Communications Associate, Student Hourly

About the Role

A student communication associate position is open at KU Student Affairs. A successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Director of Student Affairs Communications to create promotional materials for students, staff, community members, and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and execution of a social media plan for the academic year (30%).
• Photograph, film, and capture events as requested by Student Affairs staff (20%).
• Draft and edit communications copy and material for student audiences (20%).
• Edit video content to be shared on various platforms (10%).
• Promote a welcoming environment for all members of the KU campus community (10%).
• Attend and participate in trainings and events (5%).
• Report work hours and complete timesheets as directed by the supervisor (5%).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be in good academic standing.
• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.
• Website content management experience (e.g., Drupal, Word Press, HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Availability to work some nights, mornings, and weekends.
• Experience with social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.
• Experience reviewing analytics and using them to inform communication strategies.
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Express.
• Professional or personal photography or videography experience.
• Eligibility for Federal Work Study preferred.
• Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in written or visual storytelling, communications, graphic design, or administration.
• The student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours during the semester term of the appointment.
• 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.

Additional Candidate Instructions

Please provide a cover letter, resume, and portfolio of professional or personal creative work. Include in your resume or cover letter your availability for work from Monday through Friday, between 9 am to 5 pm. Incomplete applications will not be considered.