WS - Humanities Program Assistant - FWS

HUMANITIES PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Division: CAS Department: Humanities

Experience: Entry

Job Code: GL Code: FWS

Supervisor of Student Employee(s): Andrew Reed

FWS, IWS, or Grant Funded: ☒ FWS, ☐ IWS, ☐ Grant Funded

Avg. Hours/Week: ☐ 1-5, ☒ 6-10, ☐ 11-15, ☐ 16-20

Requested Start Date: 8/24/26 Term of Position: ☐ Summer, ☒ Fall, ☒ Spring

Entry-level assistants focus on highlighting the vibrant community of the UPIKE Humanities division through digital storytelling. The primary responsibility of this role is to create engaging social media content and write spotlight articles for UPIKE Humanities accounts. This position is designed for students looking to develop professional skills in interviewing, journalism, copywriting, and social media management from the ground up.

Responsibilities and Career Competencies:

1. Conduct interviews with UPIKE Humanities alumni, current students, and faculty members to gather compelling stories and insights (C, CSD, CT)
2. Write, draft, and edit engaging spotlight articles and features based on interviews for program distribution (C, CT)
3. Create, schedule, and post dynamic photo, video, and text-based content for the UPIKE Humanities social media accounts (T, CTR)
4. Collaborate on digital campaigns to increase engagement and visibility for the Humanities division (TW, L)
5. Demonstrate punctuality, professionalism, strong attention to detail, and a creative drive to pitch new content ideas (P, CSD)

Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook)
• Basic graphic design or content creation tools (Canva, Adobe Express, or Photoshop)
• Strong active listening, interviewing, and storytelling abilities
• Reliability, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn new digital media workflows

In the following sections check all boxes that apply to your job.

Computer Skills: ☐ Word, ☐ Excel, ☐ PowerPoint, ☒ Canva, ☒ Social Media & New Technology, ☐ Other: _________________________

Other Skills: ☒ Attention to detail, ☒ Strong active listening abilities, ☐ Public speaking, ☒ Written & verbal communication, ☐ Customer focused, ☒ Willingness to learn new things

Work Schedule: ☐ Su ___ to ___; ☐ M ___ to ___; ☐ T ___ to ___; ☐ W ___ to ___; ☐ R ___ to ___; ☐ F ___ to ___; ☐ Sa ___ to ___; ☒ Hours vary depending on workload (Check days that apply, insert hours if set, otherwise, check “Hours vary depending on workload”.)

Work Conditions: ☐ Heat, ☐ Cold, ☐ Odors/Smoke, ☐ Toxic Agents, ☐ Dust, ☐ Machinery, ☐ Light Intensity, ☐ Noise, ☐ Vibrations, ☐ Wetness, ☐ Humidity, ☐ Electrical Currents, ☐ Other: _________________________

Physical Demands: ☒ Keyboarding, ☒ Reaching/Handling, ☐ Stooping/Kneeling, ☐ Crouching/Crawling, ☐ Pushing up to ___ lbs., ☐ Pulling up to ___ lbs., ☐ Lifting up to ___ lbs., ☐ Carrying up to ___ lbs., ☐ Climbing, ☐ Balancing, ☐ Other: _________________________

Number of Positions: 1

Pay Rate: $8.75/hr

Location: Building: __ARM___, Room #: 458_____

Additional Comments:

Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.