Student Photography Assistant Job at The University of Kansas in Lawrence

Overview

The Student Photographer/Documentation Assistant supports the Visual Arts program by photographing and documenting student artwork for archival, exhibition, and promotional purposes. This position requires technical skill in capturing high-quality images of both 2-D and 3-D work, as well as proficiency in digital editing and record management. The role involves close collaboration with students to ensure their work is accurately represented and requires flexibility to meet diverse project needs and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Photograph and accurately document student artwork, ensuring appropriate lighting and composition for both 2-D and 3-D pieces.
• Work directly with students to schedule and capture required images of their artwork, providing guidance and support throughout the process.
• Edit and enhance images using Adobe Photoshop to ensure consistency, accuracy, and readiness for exhibition or publication.
• Assist in organizing, labeling, and maintaining digital archives of student artwork for easy access and long-term storage.
• Capture and deliver high-quality images that meet professional standards for clarity, accuracy, and presentation.

Required Qualifications

1. Experience in digital photography, including image capture and editing, as indicated in application materials.
2. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, with the ability to perform advanced image adjustments and enhancements as indicated in application materials.
3. Skilled in documenting both two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) artwork with attention to detail and accuracy, as indicated in application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Eligible for Federal Work-Study through the financial aid office.

Position Requirements

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 Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

1. Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
2. 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.

Additional Candidate Instructions

• In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
• Resume
• Cover Letter detailing your qualifications

To ensure full consideration, please apply before the application deadline of October, 30th 2025.

Contact Information to Applicants

Sarah Thomas
sarah.t@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range

$15.00

Anticipated Start Date

Wednesday November 5, 2025