Student Hourly POOL at The University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas

Job Description:

Position OverviewVarious positions within the School of Music include: Receptionist, Recital Monitor, Project Assistant, Choral Library, Recording Monitor, Grants Assistant, etc.


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 DescriptionJob Duties will vary per position. Responsibilities may include:

Recital Monitors - Responsible for staffing all School of Music performances, at various times and in various venues. Recital Monitors are responsible for set-up and tear-down of performance stages. They act as stage crew and attendance counters for School of Music performances. For additional info: Brock Babcock, brockbabcock@ku.edu


Recording Monitors - Responsible for recording School of Music concerts and events in several venues. Transportation, set-up and tear-down of recording systems are necessary. In-studio work is also required for delivery of final products to performers and faculty. For additional info: Brock Babcock, brockbabcock@ku.edu


Office Assistant - Assist the Communication office with general office duties, including telephone and visitor reception, word processing, filing, copying, data entry, mailing, and other duties as requested. Provide faculty support as needed or requested. The successful candidate must commit to a set schedule for the semester. For additional info: Laura McCorkill, 785-864-9864, lmccorki@ku.eduRequired Qualifications

Undergraduate School of Music major at the University of Kansas with excellent written communication skills, as evidenced by application materials and work history

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 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

• Music majors preferred


• Punctuality and professionalism, willingness to help others, and ability to learn job quickly


• Federal Work Study eligible

Additional Candidate InstructionsA complete application includes 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.


Application review begins 4/14/2025. A review of applications will continue until qualified candidates are identified. Anticipated start date is as soon as possible.

For summer periods the student must:
1. have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester, or
2. be pre-enrolled 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
Contact Information to ApplicantsLisa Shaw

785-864-4105


lshaw@ku.eduAdvertised Salary Range$10.50 - $15.00Work ScheduleVariable work schedule, to be determined by supervisor and employeeAnticipated Start DateMonday April 14, 2025Apply to Job

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