Competitive Awards Student Marketing and Communications Assistant

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring a Competitive Awards Student Marketing and Communications Assistant. The assistant will support communication efforts through campus outreach, graphic design, social media scheduling, website updates, and digital marketing, while also creating written and visual content, interviewing stakeholders, producing videos and photography, and assisting with general office and customer service tasks.

Highlights

Assist with campus outreach, graphic design, social media scheduling, website updates, and digital marketing strategies.
Develop written and visual communications for print, web, and social media platforms.
Interview students, faculty, and alumni to create content.
Create informational videos and handle photography assignments.
Provide general office support and customer service.
Must be a full-time University of Kentucky student in good standing.
Required skills include written and verbal communication, creativity, self-motivation, organization, and knowledge of MS Office, Google Drive, video editing, photography, and social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
Experience with Canvas for creating materials is preferred.
Flexible part-time position requiring approximately 10 hours per week with no weekend hours; salary is $15.00 per hour.
Work involves interacting professionally with students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Competitive Awards Student Marketing and Communications Assistant Full Description

Toggle navigation

Applicant Support

Competitive Awards Student Marketing and Communications Assistant Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job

Posting Details

Job Title	Competitive Awards Student Marketing and Communications Assistant
Requisition Number	DU14994
Department Name	8Z411:CHELLGREN CENTER
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. Strong written and verbal communication High level of creativity Be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines 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: 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 In addition to a resume, candidates under consideration will be asked to provide: a graphic design that you have created either for a class, organization, or just for fun. 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	Possess excellent customer service skills as well as a professional and willing attitude. Must be reliable and be able to professionally interact with stakeholders including students, faculty, staff, and alumni Organized, creative, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task MS Office and Google Drive experience Video editing and photography experience Experience with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok Experience creating materials in Canvas
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	09/09/2026
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 (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

805 Las Cimas Parkway Suite 400 Austin, Texas, 78746

© University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 40506
An Equal Opportunity University
Accreditation
Directory
Email
Privacy Policy

To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at
.

Any data not saved will be lost.

Click 'OK' to keep your session active.

Original Job Description

Toggle navigation

Applicant Support

Competitive Awards Student Marketing and Communications Assistant Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job

Posting Details

Job Title	Competitive Awards Student Marketing and Communications Assistant
Requisition Number	DU14994
Department Name	8Z411:CHELLGREN CENTER
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. Strong written and verbal communication High level of creativity Be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines 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: 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 In addition to a resume, candidates under consideration will be asked to provide: a graphic design that you have created either for a class, organization, or just for fun. 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	Possess excellent customer service skills as well as a professional and willing attitude. Must be reliable and be able to professionally interact with stakeholders including students, faculty, staff, and alumni Organized, creative, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task MS Office and Google Drive experience Video editing and photography experience Experience with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok Experience creating materials in Canvas
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	09/09/2026
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 (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

805 Las Cimas Parkway Suite 400 Austin, Texas, 78746

Lexington, Kentucky 40506
An Equal Opportunity University
Accreditation
Directory
Email
Privacy Policy

To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at
.

Any data not saved will be lost.

Click 'OK' to keep your session active.

Let me find your next job.

Thanks - you're signed up.

Competitive Awards Student Marketing and Communications Assistant

Edtech.com's Summary

Competitive Awards Student Marketing and Communications Assistant Full Description

Sr. Product Marketing Manager

Growth Marketer, Lead Generation

Growth Marketer, Community & Engagement

Senior Manager, Customer Marketing

Senior Manager, Content & Search Marketing