Student Affairs Social Media Graduate Assistant

Position Overview

A graduate assistant position is open at KU Student Affairs. A successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Director of Student Affairs Communications to develop a social media strategy for students, staff, community members, and families. This position will require skills in graphic design, video editing, writing, proofreading, and social media strategy.

An ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and have strong skills in visual storytelling, written communication, and campaign strategy.

The Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs coordinates and develops student support programs and services and serves as an advocate for student needs across the university community that contributes to overall academic success. Student Affairs extends beyond the classroom. Our mission is to engage the KU community in programs and services that make learning possible.

Job DescriptionThe graduate assistant will create video and graphic design content, manage multiple social media accounts, and assist with the promotion of the Student Affairs departments and programs via print and digital media. This is an in-person position. Work will mostly be completed in Kansas Union Suite 400.

• 15% - Create a social media plan based on the academic year.
• 15% - Coordinating posting calendars with communications associates.
• 10% - Produce content with the assistance of student communications associates.
• 10% - Engage with campus partners on social media.
• 10% - Post regularly on Instagram, YouTube, and other social media platforms.
• 10% - Utilize best practices for Search Engine Optimization.
• 10% - Photograph, film, and capture events as requested by Student Affairs staff.
• 10% - Edit video content to be shared on various platforms.
• 5% - Attend and participate in trainings and events.
• 5% - Report work hours and complete timesheets as directed by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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.

(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 InstructionsA complete application should include a resume, cover letter, and a portfolio with at least three samples of creative work (photo, video, graphic design, social media, and / or writing samples). An application that does not include samples of work will not be considered.

To ensure consideration apply by 11 : 59 PM Central Standard Time 11 / 13 / 2025.Contact Information to ApplicantsMorelle Maddox

Morellemaddox@ku.eduAdvertised Salary Range$16.00-18.00 per hourAnticipated Start DateMonday December 8, 2025 Apply to Job