Work Study Positions

Position: Switchboard Operator
Department: Academic Dean
Contact: Holly Peterson
Phone: (620)-229-6207
E-mail: holly.peterson@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: up to 15 Vacancy:  NO

 Serves as operator for the college campus.

Position: Admissions Assistant
Department: Admissions
Contact: Tami Schmidt
Phone: (620)-229-6236
E-mail: tami.schmidt@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: up to 20
Vacancy: NO

 File, mail run, data entry/computer skills. Confidentiality is important.

Position: Athletic Training Office Aid
Department: Athletics
Contact: Amanda Beadle
Phone: (620)-229-6375
E-mail: amanda.beadle@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: up to 20
Vacancy: NO

 The student(s) will help the athletic trainers with the daily working of the athletic training department. Student tasks will be assigned on experience level, need and availability: filing, copying, faxing, prepare paperwork for team travel, organize student-athlete's paperwork, help with insurance, prepare mailings, cleaning (vacuuming, taking out trash, windows, etc), projects (painting cooler holders, organizing storage closet, etc). Work is seasonal and by sport.  Evenings and weekend required.

Position: Athletic Event Setup/Cleanup
Department: Athletics
Contact:  Gene Hartman             Phone:  (620)-229-6259              Email: gene.hartman@sckans.edu Hours Per Week: Seasonal
Vacancy: NO

 Help with setting up of sport games in the stadium/gym area of the campus. Assist in any field marking/painting.  Set up any goals/nets that may be used for the sporting event.  Trash clean up after the sporting event. Might be asked to assist in the press box with announcing and or spotting for the announcer. Work is seasonal and by sport. Evenings and weekends required.

Position: Athletic Game Administration
Department: Athletics
Contact: Jeanice Lowry
Phone: (620)-229-6218
E-mail: jeanice.lowry@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Seasonal
Vacancy: NO

 Line judging, clock operation, scorekeeping functions. May be asked to work the admission gates at various sporting events as well as seating coordinators during football games. Work is seasonal and by sport. Evenings and weekends required.

Position: Athletic Statistician
Department: Athletics
Contact: Scott Nuss
Phone: (620)-229-6299             Email:  scott.nuss@sckans.edu Hours Per Week: Seasonal
Vacancy: NO

 Ensure accurate tracking of player statistics for both teams during games in accordance with KCAC and NAIA guidelines. Distribution of statistics to coaches and media following games.  Submission of statistics to NAIA following competition. Work is seasonal and by sport. Evenings and weekends required.

Position: Athletic Groundskeeper
Department: Athletics
Contact:
Phone:
E-mail:
Hours Per Week: Seasonal
Vacancy: NO

 Mowing, weed-eating and general maintenance of outdoor fields during spring, summer and fall growing season.Work is seasonal and by sport.

Position: Sports Manager
Department: Athletics
Contact: Coach (see description)
Phone: Varies by sport
E-mail: Varies by sport
Hours Per Week: Seasonal
Vacancy: NO

Care of equipment, make preparations for practice, do the laundry, filming for practice and games. Work is seasonal and by sport. Evenings and weekends required.

Contact: Football - Ken Crandall (ext. 6222); Men's Basketball - Matt O'Brien (ext. 6103); Women's Basketball - Dave Denly (ext. 6104); Men's Soccer - Joseph Yeisley (ext. 6383); Women's Soccer - Joe Wood (ext. 6157); Softball - Amber Good (ext. 6164); Men's Track - Jim Helmer (ext. 6217); Women's Track - Mike Kirkland (ext. 6359); Volleyball - Donnie Wallace (ext. 6170)

Position: Sports Manager
Department: Athletics
Contact: Coach (see description)
Phone: Varies by sport
E-mail: Varies by sport
Hours Per Week: Seasonal
Vacancy: NO

Data Entry, web design and updating, assistance with recruiting efforts.  Work is seasonal and by sport.  Evenings and weekends required.

