Competitive Awards Student Marketing and Communications Assistant

Competitive Awards Student Marketing and Communications Assistant 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.
Strong written and verbal communication
High level of creativity
Be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines
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:
Assisting with communication efforts through campus outreach, graphic design, social media scheduling, website updates, and digital marketing strategies
Curating content – develop written and visual communications for print, web and social media
Interviewing students, faculty and alumni
Creating informational videos and photography
Assisting with general office support and customer service
In addition to a resume, candidates under consideration will be asked to provide:
a graphic design that you have created either for a class, organization, or just for fun.
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 Possess excellent customer service skills as well as a professional and willing attitude.
Must be reliable and be able to professionally interact with stakeholders including students, faculty, staff, and alumni
Organized, creative, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task
MS Office and Google Drive experience
Video editing and photography experience
Experience with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok
Experience creating materials in Canvas
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Deadline to Apply 09/09/2026
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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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