Communications & Outreach Student Hourly

Position OverviewThe student hourly for the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships provides administrative and communications support for strategic priorities related to undergraduate research and nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships. The student hourly is responsible for supporting outreach and communication efforts, event planning, and office operations. This position uses a breadth of KU-approved systems to complete work, including but not limited to, Adobe Express and other Adobe products, Emma HQ for newsletter development, Microsoft 365 products, and more. The student hourly will also help coordinate and participate in campus events such as information fairs, workshops, and recognition receptions. This position reports to the associate director of the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships.Job Description75% Outreach & Promotion

• Assist with outreach and promotional efforts for the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships. through targeted emails, newsletters, social media, online content, etc.
• Create handouts, flyers, social media graphics, etc.
• Create social media caption content.
• Draft and/or proofread news releases to publish in KU News.
  
  

15% Event & Operational Logistics

• Organize and assist with event logistics for Rising Scholars annual events, fall and spring recognition events, workshops, etc.
• Help track faculty fellow appointment data.
  
  

10% Office Administration

• Welcome students and other constituents visiting Summerfield 203 and assist with front office administration; provide exceptional customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated computer competency (Microsoft Office Suite) and capacity to learn new software systems as detailed in resume.
• Strong attention to detail as evidenced through previous experience and application materials.
• Strong communication skills as evidenced in application materials and interview.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with undergraduate research and/or nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships.
• Experience with public relations, outreach, social media, etc.
• Experience creating/designing handouts, social media graphics, etc.
• Experience with Adobe products and/or other design tools.
• Experience in event planning.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Eligible for Federal Work Study through KU Financial Aid.
  
  

Position RequirementsDuring 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.

• 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 InstructionsIn addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
• A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
• Resume or curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three professional references.
  
  

Application review begins Monday, May 25th 2026, For consideration, please apply no later than Sunday, May 24th 2026.

Contact Information to ApplicantsMulu Lemma

leyesus1@ku.edu

785-864-9627Advertised Salary Range$11.50Anticipated Start DateMonday June 1, 2026Apply to Job