Honors Student Assistant

Position OverviewThe Student Office Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the operations of Nunemaker Center and the University Honors Program by fostering a welcoming and informative environment for students, visitors, faculty, and staff. Student Office Assistants handle communications via phone and email, assist with event coordination, and serve as a point of contact for individuals in the building. This role involves collaboration with all members of the Honors office, including full-time staff, affiliated faculty, and the program’s student cohort, whether current, prospective, or alumni.Job Description 50% Office Support

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, students, faculty, and staff at Nunemaker Center.
• Provide accurate information and direct individuals to appropriate resources and offices.
• Answer incoming calls and assist with inquiries related to the program.
• Perform office tasks as assigned. These include but are not limited to : printing, copying, filing, laminating, responding to emails, and preparing and organizing office supplies.

25% Building Support

15% Event Support

10% Other

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 InstructionsIn addition to the online application, the following documents must be included to be considered :

Application deadline is Sunday, November 23rd, 2025. Please note only complete applications will be considered.Contact Information to ApplicantsJoany Richardson

honors@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range$12.00Anticipated Start DateMonday January 19, 2026 Apply to Job