FWS Fall 2026, Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation Marketing and Communications Assistant

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Marketing and Communications Assistant for the Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation department in Lexington, KY. This student role supports content creation for the department newsletter, LinkedIn, flyers, and other print and online materials.

The position collaborates with the Department Manager and Chair to refresh newsletter formats, design flyer templates for events, and assist with ongoing communications updates.

Qualifications

• Writing, design and marketing skills.
• Some digital design experience and/or marketing and communication experience. PR, marketing, and other related majors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop content for the department newsletter, LinkedIn, flyers, and other print and online marketing materials.
• Update the department newsletter format, create flyer templates for events and announcements, and assist with other updates to current communications.

Skills

Writing

Design

Marketing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

FWS Fall 2026, Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation Marketing and Communications Assistant

Job Title FWS Fall 2026, Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation Marketing and Communications Assistant

Requisition Number

Requisition Number DU14809

Department Name

Work Location

Work Location 597 S Upper St Lexington, KY, 40508

Salary Range

Salary Range $15.00 - $20.00

Type of Position

Type of Position Student

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Part-Time

Required Education

High school diploma.

Required Related Experience

N/A

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Physical Requirements

Sitting at a computer terminal for several hours at a time.

Shift

Weekdays between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Job Summary

The Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation is seeking a Marketing and Communications Assistant to work under the direction of the Department Manager. This position will develop content for the department newsletter, LinkedIn, flyers, and other print and online marketing materials. Additionally, this position will work closely with the Department Manager and Department Chair to update the department newsletter format, create flyer templates for events and announcements, and assist with other updates to current communications.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Writing, design, and marketing skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Some digital design experience and/or marketing and communication experience. PR, marketing, and other related majors preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 12/31/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Have you been awarded Federal Work Study?(If you are unsure, or you have not yet been awarded Federal Work Study, please contact the Student Financial Aid office at [phone] and ask to speak with your counselor.)
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please state your current 8-digit UKID number and LinkBlue ID

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Kentucky state law requires anyone who works after 10:30 p.m. on school nights (Sunday - Thursday), and after 1:00 a.m. on non-school nights (Friday - Sunday), to be 18+ years of age. Are you over the age of 18 or will you be 18 before August 1st of the fall semester or January 1st for the spring term (or before employment)?
  • Yes
  • No