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Student Hourly-Events Intern

University of Kansas -
Lawrence, KS

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Job Details

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Qualifications

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Productivity software

Full Job Description

Position Overview

The University Career Center (UCC) is looking for an exceptional individual to help develop, enhance, and implement a variety of UCC events and programs for a large campus department. This position provides the opportunity for hands-on, resume building experience in event coordinator and program management. Ideally the candidate will be able to start in early September and continue through the 2026-2027 academic year. In addition the ideal candidate will possess exceptional attention to detail and be an excellent communicator. They will also be a creative and innovative thinker with an interest in event and program development and coordination.

Job Description

50%-Administrative Projects

Support the administration and planning of UCC events and programs
Generate event materials, such as nametags, table signs, maps, and other
Support post-event data collection, organization, and reporting
Maintain and update event employer contacts in Handshake
General administrative support, including email, managing mail and shipped materials,
Oversite and organization of event materials and storage spaces
Process event payments and deposits

40%-Events Support

Provide on-site support for 10-12 UCC events and programming, per semester
Pre- and post-event task support
Coordinating volunteers
Troubleshooting employer questions
Represent the UCC at employer and career-related events

10%-Miscellaneous

Maintain UCC event assets, including technology, signage, and other event support materials
Other job duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Exceptional communication skills, as evidenced by application materials
Must have Federal Work Study eligibility
Experience in Microsoft Office, as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

Verified Federal Work Study (FWS) eligibility. To check eligibility, submit a FAFSA form. For questions, contact the KU Financial Aid Office at [email protected] or 785‑864‑4700.
Ability to maintain a 3.0 GPA
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Canva

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

A complete application consists of:

Completion of the online application.
Resume and cover letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications are met.
Names and contact information for 3 professional references.

Application review begins Monday, August 17, 2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.

Contact Information to Applicants

Megan Joy
[email protected]

Advertised Salary Range

12.00

Anticipated Start Date

Monday September 21, 2026

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Posting Information

Posting ID: 33421BR
Department: University Career Center
Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Reg/Temp: Temporary
Employee Class: S-Student

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