Military-Affiliated Student Center Specialist - Student Hourly

Job Description

• Answering general queries regarding the MASC and relevant programming.

• Provide basic information and support to VA and military TA benefits users.

• Assist new and prospective military-affiliated students as they navigate their transition to KU.

• Assist with putting information on the veterans.ku.edu website and/or social media as needed.

• Assist the Military-Affiliated Student Center (MASC) staff with various duties related to customer service, outreach, and information dissemination.

• Complete a variety of projects, including assembling information packets and other materials as needed.

• Provide additional support as needed and directed; other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours or KU student, ¾ time or greater, in good standing.

• Experience with PCs and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook as demonstrated by application materials.

• Experience and/or strong interest in working with the KU military-affiliated community as demonstrated by application materials.

• Prior experience in an office/customer service setting as demonstrated by application materials.

• VA Work Study eligible. To determine eligibility, visit the VA's Work Study page.

• Must be using VA benefits (GI Bill) for the semester in which you want to work.

• Experience working independently and efficiently as evident of the application material.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working independently and efficiently; ability to complete tasks and assignments.

• Positive attitude.

• Ability to work with a wide range of students, prospective students, faculty, and staff.

• Prior experience in web design, editing, or use of CMS.

• Knowledge of military-affiliated benefits, e.g. VA educational benefits, MASC services, etc.