Position OverviewThe mission of the University of Kansas School of Business is to advance and impart business knowledge and prepare students to be leaders who positively contribute to business and society.
Jayhawk Consulting (a program of the KU School of Business Center for Entrepreneurship) is a team of students who provide advisory and consulting services to various clients from the community. These projects vary in scope and size and represent very real challenges organizations are facing and for which they are seeking Jayhawk Consulting services.
The team is made up of qualified students who express curiosity, creativity, general business knowledge, and responsiveness. They work up to eighteen hours a week during the semester and gain valuable advisory, consulting, and professional experience by executing marketing, strategy, and other projects. Most importantly, they gain real world experience working with clients through this experiential learning opportunity.
Employees of Jayhawk Consulting can expect their networks to expand, given the nature of the relationships they will be expected to build with their clients.
Before applying, please consider that Jayhawk Consulting, because of its very nature, is predominantly an external facing unit. The expectations of team members therefore are to represent the KU School of Business well. Being respectful of clients’ needs and desires, communicating in a timely manner, and practicing honesty and trustworthiness when presented with sensitive client information is imperative.
Throughout their employment, student employees will maintain and manifest positive actions that align with and support the Code of Conduct for the School of Business.Job Description50% Group Work
25% Individual Work
25% Weekly Meetings
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Position RequirementsDuring 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 InstructionsSubmit online application, cover letter, and resume. Due to the nature of this position, incomplete applications will not be considered.Contact Information to ApplicantsMegan Holder
m221h630@ku.edu Advertised Salary RangeMinimum $10.25 / hourAnticipated Start DateTuesday January 20, 2026 Apply to Job
Student • Lawrence, Kansas, United States