Student Office & Events Assistant: Social Media & Events

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kansas seeks a Student Office Assistant to support the East Asian Languages & Cultures, French, Francophone & Italian Studies, German Studies, and SEAFIG departments. The role provides general office duties and backup to administrative staff, offering hands-on experience in a fast-paced academic office.

The position covers event support, social media updates, website assistance, and on-site help for departmental events, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in an office or clerical role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word).
• Familiarity with managing social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and greet visitors professionally.
• Perform clerical tasks: photocopying, scanning, mail sort, general organizing.
• Maintain clean, welcoming spaces.
• Support events and promotional activities.
• Capture photos/videos at events and assist with materials.

Skills

Office administration

Microsoft Office

Social media management

Communication skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

University of Kansas seeks a Student Office Assistant to support the East Asian Languages & Cultures, French, Francophone & Italian Studies, German Studies, and SEAFIG departments. The role provides general office duties and backup to administrative staff, offering hands-on experience in a fast-paced academic office.

The position covers event support, social media updates, website assistance, and on-site help for departmental events, including occasional evenings and weekends.