Job Description

Position OverviewTalent Search is a TRIO college access program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Through early intervention, this program is designed to encourage participants to remain in school, graduate from high school, and to pursue post-secondary education. Talent Search works with 932 middle and high school students in Kansas City, KS (more specifically Kansas City Kansas Public School District).

Only apply if you are committed to the ideals of TRIO, have high integrity, considered to be responsible and timely, can follow directions, have a willingness to learn, and can effectively connect with young students to increase their motivation, knowledge and excitement to remain in school, enroll in an institution of higher education, and obtain a post-secondary degree. The ideal candidate will present a professional demeanor and handle situations with tact and diplomacy; have excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills, accept feedback and implement change as needed. The ability to work independently, attention to detail, and complete tasks in a timely manner are important.

The schedule and number of hours per week will be determined at time of hire based on individual preference and needs of the program.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment. KU is not able to provide H-1B sponsorship for this position.
Job Description Student Records Management and Office Tasks (70%)

• Perform general office tasks (filing, documentation, mailings, phone calls, organization, etc.)
• Provide effective lines of communications with Director

Student Services (30%)

• Assist staff with family workshops, Saturday programming, and student activities

Position RequirementsThis position is in Kansas City, KS at the Talent Search Office (in-person) and at various locations for events, as needed.Required Qualifications

1. Current college student status, including graduate student status, or earned Bachelors degree
2. Demonstrated excellent written and interpersonal communications skills, as evidenced by application materials
3. Experience working with youth, as evidenced by application materials

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prior experience working with TRIO or similar programs or TRIO alum status
2. Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail as evidenced in application materials
3. Experience working both independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment

Additional Candidate InstructionsA complete application consists of:

1. The University of Kansas online application
2. A cover letter that describes how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
   • If you do not live in the Kansas City, Kansas area, include in your cover letter how you will meet the requirement of being onsite in the Talent Search Office or various locations in the Kansas City area for events. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
3. A Resume or CV
4. Contact information for three (3) professional references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application review begins Tuesday, November 18th. For consideration, please apply no later than Monday, November 17th. Contact Information to ApplicantsEmails only to TRIO-TalentSearch@ku.eduAdvertised Salary Range$15.00-$16.00/hourApplication Review BeginsTuesday November 18, 2025Anticipated Start DateMonday December 1, 2025Apply to Job

Job Tags

Live in, H1b, Work at office, Relocation package,

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