Student Office & Marketing Assistant
Center for Public Partnerships & Research, Topeka, KS, United States
Position Overview
The ideal candidate will contribute research, content, and hands‑on execution of marketing tasks for the Department of Theatre & Dance and its production wings University Theatre and University Dance Company. Candidate will work with the Marketing Communications Coordinator on promoting many on‑campus, live, performing arts productions throughout the academic year. Tasks include but are not limited to: taking photos and video, writing copy for Instagram, Facebook, and other marketing deliverables, and outreach to students and alums to generate story ideas and follow up on news tips. Some “street team” work required. Administrative work/general office duties as assigned. Expected hours of 10‑15 hours a week. Some weekend and evening hours may be required to attend performances, rehearsals, or special events.
Job Description Marketing (55%)
Assist in carrying out multi‑channel marketing campaigns related to the KU Theatre & Dance performance season, under the supervision of the Department’s Marketing Communication Coordinator
Write copy for social media channels, including Facebook and Instagram
Visit classrooms and cull industry and internal Department news for posting to social media
Proofread text for outward‑facing KU Theatre & Dance marketing deliverables, among other communications
Take photos and video of performances, rehearsals, special events, and classes
Research and conduct outreach to students and alums, and to a lesser extent staff and faculty
Maintain Promotional Presence (40%)
Provide a student voice for KU Theatre & Dance Instagram channels through posting and generating content. Serves as a primary admin, populating two vibrant Instagram channels, checking them frequently, and reporting any noteworthy activity to the supervisor.
Publish content to Facebook and YouTube
Participate as part of a “street team” distributing physical marketing materials
Administrative Duties (5%)
Greeting guests and representing the Department in the office or at special events
Attending to marketing and promotional signage needs
General administrative office work
Required Qualifications
Strong written and editorial skills, as indicated in application materials.
Proficiency with social media and familiarity with content creation apps/resources, as indicated in application materials.
Background in Marketing, Journalism, Photography, Film, English or related field, as indicated in application materials.
Preferred Qualifications
Background in the performing arts, particularly theatre and/or dance, as indicated in application materials.
Prior marketing experience or experience working or interning for a theatre or dance company, as indicated in application materials.
Adobe Creative Suite, especially Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop, as indicated in application materials.
Position Requirements
Ability to work 10‑15 hours per week, including occasional evenings.
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
Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
This is an hourly
on‑exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly
on‑exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Additional Candidate Instructions
Resume/ CV
Cover Letter addressing required/ preferred qualifications
Apply before the application deadline of
May 3rd, 2026 .
Contact Information Lisa Coble-Krings lcoble@ku.edu
Additional Details Advertised Salary Range: $13.00 Anticipated Start Date: Monday August 24, 2026
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Job Description Marketing (55%)
Assist in carrying out multi‑channel marketing campaigns related to the KU Theatre & Dance performance season, under the supervision of the Department’s Marketing Communication Coordinator
Write copy for social media channels, including Facebook and Instagram
Visit classrooms and cull industry and internal Department news for posting to social media
Proofread text for outward‑facing KU Theatre & Dance marketing deliverables, among other communications
Take photos and video of performances, rehearsals, special events, and classes
Research and conduct outreach to students and alums, and to a lesser extent staff and faculty
Maintain Promotional Presence (40%)
Provide a student voice for KU Theatre & Dance Instagram channels through posting and generating content. Serves as a primary admin, populating two vibrant Instagram channels, checking them frequently, and reporting any noteworthy activity to the supervisor.
Publish content to Facebook and YouTube
Participate as part of a “street team” distributing physical marketing materials
Administrative Duties (5%)
Greeting guests and representing the Department in the office or at special events
Attending to marketing and promotional signage needs
General administrative office work
Required Qualifications
Strong written and editorial skills, as indicated in application materials.
Proficiency with social media and familiarity with content creation apps/resources, as indicated in application materials.
Background in Marketing, Journalism, Photography, Film, English or related field, as indicated in application materials.
Preferred Qualifications
Background in the performing arts, particularly theatre and/or dance, as indicated in application materials.
Prior marketing experience or experience working or interning for a theatre or dance company, as indicated in application materials.
Adobe Creative Suite, especially Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop, as indicated in application materials.
Position Requirements
Ability to work 10‑15 hours per week, including occasional evenings.
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
Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
This is an hourly
on‑exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly
on‑exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Additional Candidate Instructions
Resume/ CV
Cover Letter addressing required/ preferred qualifications
Apply before the application deadline of
May 3rd, 2026 .
Contact Information Lisa Coble-Krings lcoble@ku.edu
Additional Details Advertised Salary Range: $13.00 Anticipated Start Date: Monday August 24, 2026
#J-18808-Ljbffr