Student/Part-Time Opportunities
"The hours were flexible and corresponded to my class schedule, and everyone in my office is focused on seeing me succeed as a student as well as an employee."
"I am learning time management skills and ways to interact with tons of different people and personalities. These skills will give me a head start in whatever career I may find myself in, in the future."
Student/Part-Time Opportunities and Benefits
Benefits for student and part-time staff at the Union include:
- Students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 are eligible for an annual scholarship in the amount of $500 ($250 per semester) from the Union.
- Hourly student employees are exempt from social security and Medicare taxes being withheld. This is commonly referred to as FICA; the current FICA rate is 7.65% of gross wages.
- Students enjoy a flexible work schedule because school is priority number one.
- Students can participate in the many fun Union employee social events.
- Student employees receive discounts at Campus Store, Cats’ Den, Bowling Center, & select Union restaurants.
- Students enjoy easy access to work by staying right here on campus.
- The pride that comes along with working at the #16 ranked best college union in the country! (According to CollegeRank.net, 2017)
- Advancement opportunities are available.
- Learn and develop essential skills for the future:
- Dependability/Accountability
- Work Ethic
- Honesty and Integrity
- Career-Specific Responsibilities
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Motivation and Initiative
- Teamwork
- Organization/Time-Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Diversity-Minded
- Safety-Consciousness
- Leadership
Maintenance Assistant
Pay Rate: $9.00/hour
Key Functions:
- Assist in repairing equipment and structural items in the Union.
- Assist in troubleshooting leaks, stoppages, and inadequate supply or faulty operations of water, steam, gas and airlines.
- Make appropriate repairs to help prevent future occurrences.
- Maintain a safe environment in the shop by cleaning and storing appropriate tools.
- Assist in duties that may pertain to cleaning the plaza, painting, staining, varnishing, fixing light fixtures and emergency lights testing.
- Operate a two-way radio.
- Demonstrate a high standard of customer service by assisting customers throughout the building.
Additional Information:
- Experience using basic tools such as a hammer, screwdriver, etc.
- Experience using power tools such as saws, drills, etc.
Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time while having to bend repeatedly.
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively seek diverse employees. See the non-discrimination policy at k-state.edu/nondiscrimination. The final, non-student part-time candidate must pass a criminal history check as related to the position.
