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Posted August 14, 2026

Competitive Awards Student Marketing and Communications Assistant

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States 40502 Full Time
Reference: 286477586


University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details
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.
  1. Strong written and verbal communication
  2. High level of creativity
  3. Be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines
  4. 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:
  1. Assisting with communication efforts through campus outreach, graphic design, social media scheduling, website updates, and digital marketing strategies
  2. Curating content – develop written and visual communications for print, web and social media
  3. Interviewing students, faculty and alumni
  4. Creating informational videos and photography
  5. Assisting with general office support and customer service
In addition to a resume, candidates under consideration will be asked to provide:
  1. a graphic design that you have created either for a class, organization, or just for fun.
  2. 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
  1. Possess excellent customer service skills as well as a professional and willing attitude.
  2. Must be reliable and be able to professionally interact with stakeholders including students, faculty, staff, and alumni
  3. Organized, creative, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task
  4. MS Office and Google Drive experience
  5. Video editing and photography experience
  6. Experience with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok
  7. 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.


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    Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
    1. Resume
    Optional Documents
    1. Cover Letter




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