Communications & Outreach Student Hourly

Topeka, KS (On-site)

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Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive outreach and content support for a university research center as a student hourly, handling promotion, event logistics, and front-desk tasks.

  • Must-have: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software quickly.
  • Standout: Experience creating handouts and social graphics using design tools.
  • Standout: Strong communication skills and front-office/customer service experience.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist with outreach and promotional efforts for the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships. through targeted emails, newsletters, social media, online content, etc.
  • Create handouts, flyers, social media graphics, etc.
  • Create social media caption content.
  • Draft and/or proofread news releases to publish in KU News.
  • Organize and assist with event logistics for Rising Scholars annual events, fall and spring recognition events, workshops, etc.
  • Help track faculty fellow appointment data.
  • Welcome students and other constituents visiting Summerfield 203 and assist with front office administration; provide exceptional customer service.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated computer competency (Microsoft Office Suite) and capacity to learn new software systems as detailed in resume.
  • Strong attention to detail as evidenced through previous experience and application materials.
  • Strong communication skills as evidenced in application materials and interview.
  • 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 employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
  • 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.

Preferred

  • Familiarity with undergraduate research and/or nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships.
  • Experience with public relations, outreach, social media, etc.
  • Experience creating/designing handouts, social media graphics, etc.
  • Experience with Adobe products and/or other design tools.
  • Experience in event planning.
  • Previous customer service experience.
  • Eligible for Federal Work Study through KU Financial Aid.
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