Competitive Awards Student Marketing and Communications Assistant

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards at University of Kentucky in Lexington seeks a Student Marketing and Communications Assistant for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role involves supporting communication efforts, creating content, and engaging with students, faculty, and alumni.

Responsibilities include producing videos and photography, managing social media, and providing general office support while meeting deadlines in a flexible part-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication.
• High level of creativity.
• Be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines.
• Meaningful understanding of the UK Campus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with communication efforts through campus outreach, graphic design, social media scheduling, website updates, and digital marketing strategies.
• Curating content – develop written and visual communications for print, web and social media.
• Interviewing students, faculty and alumni.
• Creating informational videos and photography.
• Assisting with general office support and customer service.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

High creativity

Self-motivated

Understanding UK Campus

Education

Full-time UK student in good standing

Tools

MS Office

Google Drive

Canvas

Video editing tools

Graphic design tools

Job description

Competitive Awards Student Marketing and Communications Assistant

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Salary Range: $15.00 per hour

Type of Position: Student

Position Time Status: Part-Time

Required Education

MUST BE A FULL-TIME UK STUDENT IN GOOD STANDING

Required Related Experience

Experience in external awards is not required.

1. Strong written and verbal communication
2. High level of creativity
3. Be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines
4. Meaningful understanding of the UK Campus

Required License/Registration/Certification

none

Physical Requirements

Sitting at a desk/computer; pushing or carrying items up to 25 lbs; campus errands; regular use of a computer and media technology.

Shift

10 hours per week – flexible hours based on student’s class schedule

Day shift with occasional evening requirements

The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards is open Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm

No weekend hours

Job Summary

The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards seeks a Student Marketing and Communications Assistant for the 2026-2027 academic year. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

1. Assisting with communication efforts through campus outreach, graphic design, social media scheduling, website updates, and digital marketing strategies
2. Curating content – develop written and visual communications for print, web and social media
3. Interviewing students, faculty and alumni
4. Creating informational videos and photography
5. Assisting with general office support and customer service

In addition to a resume, candidates under consideration will be asked to provide:

1. a graphic design that you have created either for a class, organization, or just for fun.
2. either a YouTube or TikTok link that shows your video editing experience. Your video can be something that you created for a class or just for fun.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

1. Possess excellent customer service skills as well as a professional and willing attitude.
2. Must be reliable and be able to professionally interact with stakeholders including students, faculty, staff, and alumni
3. Organized, creative, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task
4. MS Office and Google Drive experience
5. Video editing and photography experience
6. Experience with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok
7. Experience creating materials in Canvas

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Deadline to Apply

09/09/2026

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