Contact: Football - Ken Crandall (ext. 6222); Men's Basketball - Matt O'Brien (ext. 6103); Women's Basketball - Dave Denly (ext. 6104); Men's & Women's Golf - Brad Sexson (ext. 6161); Men's Soccer -Joseph Yeisley (ext. 6383); Women's Soccer - Joe Wood (ext. 6157); Softball - Amber Good (ext. 6164); Men's & Women's Tennis - Randy Smith (ext. 6379); Men's & Women's Cross Country/Men's Track - Jim Helmer (ext. 6217); Women's Track - Mike Kirkland (ext. 6359); Volleyball - Donnie Wallace (ext. 6170)

Position: Farney Center Monitor
Department: Athletics
Contact: Branden Davis
Phone: (316)-352-2485
E-mail: branden.davis@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 10
Vacancy: NO

 Staffing Farney Center help desk, monitoring of participants, maintenance and cleaning of machinery, opening and closing during Farney Center hours. (Farney Center is open Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Tuesday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., and Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Position: Business Office Assitant
Department: Business
Contact: Bobi Muldrow
Phone: (620)-229-6248
E-mail: bobi.muldrow@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 16
Vacancy: NO

 Clerical duties, typing, filing, pleasant telephone manners. Confidentiality is important.

Position: Camps & Conferences Assistant
Department: Camps & Conferences
Contact: Julie Headrick
Phone: (620)-229-6141
E-mail: julie.headrick@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 20
Vacancy: NO

 Check to make sure all the door rooms have adequate furniture and the rooms are clean and tidy.  Complete a walk-through with camp directors before and after each camp.  Noting any repairs needed prior to camp and any (if applicable) damage to any property in the building at the conclusion of the camp.  Be on hand at camp check-in and check-out to distribute/retrieve room keys and assist in any way needed.  Distribute trash cans and hang shower curtains in each room at least a week prior to the first camp.  Collect trash cans and remove shower curtains in each room at within a week's departure of the last camp.  File inventory report and coordinate return to storage room in Broadhurst.  Distribute linens during camps that use SC linens.  Collect and launder linens, then bag and store in Broadhurst storage room.  If a large amount of linens are used, contact director of camps and conferences for instructions.  Assist with evening activities.  Assist with signage.  Provide a brief presentation on resident hall rules/safety at the beginning of each camp.  Be accessible to camp directors to answer questions or assist if any needs arise during their visit.  Be courteous and helpful to camp directors, camp staff, and campers.  At all times:  Report any problems, questions or concerns directly to the director of camps and conferences. Confidentiality is important. This position is only available during the Summer semester.

Position: Computer Lab Assitant
Department: Communications
Contact: Tom Jacobs
Phone: (620)-229-6293
E-mail: tom.jacobs@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 10
Vacancy: NO

 Help maintain communications department computer lab. Student must have good working knowledge of computers. Computer Science majors preferred.

Position: Communications Assistant
Department: Communications
Contact: Jane Handlin                     Phone:  (620)-229-6293
E-mail: jane.handlin@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 10
Vacancy: NO

 Work in equipment room checking equipment in and out to students. Majors or students involved in the English, Broadcast Journalism, TV, Radio, Newspaper and Yearbook areas are preferred. Two-hour shifts are required. Equipment office is open M-F from 8am til 8pm

Position: America Reads Tutor
Department: Community Service
Contact: Vickie Henderson               Phone:  (620)-229-6253          Email: vickie.henderson@sckans.edu Hours Per Week: Up to 10
Vacancy: NO

 Tutor one-on-one with elementary students. Appropriate training provided.  Only students eligbile for Federal Work Study who are education majors enrolled in one of the following classes:  EDUC 329, EDUC 341, EDUC 344, or EDUC 336 may apply.

Position: Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Department: Community Service
Contact: Debi Clark
Phone: (620)-221-7766
E-mail: dclark@ksbbbs.org
Hours Per Week: Up to 20
Vacancy: NO

 Fundraising, clerical, organizing functions, general office duties. Only students who qualify for Federal Work Study may apply.

Position: CASA of Cowley County
Department: Community Service
Contact: Delia Lujan
Phone: (620)-229-6262
E-mail: delia.lujan@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 10
Vacancy: NO

 General office duties. Self-starter, responsible, verbal and written communication skills necessary. Flexible scheduling. Only students who qualify for Federal Work Study may apply.

