Full job description Graphic Design Assistant Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
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OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. Position Details Position Information
Job Title Graphic Design Assistant
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option? Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Graphic Design student position for Extension Communications in the Division of Extension and Engagement at Oregon State University. Students may work up to 40 hours per week in the summer if enrolled in 5 credits or less. The work location is onsite in Corvallis, Oregon.
This student employee will provide high quality graphic design services under the direction of OSU Extension's Marketing Manager. The student will create educational and marketing design projects (from concept to finish) including final products and templates that represent the division and OSU Extension, in alignment with the university brand.
The student employee will design print and digital materials, templates, social media graphics, infographics, promotional materials and more in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva and PowerPoint.
The student employee will also support OSU Extension social media content creation and posting.
Applicants should be self-starters, creative and able to work both independently and collaboratively to both craft and execute design concepts.
Position Duties 70% graphic design:
Understand audiences and design engaging materials for different audiences Update and create templates for division employees, offices and programs, including but not limited to flyers, brochures, social media, ads, PowerPoint presentations and reports Update and create Extension statewide, county and program marketing materials Support website and e-newsletter images/graphics Create designs for promotional items, including but not limited to clothing items, stickers, banners and billboards. As needed, provide educational support to internal audience (e.g., how to use templates and co-branding). 20% social media support:
Design graphics and content for OSU Extension's main social channels, including Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube Use online collaborative tools (such as Airtable and Canva) to submit social media posts for review Create social media graphics for use by division employees, offices and programs to promote seasonal content and specific campaigns or events 10% other duties/projects as assigned:
Assist with preparation for, and/or tabling at marketing events as needed Correspond with OSU Printing and Mailing or other vendors about artwork, files and proofs May be assigned additional duties/projects related to design, multimedia and/or marketing support Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:
Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term* Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term* International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center. Additional Required Qualifications Experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and PowerPoint Ability to learn to use software for design and collaborative work, such as Canva, AirTable and project management tools Knowledge of basic design principles (hierarchy, alignment, color, etc.) and the importance of branding Understanding of production-ready print file formatting (crop, bleed, image file size, color modes, etc.) Desire to work in a team that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion as integral to communications and marketing work Ability to communicate clearly via email, messaging tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams), web conferencing and in person Detail-oriented and organized Must be an OSU undergraduate or graduate student Preferred (Special) Qualifications Graphic design major or minor Self-starting and ability to manage time efficiently Ability to handle multiple projects at once Knowledge of OSU brand and style requirements Experience designing under brand and visual identity guidelines Experience creating social content to educate and engage viewers Experience with basic video editing OSU junior or senior level undergraduate student or a graduate student Working Conditions / Work Schedule Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P10866SE
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 04/29/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 03/19/2024
Full Consideration Date 04/21/2024
Closing Date 04/07/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
A Resume A Cover Letter Three Work Samples/Portfolio For additional information please contact: Ann Murphy at OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. Supplemental Questions
