Student Resource Center Operational Associate
Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
29 September 2026 (18 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
40% - Equipment Checkout & Customer Service
Check equipment in/out assist students and faculty
answer routine questions and explain checkout
procedures.
25% - Equipment Readiness & Organization
Inspect returned equipment charge devices organize
equipment prepare kits and ensure items are ready for the
next checkout.
15% - Inventory & Record Accuracy
Maintain accurate checkout records verify equipment and
accessories identify discrepancies and assist with routine
inventory checks.
10% -Late Missing & Damaged Equipment Procedures
Identify overdue or incomplete returns document
problems send/assist with established notifications and
escalate issues according to policy.
10% -Resource Center Operations & Other Duties
Maintain an organized checkout area complete
opening/closing procedures follow SOPs and daily
checklists and assist with other operational tasks as
assigned.
Position Overview
The Student Operational Associate supports daily Resource Center and equipment checkout operations including checking equipment in and out maintaining accurate inventory and ensuring equipment is organized and ready for use. This position assists students and faculty follows established procedures and reports equipment inventory or operational issues requiring additional attention.
Required Qualifications
1. One or more years of experience with Mac devices and cameras/photography equipment as evidenced in application materials.
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.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application include a resume and cover letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications are met and the names and contact information for 3 professional references.
Please answer: What experience do you have with cameras/mics/lighting for video and photography Mac devices Adobe software classroom devices (eg airplay and mirrored displays) and inventory
Contact Information to Applicants
Heather Lawrenz -
Work Schedule
10-20 hours per week
Disclaimer
The 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 universitys 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 Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Check equipment in/out assist students and faculty
answer routine questions and explain checkout
procedures.
25% - Equipment Readiness & Organization
Inspect returned equipment charge devices organize
equipment prepare kits and ensure items are ready for the
next checkout.
15% - Inventory & Record Accuracy
Maintain accurate checkout records verify equipment and
accessories identify discrepancies and assist with routine
inventory checks.
10% -Late Missing & Damaged Equipment Procedures
Identify overdue or incomplete returns document
problems send/assist with established notifications and
escalate issues according to policy.
10% -Resource Center Operations & Other Duties
Maintain an organized checkout area complete
opening/closing procedures follow SOPs and daily
checklists and assist with other operational tasks as
assigned.
Position Overview
The Student Operational Associate supports daily Resource Center and equipment checkout operations including checking equipment in and out maintaining accurate inventory and ensuring equipment is organized and ready for use. This position assists students and faculty follows established procedures and reports equipment inventory or operational issues requiring additional attention.
Required Qualifications
1. One or more years of experience with Mac devices and cameras/photography equipment as evidenced in application materials.
- Experience or education that has developed skills in photography or videography as seen in application materials.
- Experience with device solutions and technical support can resolve appropriate technology and equipment issues.
- Experience with Microsoft Teams as a communication and collaboration tool.
- Experience with conducting and/or maintaining inventory.
- 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).
- Able to commit to a set schedule and open to schools need for occasional extra hours as stated in application materials.
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.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application include a resume and cover letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications are met and the names and contact information for 3 professional references.
Please answer: What experience do you have with cameras/mics/lighting for video and photography Mac devices Adobe software classroom devices (eg airplay and mirrored displays) and inventory
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date of 9/21/26.A review of applications will continue until a qualified pool of applicants has been identified.
Contact Information to Applicants
Heather Lawrenz -
Work Schedule
10-20 hours per week
Disclaimer
The 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 universitys 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 Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.