Undergraduate Student Research Assistant

Position Overview

We teach students to think critically and creatively while preparing them for careers in journalism, mass communications and related fields and for graduate study.

Job Description 45% – Researching topics and finding appropriate literature.

45% – Writing original research suitable for presentation or publication.

10% – Weekly check in/research and writing update meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Organized
• Able to work independently
• Strong research and writing skills
• Willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications N/A

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

• 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 Instructions

To ensure consideration apply by 11:59PM Central Standard Time 12/4/2025.

Contact Information to Applicants

Melissa Greene-Blye

melissagreene-blye@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range

$15.00 per hour

Anticipated Start Date

Wednesday October 1, 2025

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