist walk-ins to the front office including students, faculty, and administrative staff
• Manage incoming phone calls and provide accurate answers and referrals; in-person 8am–5pm, remote 5pm–8pm

Job description

Position Overview

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is seeking a student office assistant. This role provides the opportunity to develop customer service and administrative skills in a fast-paced, professional environment. Reliability and ability to work independently are critical for this role. This position allows for year-round work, as the office remains open during semester breaks including Summer, Fall and Spring. This role is best suited for students in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences program.

Job Description

60% - Customer Service (In-Person and Remote)

• Greet and assist walk-ins to the front office including students, faculty, and administrative staff
• Manage incoming phone calls and act as a resource to provide accurate answers and appropriate referrals. For incoming phone call assistance, any time scheduled between 8am-5pm will be completed in-person, and any time scheduled between 5pm-8pm will be completed remotely.

30% - Data Maintenance

• Update and stock front office informational materials
• Input and track data in spreadsheets and other used databases
• Maintain the in-person scanning and electronic linking of important documents for the College

10% - Other

• Assist unit with assigned projects, as needed
• Lift/move boxes or other office materials, as needed

Required Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience, as indicated in application materials
• Proficient computer skills in Word and Excel, as stated in application materials
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, as evidenced in application materials

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, as evidenced in application materials
• Previous experience working in a professional office environment

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

In addition to the online application, please provide the following.

• Resume/ CV
• Cover Letter addressing required/ preferred qualifications
• Two professional references

To ensure full consideration, please apply before the application deadline of October, 26th, 2026. Only complete applications will be considered. A review will continue until a qualified pool of applicants has been identified.

Contact Information to Applicants

Kemi Obadare

[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

$12.00

Anticipated Start Date

Monday November 9, 2026