Hybrid Student Catalyst presso University of Kansas
University of Kansas · Lawrence, Stati Uniti d'America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Ufficio in Lawrence
Job Description
80% Independent Work
- Apply theory learned in cohort meetings to your business idea
- Meet with cohort for 1 hour/week to learn about the Business Model Canvas
- Complete assigned readings before meetings
- Discuss progress on your venture with other students in your cohort
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
Work Schedule
Mandatory 1-hour weekly meeting; up to 4 additional hours/week
Contact Information to Applicants
Ryan Rains
[email protected]
[email protected]
Required Qualifications
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including, PowerPoint, Excel and Word, as demonstrated in application materials.
- Must have an idea for a new venture – the venture itself does not have to be operating yet, but it could be
- Must be available to attend regularly scheduled cohort meetings
- Demonstrated coachability, time management, and self-leadership
Advertised Salary Range
Minimum $10.25/hr
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to follow through with ideas to completion, as demonstrated in application materials.
- Interested in meeting people and establishing new contacts, as demonstrated in application materials.
Position Overview
The mission of the University of Kansas School of Business is to advance and impart business knowledge while preparing students to be leaders who positively contribute to business and society.
The Catalyst (a program of the KU School of Business Management and Entrepreneurship Area) is an opportunity designed for students who have their own venture or are seeking to start a new venture and desire mentoring and other support.
Applicants accepted to The Catalyst program will be paid to work up to five hours a week during the semester and will gain valuable insight as they seek to advance their concept. Participants in The Catalyst can expect their networks to expand given the nature of the relationships they will be expected to build.
Before applying, please consider that the expectations of Catalyst members are to represent the KU School of Business and its Management and Entrepreneurship Area well.
Throughout their employment, student employees will maintain and manifest positive actions that align with and support the Code of Conduct for the School of Business.
The Catalyst (a program of the KU School of Business Management and Entrepreneurship Area) is an opportunity designed for students who have their own venture or are seeking to start a new venture and desire mentoring and other support.
Applicants accepted to The Catalyst program will be paid to work up to five hours a week during the semester and will gain valuable insight as they seek to advance their concept. Participants in The Catalyst can expect their networks to expand given the nature of the relationships they will be expected to build.
Before applying, please consider that the expectations of Catalyst members are to represent the KU School of Business and its Management and Entrepreneurship Area well.
Throughout their employment, student employees will maintain and manifest positive actions that align with and support the Code of Conduct for the School of Business.
Reg/Temp
Temporary
Additional Candidate Instruction
Submit an online application, resume, and cover letter stating why you want to join The Catalyst.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 04/25/2025. A review of applications will continue until qualified candidates are identified.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 04/25/2025. A review of applications will continue until qualified candidates are identified.
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.
(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.
