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Review the following list of current vacancies and contact those departments that have vacancies for which you are qualified. If you are unsure as to whether or not you are eligible for Student Employment, call (270)745-5513. Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Fall 2009 Vacancies

Computer Labs Support Student Consultant
$7.25 per hour, 20 hrs per week.
Beginning: ASAP
Work Schedule: 8am-4:30pm.
Duties: Set up new computers in computer labs and classrooms; installation, configuration and troubleshooting computer hardware and software.
Required skills: Undergraduate with excellent verbal, written and customer service skills. Experience with setup, configuration and support of Pc hardware and software. Working knowledge of Windows XP or higher operating systems. Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. Macintosh experience and knowledge of networking concepts a plus. Must be a "self-starter."
Contact: Academic Technology. Please fill out application at http://atechlabs.wku.edu/jobs/. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY (NO WALK-INS). (RFA09-36) Updated 8/26/09

Web and Graphics Designer
$7.25 per hour, 10 hrs per week.
Beginning: 9/07/09, 1 position(s) available
Work Schedule: Flexible - will work around student class schedule.
Duties: To develop or update department website, design posters and general office duties as designed.
Required skills: Website development and management skills, advance photoshop skills, able to work with both MAC and OC, has own computer or access to one, prior work experience, work references, punctual, reliable, flexible and 2.5 GPA (non-negotiable).
Contact: Office of Diversity Programs, Jackie Pillow or Ricardo Nazario-Colon (WILL HAVE STATION AT EMPLOYMENT FAIR ON SEPTEMBER 2, PLEASE BRING ANY RESUMES THEN TO APPLY). (RFA09-38) Updated 8/27/09

Network and Computing Support Student Consultant.
$8 per hour, 20 hours per week
Beginning: Date varies with number of open positions.
Work Schedule: Office open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-8:00 pm Saturday, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sunday; individual student schedules created each semester around class schedule.
Duties: First level helpdesk support position that provides technical assistance to faculty/staff and student desktop systems. This includes installation, configuration and troubleshooting hardware and software over the phone and in the field.
Required skills: Undergraduate with excellent verbal, written, and customer service skills. Experience with setup, configuration and support of PC hardware and software. Working knowledge of Windows 98 and XP operating systems. Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. Macintosh experience and knowledge of networking concepts a plus.
Contact: Network and Computing Support, Please fill out application at https://ncweb1.wku.edu/apply/; no walk-up applications accepted, online only please, Mass Media and Technology Hall, No phone-in applications. (RFA009-41) Updated 8/28/09

Research Assistant
One year appointment, 20 hrs. a week during semesters, 40 hrs. per week during summer.
Beginning:ASAP
Work Schedule: One year appointment.
Duties: The full appointment is worth about $7500/year. These are grant-supported positions for Chemistry and closely allied majors. MS candidate positions available at about $12K per year.
Contact: DW Slocum, TCCW rm 437 or call 745-5239. (RFA09-42) Updated 8/28/09

Shuttle Bus Driver
$8.30 per hour, 15-20 hrs per week.
Beginning: ASAP, 2 position(s) available
Work Schedule: 1 position to work between the hours of 8AM and 12PM; 1 position to work between the hours of 1PM and 5PM.
Duties: To fill in when needed to drive the para transit/visitors van around campus.
Required skills: Customer service skills, be able to drive a cut away van.
Contact: Parking and Transportation, Mary Hudson, Parking & Transportation Office, 270-745-2361 or 270-745-2362, PLEASE SEND RESUME TO TRANSPORTATION@WKU.EDU. (RFA09-43) Updated 8/28/09

Fitness Center Attendant
$7.25 per hour, 10-15 hrs per week.
Beginning: January 4, 2010, 15 position(s) available
Work Schedule: Shifts available from 5:45am to 10:30pm; Average shift length is 3.5 hours per day.
Duties: The Fitness Center Staff is responsible for assisting Preston Center members in the safe and proper use of the exercise equipment available in the new Fitness Center that will open in January. The primary duties include supervision of the weight room, preventative maintenance and inspecting all equipment and policy enforcement.
Required skills: Physical ability to stand and walk for extensive periods of time and participate in or demonstrate exercise/fitness activities; ability to communicate and enforce Fitness Center policies and procedures; Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency; previous weight training experience preferred.
Contact: Intramural - Recreational Sports, Jaroslava Voracova, Exercise Coordinator, Health and Fitness Lab, Preston Center, INTERESTED APPLICANTS DO NOT CALL, PLEASE DROP OFF THE APPLICATION AT THE HEALTH AND FITNESS LAB, PRESTON CENTER. The application form is available in the Health and Fitness Lab or online at http://www.wku.edu/imrec/healthfitnesslab/employment.php. (RFA09-46) Posted 9/29/09

