Communications Associate - Student Hourly

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking a Student Communications Associate to support Student Affairs with graphic design, video, and writing across print and digital media. Most work occurs in Kansas Union Suite 400, engaging students, staff, and families through visual storytelling.

You will help plan social media, capture events with photography/video, draft copy for student audiences, and edit video content for various platforms while maintaining a welcoming campus atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must be in good academic standing.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams).
• Website content management experience (Drupal/WordPress/HTML/CSS/JavaScript).
• Able to work some nights, mornings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of a social media plan for the academic year.
• Photograph, film, and capture events as requested by Student Affairs staff.
• Draft and edit communications copy for student audiences.
• Edit video content for distribution on multiple platforms.
• Promote a welcoming environment for all KU campus community members.
• Attend trainings and events as required.
• Report hours and complete timesheets as directed by the supervisor.

Skills

Graphic design

Photography

Videography

Written communication

Social media planning

Video editing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Drupal

WordPress

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Position Overview

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.

Job Description

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

• 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.

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.
2. Experience reviewing analytics and using them to inform communication strategies.
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.
5. Professional or personal photography or videography experience.
6. Eligibility for Federal Work Study preferred.

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

• Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
• 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.

Contact Information to Applicants

Morelle Maddox

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Advertised Salary Range$12.00 per hour

Anticipated Start DateMonday November 2, 2026