FWS Fall 2026, Undergraduate Research Marketing and Communications Student Assistant

Job Title
FWS Fall 2026, Undergraduate Research Marketing and Communications Student Assistant

Requisition Number
DU14825

Department Name
1B531:Federal Work Study

Work Location
160 Funkhouser Dr Lexington, KY, 40506

Salary Range
$15.00

Type of Position
Student

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

Enrolled full-time at UK as an undergraduate.

Required Related Experience

• 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

N/A

Physical Requirements

Sitting at a desk/computer; push or carry items up to 25 lbs; campus errands; regular use of a computer and media technology.

Shift

Weekdays between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Job Summary

Assisting with the creation, editing, production, coordination, and implementation of creative content for the program’s digital accounts and other assets, working within brand standards.

● Writing appropriate media, including press releases social media features.

● Creating graphics promoting events, resources and other initiatives.

● Interviewing ambassadors, students, research faculty, and alumni.

● All aspects of photography and video production (filming, editing, etc).

● Assisting with managing content calendars.

● Developing communication strategies; design, organize, and execute strategic

communication.

● Tracking analytics and identifying areas to optimize online presence.

● Serving as liaison to students and faculty to coordinate photo and video content for Instagram and email campaigns; partner to implement Instagram takeovers promoting research and recruiting events.

● Evaluating and reporting on social media and website analytics.

● Assisting with event management and execution, including: event marketing, setup, check-in of attendees, facilitation, cleanup and other duties as assigned.

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.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Social media content management and graphic design. Marketing, Integrated Strategic Communications majors preferred.

Deadline to Apply
08/03/2026

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