Student Procurement Card Associate
7.25 per hour, 20 hours per week.
Beginning: ASAP, 1 position(s) available.
Work Schedule: M-F; 8am-4:30pm
Duties: Performs data entry with detailed accuracy, distribution of daily mail, clerical office work related to the procurement card. Assists procurement buyer and associate with daily tasks.
Required skills: Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, accurate data entry.
Contact: Purchasing, Anthony Bush, Supply Services Building, 745-3056. (RFA09-50) Posted 10/22/09

Student Purchasing Associate
7.25 per hour, 20 hours per week.
Beginning: ASAP, 1 position(s) available.
Work Schedule: M-F; 8am-2pm
Duties: Perform varied clerical and related front desk reception duties for the staff of the Purchasing and Accounts Payable to include (but not restricted to) data entry, filing, answering phones, running errands, sorting files, etc.
Required skills: Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to manage multiple tasks.
Contact: Purchasing/Accounts Payable, Anthony Bush, Supply Services Building, 745-3056. (RFA09-51) Posted 10/22/09

Student Consultant - Resnet & IT Helpdesk
8.00 per hour, 20 hours per week.
Beginning: Date varies with number of open positions; number of positions vary throughout semester, applications are kept on file for ongoing review.
Work Schedule: M-F 8am-10pm, Saturday 8am-8pm, Sunday 12pm-8pm; individual student schedules created each semester around class schedule
Duties: The purpose of a Student Consultant is to provide 1st level technical support for faculty, staff and students via telephone communication as well as to provide hardware and software troubleshooting and repair for students. This is a first level support position. The consultant will respond to calls from faculty, staff and students regarding problems and questions. A consultant will have the ability to log, resolve, escalate, track and close these calls via telephone and hands on.
Required skills: Undergraduate in good academic standing, registered for classes (6 or more undergraduate; 12 or more international), with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Desired experience with customer service, setup, configuration and support with PC Mac hardware and software, networking, and current operating systems. Ability to lift up to 60lbs.
Contact: Networking and Computing Support, Please fill out application at https://neweb1.wku.edu/apply, NO PHONE IN OR WALK-UP APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED. (RFA09-52) Posted 10/29/09

Student Worker
7.25 per hour, 10-15 hours per week.
Beginning: January 25, 2010, 1 position(s) available.
Work Schedule: Flexible during M-F 10am-6pm.
Duties: Answering phone calls, receiving people at the desk, compiling data, making copies and sending e-mails. Please find the application at the link http://www.wku.edu/sga/index.php?page=files-to-download and turn it into DUC130 upon completion.
Required skills: Cheerful attitude, ability to us e-mail.
Contact: Student Government Association, Kevin Smiley, DUC130, 745-4354. (RFA09-54) Posted 11/05/09

Student Office Assistant
7.25 per hour, 15 hours per week.
Beginning: January 18, 2010, 1-2 position(s) available.
Work Schedule: M-F 8am - 4:30pm; strongly prefer applicant be available late morning to early afternoon, especially during lunch time during lunch time each day, or large block of times available to work.
Duties: The student office assistant will be responsible for covering the front office of the Career Services Center (CSC) with direct supervision from the Office Coordinator. Assist the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties.
Required skills: MS Office computer skills, good communication, detail-oriented, attention to detail, must be prompt, dependable, and organized, willing to take initiative, learn new skills, ask questions when unsure, and seek our additional responsibilities as routine tasks are completed.
Contact: Career Services Center, Michael Hanner, DUC A230, 745-3095. (RFA09-56) Posted 11/12/09

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING JOBS, YOU MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL WORK STUDY:

Student Financial Assistance
340 Potter Hall
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11018
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1018
Phone: 270-745-5513
Monday-Friday 8am to 4pm
Fax: 270-745-6586

Email: fa.employment@wku.edu.
(Due to the large volume of emails currently received by our office, it may be at least 24 hours before a response is sent.