"Student Hourly"

Position Overview

The Student Engagement Center at the University of Kansas serves as a hub for student involvement, leadership development, impact programs and resources, and community programs. Through the Student Engagement Center, KU students deepen their connection to each other and KU by exploring communities and opportunities to thrive during their Jayhawk experience. Students will engage through registered student organizations, leadership experiences, and professional development workshops. The Center will impact students by providing for direct needs in the Campus Cupboard, Pregnant and Parenting Pantry, clothing closets, and the Emergency Aid Network. Jayhawks will build community as they connect with peers and engage in student support programs. The Student Engagement Center enhances existing programs by providing greater resources and deeper connections across Student Affairs.

Student Event Planners for the Student Engagement Center are responsible for strengthening the KU student experience through programmatic efforts.

Job Description

50% - Event Collaboration

Creating and implementing programs that encourage community and connection among all KU students. Actively seek collaborative opportunities with student organizations as well as other KU departments to garner widespread awareness. Working in collaboration with social media/marketing manager to ensure proper branding is used for promotional/marketing materials. Adhere to a programming budget. Planning 2 events per semester.

30% - Student Outreach & Engagement

Serve as ambassador for the Student Engagement Center during Involvement Fairs, campus events and classroom visits by providing an overview of the office’s programs and services to students, staff, faculty and affiliates. Provide tours of the Student Engagement Center during visit days to prospective students and their families. Manage and track attendance to Student Engagement Center events.

15% - Administration

Completing administrative duties this includes but is not limited to overseeing the SMRC and Suite 400 front desk, answering routine questions, maintaining the building space, and completing tasks requested by the SEC staff. Assisting in the creation of marketing materials including brochures and flyers regarding the office’s programs and services.

5% - Other Duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications

1. Must have some weekday availability - Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9 - 8pm and Fridays 9-4pm. Prior experience in office and/or customer service settings. Strong written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by application materials and interview process. Required to work on-site.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Canva. Experience using social media for professional settings.

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.

Additional Candidate Instructions

To ensure consideration apply by 11:59PM Central Standard Time 10/9/2025.

Contact Information to Applicants

Cierra Roberson, csroberson@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range

$12.00 per hour

Anticipated Start Date

Monday October 6, 2025