Student Success Assistant
- Employer
- The University of Kansas
- Location
- University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
We are seeking an undergraduate student who is passionate about contributing to the student experience and serving as a positive representation of the School of Business community. This role is designed for students who want to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable professional experience.
As a Student Success Assistant, you will help students build connections to the School of Business community, navigate challenges, engage with campus resources, and identify opportunities that support their academic, personal, and professional success.
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 Description40% Student Programming and Project Leadership
- Assist with the development, coordination, and implementation of student success programs and initiatives, including workshops, events, leadership programs, community-building experiences, and meetings.
- Coordinate event logistics, including materials preparation, room setup, student communications, and on-site event support.
- Support assessment and evaluation efforts by collecting student feedback, tracking participation, and assisting with data-informed program improvements.
- Provide peer support to students experiencing academic challenges by helping identify strategies, engagement opportunities, and campus resources that support academic success and persistence.
- Serve as a steward of the MSP-B Lounge by maintaining a welcoming, organized, and clean environment.
- Assist with administrative and operational functions, including scheduling meetings, managing communications, organizing materials, and supporting office projects.
- Create and update bulletin boards, promotional materials, and other communications that highlight resources, opportunities, and student success initiatives.
- Serve as ambassador for Student Success during events, programs, and outreach activities.
- Develop creative strategies to increase awareness of Student Success programs and encourage student participation and engagement.
- Connect students with appropriate School of Business and university resources that support their academic, personal, and professional growth.
- Complete special projects and other duties that support the goals of the Office of Student Success.
- Previous experience providing high-quality customer service or previous office experience.
- Strong written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience using Canva, Adobe Express, or other graphic design tools.
- Experience executing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated initiative and leadership through employment, student organizations, volunteer service, athletics, research, entrepreneurship, or other involvements.
- Availability to work some evenings (6-8 pm) or weekends for special events up to twice a month.
(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 an online application and resume.Contact Information to ApplicantsMorgan States
mstates@ku.eduAdvertised Salary Range$10.25 HourlyAnticipated Start DateMonday September 21, 2026Apply to Job
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