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Department

Lied Center

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description

80% - Graphic Design & Content Creation:

• Designing print and digital marketing materials, editing and resizing images, and creating web graphics using InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

15% - Web Support & Maintenance:

• Assisting with WordPress updates, web page tweaks, and light HTML/CSS/PHP coding adjustments as needed.

5% - Office & Administrative Support:

• General office duties and project coordination as assigned, like printing and folding

Req ID (Ex: 10567BR)

33406BR

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday

10-12 hours per week

Set schedule

Contact Information to Applicants

Kelly Werther

kellyw@ku.edu

Required Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience using Adobe Creative Cloud applications (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) and manipulating images/video for print, digital, and social media marketing, as evidenced by application materials.
• Graphic design experience in print and electronic layout and design, as evidenced by application materials.

Advertised Salary Range

12.00

Preferred Qualifications

• Upper class student status (Junior/Senior)
• Experience with coding and web maintenance in WordPress or another CMS (HTML, CSS, PHP).
• WordPress theme-building experience.

Position Overview

The student graphic designer will assist the creative director to produce print and digital marketing and promotional campaign materials, with additional web design, coding, and site updates assigned as needed. Duties will include:

• Creating print and digital ads (including editing or creating video clips for social media), flyers, PowerPoints, web images, and other design projects.
• Assisting with website maintenance, such as basic CSS, HTML, and PHP updates or content tweaks as needed.

Office duties may also be assigned, as needed. The ideal candidate will possess a strong ability to multitask, strong communication skills, and can demonstrate accountability.

Reg/Temp

Temporary

Application Review Begins

14-Aug-2026

Anticipated Start Date

14-Sep-2026

Additional Candidate Instruction

In addition to the online application, please provide:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three references
• A minimum of three portfolio (or a link to online portfolio)

Application review begins Friday, August 14, 2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified. Please apply prior to the review date for first consideration.

Position Requirements

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

(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.