Community Affairs Director - Student Hourly

Position Overview Student Senate is the primary advocate for students on campus. Our 90 senators, 15 legislative officers, 10 executive staff members, 5 election commission members, and advisors work together to allocate about $24 million in student fees in ways that best serve students. We also represent the KU student voice within University, State, and National Governance, working to address and develop policy in students' best interests. Job Description 30%

• Advocate on behalf students at the University, including by addressing their needs to University leadership and departments and by supporting policies to improve their safety and success at the University. 25%
• Inform student organizations of resources available through the Student Senate and the University at large. 20%
• Promote awareness of events supporting students. 15%
• Maintain the Student Senate's relationships with community supportive services funded through the Required Student Fees. 10%
• Research the effectiveness of legal, healthcare, childcare, financial, and other supportive resources provided by the University.

Required Qualifications Available on Wednesday nights from 5pm-10pm for Student Senate meetings. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience with Student Senate. Familiarity with university community ideologies and work as shown in application materials. Experience in research academically/professionally as shown in application materials. Prior experience working with student organizations and students as shown in application materials. Position Requirements 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). 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 Instructions Complete application includes: Completion of online application. Must include resume and PowerPoint presentation explaining what you are looking to accomplish through the role. Resume should include any skills, qualifications, and/or experiences that would be applicable to this position. To ensure consideration apply by the application review date 4/1/2026. Contact Information to Applicants Student Body President sbp@ku.edu Student Senate Coordinator of Staff senatecos@ku.edu Advertised Salary Range $10.50 per hour Anticipated Start Date Tuesday May 19, 2026 Apply to

Job Posting Information Posting ID:

32363

BR Department:

Student Senate Primary Campus:

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus Reg/Temp:

Temporary Employee Class:

S-Student