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Position Overview The position provides comprehensive administrative support for the English Department, contributing to the efficient operation of daily activities. This role focuses on maintaining effective communication, assisting faculty and staff, and ensuring smooth coordination of departmental processes.
Job Description 40% - Administrative Support
Answer incoming phone calls and provide assistance or transfer to appropriate personnel.
Greet and direct students and visitors to the correct offices or resources.
Assist with ordering textbooks and desk copies for faculty members.
Perform photocopying and scanning tasks as needed.
20% - Mail and Errand Coordination
Sort and distribute federal mail for the building.
Sort and deliver campus mail for the department.
Run errands across campus to support departmental needs.
20% - Faculty & Course Support
Collaborate with administrative associates on course descriptions and updates.
Assist with preparing and organizing course-related materials.
10% - Social Media & Communication
Support administrative associates with social media content and departmental communications.
10% - Other Duties as Assigned
Complete additional tasks as requested by administrative associates to ensure smooth departmental operations.
Required Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft Word, as indicated in application materials.
Preferred Qualifications
English major preferred, as indicated in application materials.
Experience with social media management platforms, as indicated in 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 have been enrolled in at least 6 hours in the past spring semester or be pre‑enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or be enrolled in summer session or 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. To ensure full consideration, please apply before the application deadline of January 11th, 2026.
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
Resume/CV
Cover Letter addressing required / preferred qualifications
Contact Information Emily Bittiger emily.bittiger@ku.edu
Job Details
Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Administrative
Industries:
Online Audio and Video Media
Salary and Start Date Advertised Salary Range: $10.50 per hour Anticipated Start Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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Student Office Assistant
role at
Inside Higher Ed .
Position Overview The position provides comprehensive administrative support for the English Department, contributing to the efficient operation of daily activities. This role focuses on maintaining effective communication, assisting faculty and staff, and ensuring smooth coordination of departmental processes.
Job Description 40% - Administrative Support
Answer incoming phone calls and provide assistance or transfer to appropriate personnel.
Greet and direct students and visitors to the correct offices or resources.
Assist with ordering textbooks and desk copies for faculty members.
Perform photocopying and scanning tasks as needed.
20% - Mail and Errand Coordination
Sort and distribute federal mail for the building.
Sort and deliver campus mail for the department.
Run errands across campus to support departmental needs.
20% - Faculty & Course Support
Collaborate with administrative associates on course descriptions and updates.
Assist with preparing and organizing course-related materials.
10% - Social Media & Communication
Support administrative associates with social media content and departmental communications.
10% - Other Duties as Assigned
Complete additional tasks as requested by administrative associates to ensure smooth departmental operations.
Required Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft Word, as indicated in application materials.
Preferred Qualifications
English major preferred, as indicated in application materials.
Experience with social media management platforms, as indicated in 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 have been enrolled in at least 6 hours in the past spring semester or be pre‑enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or be enrolled in summer session or 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. To ensure full consideration, please apply before the application deadline of January 11th, 2026.
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
Resume/CV
Cover Letter addressing required / preferred qualifications
Contact Information Emily Bittiger emily.bittiger@ku.edu
Job Details
Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Administrative
Industries:
Online Audio and Video Media
Salary and Start Date Advertised Salary Range: $10.50 per hour Anticipated Start Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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