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 the 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 

Building Operations Assistant

Pay Rate: $9.25/hour

Key Functions:

• Clean and set up rooms for special or catered events; this includes lifting and/or moving chairs and tables, sweeping carpets, wiping down furniture and windows and scrubbing floors.
• Check all rooms during shift to ensure set‐up and cleanliness.
• Set up and take down folding tables and chairs as well as other set‐up equipment as directed.
• Periodically wipe down chairs and tables.
• Dump trashcans and take trash to the trash room.
• Keep custodial closets clean by putting carts, vacuums and cleaning supplies back after use and disposing of trash as needed.
• Work with different cleaning chemicals in a safe manner.
• Pick up trash in restrooms on a regular basis and stock toilet paper and paper towels as needed.
• Dump trash, flush toilets, clean mirrors and wipe down sink areas to ensure bathroom cleanliness.
• Report any repairs that are needed to maintenance repair technicians and take broken furniture directly to the shop area.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service by assist customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Assist in any other custodial duties that are assigned to promote the well‐being of the Union.

Customer service-specific

• Greet visitors and provide information or directions.
• Answer questions and assist students, faculty, and staff with relevant requests.

Communication and coordination-specific

• Communicate updates and information to team members effectively.
• Coordinate with other departments on shared tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality to the extent applicable to the position.

Qualification Requirements

• Be at least 16 years of age (18 years of age for maintenance department).
• Current enrollment at Kansas State University.
• *Non-university student: Current enrollment in high school or an accredited college or university.
• Enrolled in no fewer than six credit hours.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time while having to bend repeatedly.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions. 
• Visual acuity and finger dexterity to operate equipment. 
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key learning opportunities of the position.

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Graduate Assistant – Union Program Council 
Department: UPC

Summary: Responsible for supporting the department with administrative and/or project-based tasks while gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Position Details: Student Position

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Work Schedule: Not to exceed 20 hours/week when school is in session. This is a 9-month position. 

Pay Range: $13.75/hr 

Supervised By: Programs Manager/SPI

Close Date: August 1, 2026 

Application Requirements: Union Application

Key Functions:

• Serve as an advisor to designated Union Program Council (UPC) student event-planning committee(s) co-chairs.
• Monitor financial condition of designated UPC budgets, reconciling and submitting invoices for payment in a timely fashion.
• Provide specific programming and leadership oversight by managing student volunteers.
• Respond to inquiries related to activities and services.
• Participate in planning of events and programs.
• Work to promote and encourage improved programming efforts.
• Gain experiential knowledge in agent and contract negotiation.
• Maintain records for historical purposes that include event/program attendance numbers, evaluations of events and programs, and co-sponsors.
• Attend departmental meetings, retreats, touch-base meetings, committee meetings, and co-chair meetings.
• Develop experience in organizing and executing meetings and presenting leadership topics.

Qualification Requirements:

• Be at least 16 years of age (18 years of age for maintenance department)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Current enrollment in a master’s program at Kansas State University
• Enrolled in no fewer than six credit hours
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Organizational and time management skills

Skills and Abilities:

Work in a general office environment. Remain seated/stand 75% of shift. Finger dexterity/movement for typing, picking up small objects and utilizing varying office equipment. Sight to view computer, documents, and general office machinery. Verbal and written communication to present, convey and exchange information and ideas accurately and quickly. There are no hazardous or significantly unpleasant physical conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions of this position.

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