Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research

Graduate Research Assistantship - Communications

The graduate research assistant for the Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research shall be a graduate student enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours per semester at Kansas State University. The successful candidate must have an ability to establish rapport with students and faculty and must be self-motivated and a team player.

Professional presentation is a must as well as strong written and spoken communication and experience with social media, databases and other software, creativity, and attention to detail. The position requires 20 hours per week for spring 2026 and there is an opportunity to renew. It provides health insurance eligibility. A tuition waiver for up to 10 credit hours is available. Scholar Development & Undergraduate Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To learn more about SDUR see this website at this link.

Expectations:

• Work with SDUR administrators to develop and implement social media plan for office
• Coordinate social media efforts with partner units (Education Abroad, Staley School, DCM, etc.)
• Serve on Staley communications committee
• Promote SDUR events such as scholarship information sessions and the Undergraduate Research Symposium
• Recruit via social media, website and other avenues for McNair Scholars Program, various nationally competitive scholarships, Undergraduate Research Amplification Program and the
• Developing Scholarship program. In addition, promote SDUR research and travel awards.
• Assist with alumni outreach research
• Help to update and maintain SDUR website
• Compile reference files (scholarships, internships, conferences) and update student opportunities page on website
• Design program materials (e.g. brochures, newsletters, posters, etc.)
• Other tasks deemed appropriate