Graphic Designer/Media Specialist
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations
Posted on April 8, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Working Title
Graphic Designer/Media Specialist
Position Number
00370A
Department
STUDENT HOUSING
Location
Norfolk, VA
Type of Position
Classified
Type of Job
Full Time
EEO Category
C Technicians
Job Description
Supporting Housing & Residence Life, the Graphic Designer/Media Specialist is responsible for creating visual content for Housing and Residence Life. The Graphic Designer/Media Specialist work collaboratively with the department in the strategy for current and future students. With experience in both video production and photography, the incumbent in this position, will create exciting and interesting content that will engage students on marketing channels ranging from social media and digital ads, to websites, presentations, and email campaigns.
As a member of the Marketing team, this position will support the goal to deliver personalized, meaningful, and outstanding experiences to all students, prospective families, and faculty/staff in the most creative and resourceful way possible. The Graphic Designer reports to the Associate Director of Communications for Administrative Services.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of social media, print, video, and web content, preferably in higher education or government agencies. Ability to understand historical, current, and future trends in the digital content and social media spaces. Detail-oriented approach and the ability to work under pressure; with the ability to edit according to tight deadlines, scripts, and brand guidelines; and manage multiple projects and competing priorities. Ability to work in a collaborative team setting to creatively help the team enhance its branding, social media content, and strategy, while also being self-motivated and organized.Demonstrate ability to follow directions and process routine administrative work with minimal supervision.
Special licenses, registration or certification
None
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Considerable experience in graphic design.Considerable experience in resolving issues and concerns for internal and external clients and stakeholders.Considerable experience providing professional designs to multiple stakeholders.Some experience with capturing video of events, video production.Some experience taking professional photos.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Previous experience in Adobe Cloud and other design programs.Some experience with layout and design principles.Some experience working in a university setting.Some supervisory experience.
Extensive experience in the application of effective student-centered principles to both internal and external customers.
Conditions of Employment
Given the nature of the positions in Student Engagement & Enrollment Services that provide support to student services and/or student-centered programs, the employee occupying this position may be required to work during a university closing as directed by his or her supervisor.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at $ - 44,000
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number
S02582
Job Open To
General Public
Open Date
04/08/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Please include a portfolio of your work.
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
College Home Page
Department Home Page
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Working Title
Graphic Designer/Media Specialist
Position Number
00370A
Department
STUDENT HOUSING
Location
Norfolk, VA
Type of Position
Classified
Type of Job
Full Time
EEO Category
C Technicians
Job Description
Supporting Housing & Residence Life, the Graphic Designer/Media Specialist is responsible for creating visual content for Housing and Residence Life. The Graphic Designer/Media Specialist work collaboratively with the department in the strategy for current and future students. With experience in both video production and photography, the incumbent in this position, will create exciting and interesting content that will engage students on marketing channels ranging from social media and digital ads, to websites, presentations, and email campaigns.
As a member of the Marketing team, this position will support the goal to deliver personalized, meaningful, and outstanding experiences to all students, prospective families, and faculty/staff in the most creative and resourceful way possible. The Graphic Designer reports to the Associate Director of Communications for Administrative Services.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of social media, print, video, and web content, preferably in higher education or government agencies. Ability to understand historical, current, and future trends in the digital content and social media spaces. Detail-oriented approach and the ability to work under pressure; with the ability to edit according to tight deadlines, scripts, and brand guidelines; and manage multiple projects and competing priorities. Ability to work in a collaborative team setting to creatively help the team enhance its branding, social media content, and strategy, while also being self-motivated and organized.Demonstrate ability to follow directions and process routine administrative work with minimal supervision.
Special licenses, registration or certification
None
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Considerable experience in graphic design.Considerable experience in resolving issues and concerns for internal and external clients and stakeholders.Considerable experience providing professional designs to multiple stakeholders.Some experience with capturing video of events, video production.Some experience taking professional photos.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Previous experience in Adobe Cloud and other design programs.Some experience with layout and design principles.Some experience working in a university setting.Some supervisory experience.
Extensive experience in the application of effective student-centered principles to both internal and external customers.
Conditions of Employment
Given the nature of the positions in Student Engagement & Enrollment Services that provide support to student services and/or student-centered programs, the employee occupying this position may be required to work during a university closing as directed by his or her supervisor.
- This is an open-until-filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at $ - 44,000
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number
S02582
Job Open To
General Public
Open Date
04/08/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Please include a portfolio of your work.
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
College Home Page
Department Home Page
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Contact Information for Professional References
- Media Portfolio
- Yellow Layoff Form
- Blue Layoff Card
- AHP Letter
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