Student Communications Assistant Job Lawrence area,Kansas USA,Marketing / Advertising / PR

Student Communications Assistant | University of Kansas

The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is seeking a creative, organized individual to help tell the story of the College through our social media platforms and other digital and print channels. As a 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 College'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 short blog posts, as well as capturing photographs and video on the fly. Working as part of the communications team, you will collaborate closely with the Assistant Director of Communications and the Director of Communications and Marketing.

In return, you'll gain hands-on, marketable experience in a dynamic marketing and communications office while playing a creative role in promoting the University of Kansas.

Job Description

60% - Social Media Content & Campaign Management

Write and brainstorm social media content; create, manage, and evaluate key social media campaigns; develop on-brand graphics; curate content across platforms; and assist with community management, social media strategy, and reporting.

25% - Content Development & Storytelling

Assist in developing blog posts, website content, newsletters, and other strategic communications materials. Research and interview sources for articles, and pitch story ideas during communications team meetings.

5% - Event Marketing & Logistics Support

Provide marketing and logistical support for College events and initiatives.

5% - Editing & Proofreading

Assist with editing, proofreading, and quality assurance of communications and marketing materials.

5% - Other Communications Duties

Perform other communications and marketing-related tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must be at least sophomore status as indicated in application materials.

Majoring in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, marketing, public relations, journalism or related field as stated in application materials.

Experience with social media as demonstrated through coursework or previous work experience.

Experience using Adobe Creative Suite as demonstrated through coursework or previous work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

At least two semesters left prior to graduation.

Experience with writing, editing and researching through coursework or previous work experience.

Past volunteer, internship or employment experience where marketing and communications skills were used.

Understanding of social media marketing and communications metric.

Basic photography and video skills (can include using cameras, phones, i-pods or any other device)

To ensure full consideration, please apply before the Final date to receive applications of August 27th, 2026.