Student Assistant

Job title: Student Assistant in Lawrence, KS at University of Kansas Company: University of Kansas Job description: Primary CampusUniversity of Kansas Lawrence CampusJob Description

• 70% - Assist Media Production Staff - Transcribe, edit, and caption multimedia content for online course delivery.
• 20% - Assist Instructional Design Staff - Format accessible course materials across various digital platforms.
• 10% - Assist Exam Coordinator - Proctor midterm and final exams. Occasional evening hours are required during Finals Week.

DisclaimerThe University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.Work Schedule15-20 hours per week. Normal business hours are Monday - Friday from 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. This position requires occasional evening work hours during finals week.Contact Information to ApplicantsLaura Diede [email protected]Required Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Canvas and web browsers as evidenced by application materials.
• Excellent communication skills and strong command of the English language, including correct spelling, grammar and punctuation as evidenced by application materials.
• Strong attention to detail as evidenced by application materials.
• Customer/student service experience.
• Must be able to work in 2-3 hour time blocks.
• Must be able to work occasional evenings during finals week.

Advertised Salary Range$14.00 per hourPreferred Qualifications

• Proofreading skills as evidenced in application materials.
• Transcription experience - ability to accurately type what you hear.
• Clerical experience.

Position OverviewThe KU Center for Online and Distance Learning serves faculty and staff who develop and deliver online and hybrid courses. Our focus is to facilitate KU's strategic goals for expanding online learning by providing pedagogy and technology expertise in support of teaching and learning.The Student Assistant plays a key role in supporting the delivery of accessible online learning experiences. This position is primarily responsible for transcribing, editing, and captioning audio and video content for online courses. Additional responsibilities include proctoring midterm and final exams and creating accessible digital documents such as PDFs, Word files, and PowerPoint presentations to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.Reg/TempTemporaryApplication Review Begins27-May-2025Anticipated Start Date09-Jun-2025Additional Candidate InstructionIn addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
• Resume or curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three professional references.

To ensure consideration apply by 5/26/2025.Position RequirementsDuring 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. Expected salary: $14 per hour Location: Lawrence, KS Apply for the job now! Apply for this job