S11131P
Working Title:
Creative Design Specialist
Department:
DAR-Communications
About the University of Georgia:
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department:
Division of Development and Alumni RelationsThe Division of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Georgia advances the goals, objectives, and priorities of the university by generating private financial support, building, and maintaining relationships with alumni and donors, and assisting students with career development opportunities.Development and Alumni Relations’ Office of CommunicationsWe serve as an in-house marketing agency for the Development & Alumni Relations division (DAR) at the University of Georgia. Twice a year, we plan. The rest of the time, we design mailers, build websites, write, film, photograph, tweet, and a lot more. Collaboration is how we do our best work. White-boarding and idea-bouncing get us going. Data and analytics teach us how to do better next time. We love to learn from one another. We often partner with the Marketing & Communications division and build templates and tools to help all schools, colleges, and units with development and alumni relations. We streamline. And dot-connect. And always do our best to consider our audiences’ perspectives. We are always searching for new ways – more creative ways – to reach our alumni and donors. To help our division achieve its mission and help every DAR unit achieve its goals.
College/Unit/Department website:
https://give.uga.edu/ https://dar.uga.edu/ https://dar.uga.edu/communications/ https://alumni.uga.edu
Posting Type:
External
Retirement Plan:
TRS or ORP
Employment Type:
Employee
Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time:
Full Time
Additional Schedule Information:
8:00am-5:00pm; Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as necessary
Advertised Salary:
$54,500+ Commensurate Qualifications and Experience
Posting Date:
10/06/2023
Open until filled:
Yes
Proposed Starting Date:
02/01/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).
Classification Title:
Technical Design Professional
FLSA:
Exempt
FTE:
1.00
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications:
Position Summary:
This position reports to the Associate Creative Director who leads the creative direction for all of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR), and they work closely with other Creative Design Specialists within the Development and Alumni Relations Communications department (DARCOMM). This position provides graphic design for clients and units within DAR. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, consulting with clients on design ideas and developing and implementing designs ideas through multiple communication mediums (e.g., web, social media platforms, illustration, animation, digital advertising, signage, photography, promotional marks and items, products, event and environmental design, print products such as mailers, invitations, and magazines). Responsibilities may also include assisting the development and execution of marketing and communication strategies within the division and serving as a lead to design staff on large and/or multiple design projects. This position ensures all design work complies with the visual identity and branding of the University of Georgia and the Division of Development and Alumni Relations. This includes working with other Creative Design Specialists and the Associate Creative Director to set rules for the usage of branding elements, ensuring a cohesive brand presence across everything produced in the division. In addition, this position helps brainstorm new communication strategies and tactics to make the work of DAR more effective. This position is critical in helping DAR create and implement a consistent, branded communication plan, helping to ensure that alumni and donors recognize UGA communication instantly, making our communication more effective.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:
Additional Division Expectations:
Physical Demands:
Is driving a responsibility of this position?:
No
Is this a Position of Trust?:
No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
No
Does this position require a P-Card? :
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):
No
Credit and P-Card policy:
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Provide graphic design for Division of Alumni and Development Units
Percentage of time:
60
Duties/Responsibilities:
Collaborate with DARCOMM colleagues
Percentage of time:
25
Duties/Responsibilities:
Manage design intern
Percentage of time:
15
Contact Details:
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name:
Development & Alumni Relations’ Office of Talent Management
Recruitment Contact Email:
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