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Center for Public Partnerships & Research · 1 day ago

KU Libraries Office of the Dean Administrative Intern

Topeka Metropolitan Area

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$13/hr - $13/hr

Start in 2026 Winter

The Center for Public Partnerships & Research is seeking an Administrative Intern for the KU Libraries' Office of the Dean. The role involves providing clerical and project support, collaborating with various library stakeholders, and managing the Dean and Leadership team's calendar and communications.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Dean and Leadership team's calendar/time management, travel planning, handling and tracking of important documents with discretion, data entry, mass mailings support, Outlook room management, physical space oversight, and cleaning

The position will work at and provide coverage for the 502-suite reception desk, greeting visitors, answering and routing guest inquiries (phone and email)

The position will collaborate with various stakeholders of the suite and can expect to engage in changing and exciting projects that benefit KU and the Libraries

Qualification

Microsoft Suite ProductsCustomer service experienceClerical experienceDetail orientedCreative thinkingProblem solvingConfidential information handlingCommunication skills

Required

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)

Must be able to lift 30 lbs. with or without accommodation

Preferred

Experience communicating via phone, email, and in-person

Experience with Microsoft Suite Products

Detail oriented and highly organized as evidenced by application materials

Customer service or hospitality focused job experience

Clerical, administrative, or office experience

Experience requiring creative thinking, problem solving, and a strong initiative

Experience demonstrating responsibility with confidential information

Company

Center for Public Partnerships & Research

At CPPR, we tackle complex issues challenging our communities by building and partnering with many dedicated public agency professionals, non-profit service providers, and family members living and working in communities.

Founded in 2013