Office Assistant

Student Hourly-Trio Office Assistant | University Of KansasTRIO Supportive Education Services TRIO SES and TRIO STEM are much more than programs, we are a community. Our dedicated and experienced staff provide a welcoming, supportive, and inspiring place for students who are navigating the challenging environment of the University. As part of KU's Center for Educational Opportunity Programs, TRIO SES & STEM aim to increase the college retention and graduation rates of participants, and to help them make the transition from one level of higher education to the next. TRIO provides comprehensive, personalized support services to eligible students, helping them achieve academic success and graduate with a bachelor's degree. We also support students as they prepare for graduate school and for success in a global environment. The ideal candidate will present a professional demeanor, have excellent verbal and written communication, and customer service skills. The ability to work independently and pay attention to detail are important. Overall, we are seeking a team member with great interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to follow through with assignments.95% - Responsible for handling front office reception and administration duties, including, but not limited to, greeting visitors, scheduling appointments for professional staff, answering multi-line phone; assisting with mail preparation and distribution, entering data into database, making copies, and filing paperwork. 5% - Other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Experience utilizing Microsoft Office software, as evidenced in application materials.Previous work experience which required multi-tasking, maintaining confidentiality, and working with student populations, as evidenced by application materials and interview.Preferred Qualifications:Participant of TRIO Program.Experience with Microsoft Office software, esp. Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.Experience working in an office environment.Availability in 2-hour working blocks.Experience providing customer service.Experience working with TRIO or similar populations.Eligible for work study.In addition to the online application, please provide the following:Resume/CVCover letter addressing required/preferred qualifications3 professional referencesTo ensure first consideration, please apply by Sunday, September 13, 2026. A review of applications will continue until a qualified pool of applicants can be identified. Incomplete applications will not be considered.