FWS Fall 2025 Undergraduate Research Student Marketing and Communications Assistant
Job Title | FWS Fall 2025 Undergraduate Research Student Marketing and Communications Assistant
Requisition Number | DU13601
Department Name | 1B531:Federal Work Study
Work Location | 160 Funkhouser Dr Lexington, KY, 40506
Salary Range | $15.00
Type of Position | Student
Position Time Status | Part-Time
Required Education | Must be a full-time undergraduate student in good academic standing.
Required Related Experience | Experience in Undergraduate Research is not required.1. Strong written and verbal communication 2. High level of creativity 3. Be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines4. Meaningful understanding of the UK Campus5. Possess excellent customer service skills 6. Must be reliable and be able to professionally interact with stakeholders including students, faculty, staff, and alumni 7. Organized, creative, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task8. MS Office and Google Drive experience9. Video editing and photography experience10. Experience with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok
Required License/Registration/Certification | N/A
Physical Requirements | Sitting at a desk/computer; push or carry items up to 25 lbs; campus errands; and regular use of a computer and media technology.
Shift | Weekdays between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Job Summary
The Office of Undergraduate Research seeks a Student Marketing and Communications Assistant for the 2025-2026 academic year. Duties of this position include, but not limited to:
1. Assist with communication efforts through campus outreach, graphic design, social media scheduling, website updates, and digital marketing strategies
2. Curate content – develop written and visual communications for print, web and social media
3. Interview students, faculty and alumni
4. Create informational videos and photography
5. Assist with event management and execution including event marketing, setup, check-in of attendees, facilitation, cleanup and other duties as assigned6. Assist with general office support and customer service
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Experience with Microsoft Office, video editing and photography experience, and social media experience (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok)
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | N/A
Deadline to Apply | 07/29/2025
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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 (859) 257-3172 and ask to speak with your counselor.)
- * 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)?
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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