Student Hourly-Digital Communications Assistant

University of Kansas; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy is seeking a creative Digital Communications Assistant to manage social media campaigns and craft engaging content across platforms. You will help tell the school's story through digital and print channels, posting regularly and planning campaigns to reach students and campus audiences.

This role involves writing, editing, and photographing content, collaborating with the Manager of Communications, and gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Majoring in art, marketing, design, digital media, journalism, or related field as stated in application materials.
• Experience with social media as demonstrated through coursework or previous work experience.

Responsibilities

• Write and brainstorm social media content for the School of Pharmacy.
• Create and manage cross-platform social media campaigns.
• Design on-brand graphics and curate content highlighting departments and events.
• Monitor activities and identify engaging content opportunities.
• Assist with community management, analytics, and reporting.
• Develop blog posts, newsletters, and feature stories.
• Support research communications and promote faculty achievements.
• Assist with event marketing and logistics.
• Edit and proofread communications for brand consistency.
• Perform other communications duties as assigned.

Skills

Social media

Writing

Editing

Researching

Education

Art/Marketing/Digital media

Tools

Photography

Video

Job description

Job Description

55% Social Media Content & Campaign Management

• Write, develop, and brainstorm social media content for the School of Pharmacy.
• Create, manage, and evaluate social media campaigns across platforms.
• Design on-brand graphics and curate content highlighting School of Pharmacy departments, programs, students, faculty, staff, and events.
• Monitor School of Pharmacy activities and identify opportunities for timely and engaging content.
• Assist with community management, social media strategy, analytics, and reporting.

20% Content Development & Storytelling

• Assist with the development of blog posts, website content, newsletters, feature stories, and other strategic communications materials.
• Research topics, interview sources, and gather information for communications projects.
• Pitch story ideas and contribute to communications team planning discussions.

10% Research Communications

• Learn the principles and best practices of research communications.
• Assist with identifying, translating, and promoting research accomplishments for internal and external audiences.
• Support communications efforts that highlight faculty research, grants, publications, and scholarly impact.

5% Event Marketing & Logistics Support

• Provide marketing and promotional support for School of Pharmacy events and initiatives.
• Assist with event-related communications, social media coverage, and logistical coordination, as assigned.

5% Editing & Proofreading

• Review and proofread communications and marketing materials for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to brand standards.
• Assist with quality assurance efforts across communications projects.

5% Other Communications Duties

• Perform other communications, marketing, and administrative duties as assigned in support of the School of Pharmacy's strategic goals.

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 university's 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, [e-mail], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

Required Qualifications

1. Majoring in art, marketing, design, digital media, journalism, or related field as stated in application materials.
2. Experience with social media as demonstrated through coursework or previous work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1. At least two semesters left prior to graduation.
2. Experience with writing, editing and researching through coursework or previous work experience. As evidenced by application materials.
3. Understanding of social media marketing and communications metric. As evidenced by application materials.
4. Basic photography and video skills (can include using cameras, phones, or other devices). As evidenced by application materials.

Position Overview

The School of Pharmacy is seeking a creative, organized individual to help tell the story of the school through our social media platforms and other digital and print channels. As a Digital Communications Assistant, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day creation, posting, and planning of social media campaigns and activities. You will help strengthen engagement with current and prospective students, connect with key campus audiences, and support the school's overall marketing and communications strategy.

You will also play an important creative role by developing ideas for fun, engaging social media campaigns that resonate with fellow students. This fast-paced position involves a mix of writing social media content and capture photographs and video on the fly.

You will collaborate closely with the Manager of Communications and gain hands-on, marketable experience in a dynamic marketing and communications office while playing a creative role in promoting the University of Kansas.

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 arenot 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.