Position: Council on Aging
Department: Community Service
Contact: Mary Woods
Phone: (620)-221-7020
E-mail: delia.lujan@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 10
Vacancy: NO

 General office duties. Self-starter, responsible. Only students eligible for Federal Work Study may apply.

Position: Winfield Recreation Commission
Department: Community Service
Contact: Candi Fox
Phone: (620)-221-2160
E-mail: candifox@winfieldrec.com
Hours Per Week: Up to 15
Vacancy: NO

 Lifeguard for on-campus swimming pool. Some evening and weekend work available. Must be certified lifeguard through Red Cross or YMCA. Students eligible for Federal Work Study are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position: Education Assistant Department: Education
Contact: David Hofmeister              Phone:  (620)-229-6115                   Email:  david.hofmeister@sckans.edu Hours Per Week:  20 
Vacancy:  YES

 Compilation of database information.  Development of charts from data entry.  Inputting data.  Support field placement and clinical placements.  Assist the director of education with various activities.  Organizing for the 2013-2014 accreditation reports and e-document centers.  Other duties as assigned.   

 

 

Position: English Assistant
Department: English
Contact: Dr. John Scaggs                Phone:  (620)-229-6143 Email:  john.scaggs@sckans.edu Hours Per Week: Up to 12
Vacancy: NO

 Will work in the English Department on the practical maintenance of English and College Writing by keeping copiers functioning, assembling handouts for classes, updating the English Department website, and so on.  Will also work to follow up on English Admissions prospects and will assist at events run by the English Department.  Students involved in English area preferred.

Position: Financial Aid Peer Advisor
Department: Financial Aid
Contact: Delia Lujan
Phone: (620)-229-6262
E-mail: delia.lujan@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 5
Vacancy: NO

 Filing, answering phones, computer/web work, answering student/parent questions about financial aid process, training provided. Confidentiality is important!

Position: Greenhouse Assistant
Department: Greenhouse
Contact: Max Thompson
Phone: (620)-229-6304
E-mail: max.thompson@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 11
Vacancy: NO

 Plant seeds, transfer seedlings into pots, assist in other greenhouse duties.

Position: Tech Monkey Ninja
Department: Laptop & Computer Center
Contact: Darin Hart
Phone: (620)-229-6342
E-mail: darin.hart@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 10
Vacancy: YES

 Will train in technical aspects. Need basic understanding of computers, be able to troubleshoot, use logical thinking, have good customer service skills and have integrity. Students must have completed CPTR 159 coursework or equivalent with supervisor approval.

Position: Institutional Advancement Assistant
Department: Institutional Advancement
Contact: Denise Stephens        Phone: (620)-229-6279
E-mail: denise.stephens@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 20
Vacancy: NO

 Assist office staff. Duties include filing, data entry and updating, processing mailings, answering phone and greeting visitors. Ability to work without supervision, computer experience and knowledge is very helpful. Summer work is available.

Position: Phone Fundraiser
Department: Institutional Advancement
Contact: Denise Stephens       Phone: (620)-229-6279
E-mail: denise.stephens@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 20
Vacancy: NO

 Student is responsible for calling alumni, friends and parents of Southwestern College. Representatives will speak with our donor base regarding the importance of annual unrestricted support and ask for donations to the annual fund.

Position: Integrative Studies Assistant
Department: Integrative Studies
Contact: Tami Pullins                      Phone:  (620)-229-6247
E-mail: tami.pullins@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 10
Vacancy: NO

 Monitors curriculum, create and maintain Excel worksheets, run errands and other office duties as required.

Position: Planet Earth Mentor
Department: Integrative Studies
Contact: Rick Cowlishaw
Phone: (620)-229-6162
E-mail: rick.cowlishaw@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 6
Vacancy: NO

 Work on field projects including work with streams and act as team leaders for a group of students. Recommendation: Successful completion of Planet Earth or a Biology course. Open to students of all majors, need to be enthusiastic about science and the outdoors. Job is for fall semester only.

Position: Library Assistant
Department: Library
Contact: Veronica McAsey
Phone: (620)-229-6271
E-mail: veronica.mcasey@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 20
Vacancy: NO

 Assist with receiving and processing shipments, interlibrary loan, and library circulation desk tasks. Separate application required. Application is located at http://www.sckans.edu/library/libraryinfo_student.htm.

