Communications Associate Student Hourly

The student communications associate will create video and graphic design content and assist with the promotion of the Student Affairs departments and programs via print and digital media. Work will mostly be completed in Kansas Union Suite 400.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

30% - Assist with the planning and execution of a social media plan for the academic year.
20% - Photograph film and capture events as requested by Student Affairs staff.
20% - Draft and edit communications copy and material for student audiences.
10% - Edit video content to be shared on various platforms.
10% - Promote a welcoming environment for all members of the KU campus community.
5% - Attend and participate in trainings and events.
5% - Report work hours and complete timesheets as directed by the supervisor.
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 universitys 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 Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.

Work Schedule
12-15 hours a week. This is an in-person position in the Kansas Union Suite 400.

Contact Information to Applicants
Morelle Maddox

1. Must be in good academic standing.
2. Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Outlook Word PowerPoint Excel and Teams as evidenced in application materials.
3. Website content management experience (e.g. Drupal Word Press HTML CSS JavaScript etc.)
4. Availability to work some nights mornings and weekends.

1. Proficient with social media platforms including Twitter Facebook TikTok and Instagram as evidenced in application materials.
2. Experience reviewing analytics and using them to inform communication strategiesas evidenced in application materials.
3. Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign Premiere Pro Illustrator Photoshop and Express.
4. One year of experience in written or visual storytelling communications graphic design or administration.

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. This position will require skills in graphic design photography videography and writing.

An ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and have strong skills in visual storytelling written communication and organization.

The Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs coordinates and develops student support programs and services and serves as an advocate for student needs across the university community that contributes to overall academic success. Student Affairs extends beyond the classroom. Our mission is to engage the KU community in programs and services that make learning possible.

Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application should include a resume cover letter and a portfolio with at least three samples of creative work (photo video graphic design social media and/or writing samples). An application that does not include samples of work will not be considered.

To ensure consideration apply by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time 11/13/2025.

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.