"Graphic Designer/Marketing Coordinator, Marketing and Communications, Vancouver Campus"

Vancouver, WA

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 13 Days Ago

job requisition id

R-11809

Available Title(s):

1112-YN_ADMINPRO - Graphic Designer

Business Title:

Graphic Designer/Marketing Coordinator, Marketing and Communications, Vancouver Campus

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Graphic Designer/Marketing Coordinator, Marketing and Communications, Vancouver Campus

Are you a designer or production artist with a knack for visual storytelling? WSU Vancouver is hiring an in-house graphic designer to join their small-but-mighty marketing team. We're seeking someone with expert knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite who has excellent project management, prepress, customer service and photography skills. Work on a fun, collaborative team with a focus on integrated marketing.

Summary of Duties

The Graphic Designer in the Office of Marketing and Communication will conceptualize, develop, design, and implement original graphic designs and layouts for print and digital media to elevate the WSU brand and promote WSU Vancouver to attract prospective students and support internal clients.

This position leads the delivery of original visual content and design that is fresh, effective and aligns with WSU Vancouver’s strategic plan and WSU brand standards. Position reports to the Campus Director of Marketing and Communication at WSU Vancouver.

Required Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in graphic design, multi-media, printing technology, or related field AND a minimum of three (3) years full-time experience in concept development and design of high-quality promotional materials. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Demonstrated photography and photo editing skills.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite software in a PC or Mac environment including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Suite of software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong customer-service orientation.

Experience working in a higher education environment or similarly complex organization.

Essential Duties:

55% Design

25% Project Management

15% Photography

5% Other duties as assigned.

Application instructions:

Applicants must attach a resume, cover letter and a contributions to equity statement at the time of application. Please read the entire posting description and follow the instructions below to apply.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Washington State University Vancouver

Department Name:

Marketing and Communication

City, State, Zip:

Vancouver, WA 98686

Department Link:

https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/marketing-communications

Work Location and Schedule: 

Hybrid - This position may have the opportunity for hybrid work one day a week after six months onsite and after all the required training is completed.

Monthly Salary: 

Minimum: $4,383 ($52,596/year); Midpoint: $5,481 ($65,772/year); Maximum: $6,579 ($78,948/year), Grade 4 Zone 3. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to the mid-point of the salary range.

Benefits: 

WSU offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package including up to 49 days off per year through paid holidays/sick leave/annual leave, a choice of retirement plans, medical/dental/vision, basic life and long-term disability insurance, and an employee tuition waiver program.

For a summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE:

100%

Posting Close Date: 

Applicants must submit their completed application by June 19, 2024, at 11:59 pm.

Background Check

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application. 

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application in the “Resume & Cover Letter” section of your application.:

Resume

A cover letter

A contributions to equity statement (see information and link below)

Please include a statement on contributions to equity. Provide examples from your past activities and experience as well as your future plans to advance equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging at WSU Vancouver. Include examples such as any of the following: Programming, events, and initiatives; Committee, council, or board service; Student and/or staff outreach, recruitment, and retention; Community engagement and volunteerism. WSU Vancouver's strategic plan embeds equity in all 5 goals, including a specific goal for equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (Goal 4). Please see our Strategic Plan, Goal 4 for more information on what WSU Vancouver is doing in this space, https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/strategic-plan.

About WSU Vancouver 

WSU Vancouver is located on the homelands of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Peoples of the Lower Columbia Valley. One of six campuses in the Washington State University system, WSU Vancouver provides baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people, communities and economy of Southwest Washington.

As the only Tier-1, land-grant and public four-year educational institution in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver is committed to accessibility, openness and service to people. WSU appreciates extraordinary community support and is dedicated to developing areas of academic and research excellence that fulfill regional needs.

WSU Vancouver leads with an equity lens and is recognized nationally as a top college for equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.