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Student Success, Inclusion & Belonging

Job Summary

Student Success, Inclusion & Belonging (SSIB) units provide support for students to reach their personal, academic, and professional goals through curricular and co-curricular engagement opportunities. Our work is rooted in the goals of being more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We strive to create a sense of belonging for students and other members of the university community. The Marketing and Communications Coordinator-Graphic Design will create, design, and maintain digital and print marketing and communications materials for Student Success, Inclusion & Belonging and its substituent units.

Duties & Responsibilities

Graphic Design and Communications

• Create visual marketing and communication materials/campaigns - such as posters, digital advertisements, social media graphics, event signage, multipage publications, etc. -- that have quantifiable objectives, meet established timelines, and are strategically targeted for various audiences including current students, prospective students, faculty, staff, administrators, families, and alumni;
• Take direction from the Sr. Associate Director for Marketing & Communications, who will be leading overall design.
• Develop and execute marketing and storytelling campaigns for SSIB and its\' units;
• Collaborate with SSIB staff/clients to manage the development, coordination and approvals for design projects and needs.
• Communicate with vendors to obtain quotes, provide project instruction (including print specifications), and deliver final artwork files.

Brand Management

• Maintain a consistent brand across all communications channels and formats in adherence with Illinois and Student Affairs brand and visual identity standards;
• Oversee and update templates for use across multiple platforms for use by all SSIB units;
• Maintain and organize files and digital assets;

Website Design and Content Management

• Assist in managing and developing website content and frameworks for SSIB units;

Organization, Administration and Other

• Supervise unit staff, as needed;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor\'s degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, graphic design, advertising, or a closely related field.

Experience:

• One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Three (3) years (36 months) of professional working experience in marketing, public relations, communication, brand management, or a related professional area.
• One (1) year (12 months) of professional working experience in graphic design, implementing of marketing campaigns, or creation of digital and print marketing materials;
• One (1) year (12 months) of professional working experience in website design, content management, or other website management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent visual design skills including typography, color matching, and understanding of layout and graphic design principles.
• Advanced skills in current design software including Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous design projects.
• Professionalism and ability to interact with diverse staff stakeholders.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in time management, organizing work assignments, and responding quickly and ef ectively to challenges.
• Openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to interaction with all people, understand individual differences, and relate with a diverse student and staff population.
• Knowledge of Drupal content management system.
• Understanding of best practices for accessible and responsive design in digital environments.
• Experience designing materials for diverse audiences.
• Experience designing for a broad variety of platforms and vehicles - from print to digital to social media.
• Broad, general knowledge of higher education and an understanding of the Urbana-Champaign campus academic and administrative structure.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5004 - Marketing Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 6/17/2024. Salary for this position begins at \$59,000.

Please note: This position is unable to support candidates who require work authorization sponsorship.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

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