Nutrition Student Assistant

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
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;

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

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

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

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

1. Refill weight room protein shake fridge;

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

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

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

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;