Administrative​/Clerical, Office Administrator​/ Coordinator, Admin Assistant

Position: 0.0
Department

French, Francophone & Italian

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description

70% - Office Support

* Answer phones and greet visitors in a professional and friendly manner

* Make photocopies, scan documents, and assist with general clerical tasks

* Sort and distribute mail

* Maintain clean, organized, and welcoming public spaces

* Perform other administrative duties as assigned

30% - Event Support & Promotion

* Create and post updates on social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) and assist with departmental website updates

* Capture photos and videos at events, including some evening and occasional weekend activities

* Update digital signage and refresh promotional materials around campus

* Provide logistical and on-site support for key departmental events

Req  (Ex: 10567 )

32893

Disclaimer

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Work Schedule

10-15 hours per week during reception hours (M-F 8am to 5pm).

Contact Information to Applicants

Rosalyn Lucas

rosalyn.lucas

Required Qualifications

* Previous experience working in an office or in clerical/administrative support, as indicated in application materials.

* Excellent communication skills, as indicated in application materials.

* Experience using Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word), as indicated in application materials.

* Experience with social media like Facebook, Instagram, etc., as indicated in application materials.

Advertised Salary Range

$11.00

Preferred Qualifications

* Interest in foreign language studies, as indicated in application materials.

* Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, as indicated in application materials.

* Experience in photography and video editing, as indicated in application materials.

Position Overview

The Student Office Assistant for the departments of East Asian Languages & Cultures, French, Francophone & Italian Studies, German Studies, and Slavic and Eurasian Languages & Literatures (SEAFIG) provides administrative support and serves as a backup to full-time administrative staff. The ideal candidate is a motivated student seeking long-term employment and hands-on experience in a fast-paced office environment.

Reg/Temp

Temporary

Application Review Begins

29-May-2026

Anticipated Start Date

17-Aug-2026

Additional Candidate Instruction

In addition to the online application, please provide the following.

* Resume/ CV

* Cover Letter addressing required/ preferred qualifications

To ensure full consideration, please apply before the Final date to receive applications of 5/29/2026.

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.