Student Office Assistant

Student Office Assistant | University of Kansas

The Undergraduate Biology Office plays an important role at KU, serving faculty, staff, and students in the Undergraduate Biology Program as well as in the Department of Molecular Biosciences and the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Successful candidates will demonstrate superior customer service, conduct, and dedication, and a proactive, welcoming attitude towards students, staff, faculty, and visitors to the office.

60% - Reception and Visitor Management

• Greet visitors, answer and direct telephone calls, and schedule appointments in a professional and courteous manner.

10% - Mail Distribution

• Sort, process, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.

10% - Building Key Management

• Maintain accountability for building keys and assist with key check-out procedures.

10% - Document Reproduction Services

• Perform photocopying and related document preparation tasks as needed.

5% - Workspace Organization and Supply Maintenance

• Stock supplies and maintain organization of the front desk and copy room while ensuring the reception area remains clean and presentable.

5% - Campus Errands and Deliveries

• Complete campus-related errands and deliveries in support of departmental operations.

Required Qualifications

Non-Biology-major students majoring in biochemistry; biology; ecology, evolution, and organismal biology; biology; microbiology; and molecular, cellular, and developmental biology are not eligible to apply.

Strong verbal and written communication skills 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.

Additional Candidate Instruction

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
• Resume or curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three professional references

To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date, August 13th, 2026. A review of applications will continue until a qualified pool of applicants has been identified. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Contact Information to Applicants

Laura Maloney View email address on click.appcast.io

Application Review Begins

29-Jul-2026

Anticipated Start Date

10-Aug-2026

Advertised Salary Range

$12.00

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Reg/Temp

Temporary

Work Schedule

10-20 hours per week.

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, View email address on click.appcast.io, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, View phone number on click.appcast.io, 711 TTY.