Position: Library Circulation Desk
Department: Library
Contact: Veronica McAsey
Phone: (620)-229-6271
E-mail: veronica.mcasey@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 20
Vacancy: NO

 Provide customer service to all patrons, complete circulation tasks, shelf read and inventory collection, periodical check in, technology support, assist patrons with using library resources. Separate application required. Application is located at http://www.sckans.edu/library/libraryinfor_students.htm.

Position: Pre-School Assistant
Department: Little Builders Pre-School
Contact: Mary Requena
Phone: (620)-402-6470
E-mail: mary.requena@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 20
Vacancy: YES

 Assist teachers with pre-school children. Education majors preferred.

Position: Mail Room Assistant
Department: Mail Room
Contact: Zach Noland                     Phone:  (620)-229-6261
E-mail: copy.mail@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 20
Vacancy: NO

 Sort mail and other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Position: Field Assistant
Department: Natural Sciences
Contact: Charlie Hunter
Phone: (620)-229-6326
E-mail: charlie.hunter@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 6
Vacancy: NO

 Biology field station maintenance; clearing trails/paths, some lab clean-up, self-starter, responsible. Biology majors are preferred.

Position: Lab Assistant - Biology
Department: Natural Sciences
Contact: Patrick Ross
Phone: (620)-229-6327
E-mail: patrick.ross@sckans.edu Hours Per Week: Up to 6
Vacancy: NO

 Assist with planning, preparation, and implementation of student laboratory work, answer student questions, some grading. Must have completed course that you are the assistant for. Job lasts semester of the course only.

Position: Animal Care
Department: Natural Sciences
Contact: Patrick Ross
Phone: (620)-229-6327
E-mail: patrick.ross@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 5
Vacancy: NO

 Feed and care of fish and reptiles who make the college science department their home. Biology majors preferred.

Position: Human Anatomy Coordinator
Department: Natural Sciences
Contact: Patrick Ross
Phone: (620)-229-6327
E-mail: patrick.ross@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 56
Vacancy: NO

 Coordinate the activities of students enrolled in cadaver dissection class, as well as perform dissections. Requirements: Successful completion of Human Anatomy and Physiology class.

Position: Teaching Assistant - Chemistry
Department: Natural Sciences
Contact: Michael Tessmer
Phone: (620)-229-6369
E-mail: michael.tessmer@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 5
Vacancy: NO

 Preparation and clean up of chemistry laboratories. Tutoring in General Chemistry and/or Organic Chemistry. Must have successfully completed General Chemistry and/or Organic Chemistry. Chemistry or Biochemistry majors preferred.

Position: Nursing Assistant
Department: Nursing
Contact: Holly Peterson
Phone: (620)-229-6207
E-mail: holly.peterson@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Seasonal
Vacancy: NO

 Collect and distribute mail, run office related errands, telephone and visitor reception, clerical tasks including word processing, filing, photocopying (as assigned by faculty assistant), mailings, light cleaning, and other tasks as assigned. Work is season, during first 8 weeks of the semester.

Position: Music Assistant
Department: Performing Arts
Contact: Rose Hanna
Phone: (620)-229-6272
E-mail: Rose.Hanna@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Varies by Ttsk
Vacancy: NO

 Assist Faculty Assistant in recruitment, alumni and publicity mailings; accompany students taking private instrument or voice lessons; record concerts, audition CDs, and produce CDs; maintain and update music website, stage management; music librarian; youth symphony assistance.

Position: Theater Assistant
Department: Performing Arts
Contact: Roger Moon
Phone: (620)-229-6244
E-mail: roger.moon@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 8
Vacancy: NO

 Office work, help with theater recruitment, costume shop, facilities set-up, lighting, shop management. Summer work is available.

Position: Institutional Research Assistant
Department: Planning
Contact: Margaret Robinson
Phone: (620)-229-6232
E-mail: margaret.robinson@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 8
Vacancy: NO

 Assist in gathering information under the direction and supervision of the director for 1) Ad hoc reports and lists requests, and 2) Analysis for surveys (primarily the Common Data Set). Assist in entering data in surveys, assist in other data entry as needed and other duties as needed, i.e., filing. Requirements: Must have excellent computer skills with knowledge and experience in MS Excel and experience in MS Access preferred. Must have the ability and willingness to learn higher-level computer skills. Must be thorough, reliable, and have a strong work ethic. Excellent math skills and understanding of basic statistics a plus.

