Student Communications Assistant

We are seeking a creative, organized individual to help tell the story of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences through social media, digital, and print channels. This role involves day-to-day creation, posting, and planning of social media campaigns, strengthening engagement with current and prospective students, and supporting the College's overall marketing and communications strategy. You will develop ideas for fun, engaging social media campaigns and contribute to writing, photography, and video content.

About the role

This fast-paced position offers hands-on, marketable experience in a dynamic marketing and communications office while allowing you to play a creative role in promoting the University of Kansas. You will collaborate closely with the Assistant Director of Communications and the Director of Communications and Marketing.

Responsibilities

• 60% - Social Media Content & Campaign Management: Write and brainstorm social media content; create, manage, and evaluate key social media campaigns; develop on-brand graphics; curate content across platforms; and assist with community management, social media strategy, and reporting.
• 25% - Content Development & Storytelling: Assist in developing blog posts, website content, newsletters, and other strategic communications materials. Research and interview sources for articles, and pitch story ideas during communications team meetings.
• 5% - Event Marketing & Logistics Support: Provide marketing and logistical support for College events and initiatives.
• 5% - Editing & Proofreading: Assist with editing, proofreading, and quality assurance of communications and marketing materials.
• 5% - Other Communications Duties: Perform other communications and marketing-related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least sophomore status.
• Majoring in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, marketing, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• Experience with social media as demonstrated through coursework or previous work experience.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite as demonstrated through coursework or previous work experience.
• 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:
  • Have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester, or
  • Be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours, or
  • Be enrolled in summer session, or
  • Be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester.
• Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students (exceptions for GRA/GTA/GA appointments do not apply).
• Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by unit leadership and HR.
• A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two semesters left prior to graduation.
• Experience with writing, editing, and researching through coursework or previous work experience.
• Past volunteer, internship, or employment experience where marketing and communications skills were used.
• Understanding of social media marketing and communications metrics.
• Basic photography and video skills (can include using cameras, phones, or other devices).

Pay

$13.00 per hour

Anticipated start date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026.