Student Hourly - Biostore Assistant at The University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas

Job Description:

Position OverviewSeeking a student assistant for the Biostore. The successful candidate must have good customer service skills and be able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment. You do not need to be a science major to apply. Work location is in Haworth Hall, Room 3027.


Per the State of Kansas, student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However, concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).
Job Description

• 50% - Greet and assist customers, scan or enter items, and check customers out


• 35% - Check in and deliver packages daily


• 10% - Stock inventory and clean storeroom

Required Qualifications

1. Computer knowledge using Microsoft Word and Excel, as stated in application material.


2. Must be able to lift 20-30 pounds as indicated in application materials.


3. Must be available for a large portion of the summer and breaks, this is a year round position as stated in application materials.


4. Student must be dependable and punctual as stated in application materials.


5. 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 preenrolled in 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.)

Preferred Qualifications

1. Preferred student who is outgoing and friendly.


2. Student who is self-motivated.


3. Work Study eligibility is preferred.


4. Previous experience in a customer service environment.

Additional Candidate InstructionsA complete application will include a cover letter and a resume or CV. Apply online and submit a letter describing your qualifications for this position. Only complete applications will be considered.


Review of applications begins at midnight on 3/30/2025.Contact Information to ApplicantsArlene Whitten 785-864-2537, arlene_whitten@ku.eduAdvertised Salary Range10.25Work SchedulePosition offers 10-20 hours per week. This is a year-round position. Work schedule is dependent upon class schedule and Biostore needs.Anticipated Start DateMonday April 7, 2025Apply to Job

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