Nutrition Student Assistant

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Lawrence, KS 66045

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$10.25 - $10.25 Hourly

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Nutrition Student Assistant

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Lawrence, KS 66045

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Overview

Salary Range

$10.25 - $10.25 Hourly

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Description

Applicants must have received and accepted a Federal Work Study award through the Financial Aid department at the University of Kansas, before hire. For more information on the University of Kansas Federal Work Study program, visit https://financialaid.ku.edu/understand-aid/work-study. 

Federal Work Study starting pay is $10.25/hour

Anticipated start date will be in August 2026.

The Student Aide is responsible for assisting the various Olympic Sports Dietitians in monitoring the student-athlete fueling station(s), managing the performance nutrition social media platforms, distributing team snacks, and monitoring inventory. This position will work closely with the student-athletes as well as the performance nutrition, athletic training, and strength and conditioning staff.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

1. Provide excellent customer service to all guests, visitors, vendors, student-athlete prospects who enter the Wagnon Student-Athlete Center;

2. Monitor the main fueling station to ensure it is being used properly and appropriately by student-athletes;

3. Create nutrition education and post to social media after approved by Registered Dietitian;

4. Refill locker room snacks of those teams in season;

5. Prepare snacks for practice, games, and/or team staff members to pick up;

6. Refill weight room protein shake fridge;

7. Communicate effectively with performance nutrition staff regarding inventory and pertinent interactions and/or conversations with student-athletes and staff members;

8. Maintain confidentiality and integrity with office staff and team-related situations or issues;

9. Performs other tasks as assigned by the Director of Athletics or their designee.   

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent;
• Federal Work Study eligible;
• Full-time University of Kansas student in good standing;
• Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail and follow-through; 
• Proven high level of confidentiality and integrity;
• Must be available and willing to work a flexible schedule including early morning shifts, evenings, and weekends, as needed;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Full-time University of Kansas student in their Junior or Senior year pursuing a degree within the Department of Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences, or related field;
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills;

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