Communications Assistant – Student Hourly en University of Kansas
University of Kansas · Lawrence, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Oficina en Lawrence
Job Description
50% - Graphic Design
- Design graphics, posters, and flyers in Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva for events, digital displays, etc.
- Assist in creating general marketing collateral.
- Support key social media campaigns by brainstorming and writing social media content.
- Assist in social media strategy and reporting.
- Shoot and edit photos and videos for use on various social media platforms, the website, and marketing collateral.
- Provide event marketing and logistic support for outreach events.
- Assist with inventorying promotional items.
- Perform other communication tasks as assigned.
- Assist in editing and proofreading collateral.
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
Flexible; 15-20 hours on weekdays, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Availability to work some evenings and weekends is required.
Contact Information to Applicants
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least sophomore status as indicated in application materials.
- Majoring in, marketing, visual art and design, museum studies, public relations, journalism or related field as stated in application materials.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as evidenced by application materials.
- Some experience with social media as demonstrated through coursework or previous work experience.
- Must have some experience with Adobe Creative Suite (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Premier Pro), Microsoft Word and Excel, as evidenced by application materials.
- Availability to work some evenings and weekends, as evidenced by application materials.
- Available to work in shifts of at least two consecutive hours between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday as stated in application materials.
Advertised Salary Range
$14/hr
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience taking photos and/or shooting and editing video.
- Efficient writing and editing skills, as evidenced by application materials.
- Knowledge of AP style, as evidenced by application materials.
- A working knowledge of Adobe software, as evidenced by application materials.
- A working knowledge of Drupal, WordPress or a similar web program, as evidenced by application materials.
- Highly organized, detailed and an excellent communicator, as evidenced by application materials.
Position Overview
The KU Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum is looking for a creative and organized individual to help us share our mission, engage with current and prospective students, and support our overall marketing strategy. As the student communications assistant, you will help the communications coordinator with the creation and planning of digital content for social media and print materials for programs and events, assist with event promotion and organization, and assist with general office operations. This position requires skills in graphic design, photography, videography and writing. The applicant should be detail oriented, a quick learner, and able to manage numerous tasks at once using strong organization skills.
Reg/Temp
Temporary
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application will include a cover letter, resume and one writing sample. Apply online and submit a letter describing your qualifications for this position. Only complete applications will be considered.
Please apply by 11:59pm on 11/10/2025 to be considered. Application review begins 11/11/2025. Posting removal is 11/15/2025 or once candidate has been selected.
Please apply by 11:59pm on 11/10/2025 to be considered. Application review begins 11/11/2025. Posting removal is 11/15/2025 or once candidate has been selected.
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.