Position: Plant Operations Assistant
Department: Plant Operations
Contact: Jeff Gile
Phone: (620)-229-6276
E-mail: jeff.gile@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 15
Vacancy: YES

 Delivery, answer phones, inventory control, data base work and data entry, some program development.

Position: Plant Operations
Department: Plant Operations
Contact: Jeff Gile
Phone: (620)-229-6276
E-mail: jeff.gile@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 20
Vacancy: YES

 Assist in all areas of plant operations: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, grounds, delivery and computer.

Position: Public Relations Assistant
Department: Public Relations
Contact: Sara Weinert
Phone: (620)-229-6343
E-mail: sara.weinert@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Varies by task
Vacancy: NO

 Extensive writing, limited graphic design, clerical duties, assistance with public relations functions and publications. Must be proficient in Adobe (InDesign CS6, PhotoShop 6) and Microsoft (Word, Excel) software.

Position: Web Assistant
Department: Public Relations
Contact: Sara Weinert
Phone: (620)-229-6343
E-mail: sara.weinert@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 8
Vacancy: NO

 Working with college Webmaster, performs updates and maintenance of Southwestern College's Web site. Must be proficient in Dreamweaver and Flash Web design software.

Position: Records Clerk
Department: Registrar
Contact: Donna Boese
Phone: (620)-229-6175
E-mail: donna.boese@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 10
Vacancy: NO

 Confidentiality is a must in the Office of the Registrar.  Students will assist with electronic filing, maintain physical files, and help with special projects.

Position: Business/Social Sciences Assistant
Department: Social Sciences
Contact: Pam Olney
Phone: (620)-229-6367
E-mail: Pam.Olney@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 10
Vacancy: NO

 Receptionist, filing, typing, general office duties. Pleasant attitude, passing knowledge of department, responsible. Confidentiality is important!

Position: International Student Assistant
Department: Student Life
Contact: Lai-L Clemons
Phone: (620)-229-6168
E-mail: lai-l.clemons@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 10
Vacancy: NO

 Complete administrative tasks and planning programs that foster a culturally rich environment at Southwestern College. Keeps office hours in the International Programs office, update website, maintain an events calendar, maintain database of current international student and host family information, coordinate logistics of international student events such as orientation and host family events, prepare informational materials, order supplies and food needed for events, perform administrative tasks (photocopying, filing, etc.) and other programmatic duties as assigned. Skills required: Office experience, data entry, accuracy, attention to detail, good computer and interpersonal skills. Candidate must welcome diversity and enjoy working with students from many different cultural, ethnic and economic backgrounds.

Position: Student Life Assistant
Department: Student Life
Contact: Pat Boggs
Phone: (620)-229-6391
E-mail: pat.boggs@sckans.edu
Hours Per Week: Up to 20
Vacancy: NO

 Assist with office coverage, filings, etc.

Position: Campus Life Assistant
Department: Student Life
Contact: Lai-L Clemons
Phone: (620)-229-6168                  Email:  lai-l.clemons@sckans.edu  Hours Per Week: Varies
Vacancy: NO

 Assist with office coverage and event planning.

Position: Tutor
Department: Student Success Center
Contact: Varies by subject
Phone: See description
E-mail: See description
Hours Per Week: Up to 7
Vacancy: NO

Work with students on specific subjects on an individual or group basis. High GPA, well-rounded academic background, particularly in written English. Subject areas most in demand are: English, Math & Writing. Statistics tutors must have successfully completed Intro to Statistics (MATH 215). Math tutors must have successfully completed Differential Equations (MATH 321). English and writing tutors partially focus on English as a Second Language assisting international students in learning how to write, read and speak the English language.

English and Other: Tami Pullins (620-229-6247) tami.pullins@sckans.edu
Writing: Michelle Boucher (620-229-6332) michelle.boucher@sckans.edu
Math: Ed Loeb (620-229-6373) edward.loeb@sckans.edu