Student Outreach & Digital Communications Assistant

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Kansas African Studies Center at the University of Kansas is seeking a Student Outreach & Communications Assistant to support outreach, communications, and public engagement. The student hourly worker will promote KASC events across multiple platforms and assist with digital content.

Responsibilities include developing outreach initiatives, maintaining contact lists, promoting on the website and social media, and creating educational resources for K-12 visits and educator workshops.

Qualifications

• Must be in good academic standing as indicated in application materials
• Experience with website management and social media communication as evidenced by application materials
• Experience with Microsoft Word Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook as evidenced by application materials
• Experience with creating promotional flyers and content as indicated in application materials

Responsibilities

• 20% - Event Promotion: Collaborate with the Coordinator of Outreach and Communications to promote KASC events through various outreach and communication channels
• 20% - Outreach Initiatives: Develop and implement outreach initiatives to increase awareness and engagement with KASC programs and activities
• 20% - Networking & Contact Management: Build and maintain contact lists to support networking efforts and future projects
• 20% - Website & Social Media Engagement: Support and enhance user engagement with the KASC website and social media accounts; develop content and assist with digital communication strategies
• 20% - Educational Resource Development: Develop and maintain collections of pedagogical materials for K-12 visits, educator workshops, and public events

Skills

Website management & social media

Promotional content creation

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Kansas African Studies Center at the University of Kansas is seeking a Student Outreach & Communications Assistant to support outreach, communications, and public engagement. The student hourly worker will promote KASC events across multiple platforms and assist with digital content.

Responsibilities include developing outreach initiatives, maintaining contact lists, promoting on the website and social media, and creating educational resources for K-12 visits and educator workshops.