Graphic Design Student Associate, CECH Marketing Office

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UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.

Primary Duties

The College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services and Information Technology (CECH) is looking for someone enthusiastic about graphic design and multimedia who will contribute to the creativity and energy of our team. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and have intermediate experience with designing using Adobe Creative Cloud programs, great writing skills, and an understanding of social media.

Our Graphic Design and Marketing Student Worker will assist with the following:

• Creating and developing printed and digital marketing materials using Adobe CC programs.
• Create videos using Adobe After Effects that will promote the brand of the college and events.
• Assist with taking photos that will be used for marketing publications and social media.
• Assist with social media content development and tracking.
• Assist with website updates and revisions.

Required Qualifications

This opportunity is open to students in all academic majors. To be considered for this position you must meet the following requirements:

• Have a special interest in some aspect of graphic design, marketing, and/or electronic media.
• Need effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud. Adobe After Effects experience is a plus
• Knowledgeable in accessibility design and captioning
• Should be a self-starter, organized, and possess strong attention to detail.
• Ability to function as part of a team, and possess strong problem-solving, multitasking, and time management skills.

Availability

• This is a permanent student work position; you do not have to work during your co-op semesters, if you're in a co-op based program.
• Must be available 8a-5p, Monday – Friday; can work up to 24 hours per week

Location

Main Campus – Teachers-Dyer Complex – Room 336

Salary

Hourly Rate - $14.00/hour

Application Process

To be considered for this position, please complete an online application (Job # in Handshake, and submit a resume and cover letter. You will be notified by the department if you are selected for an interview.

Special Instructions

A portfolio will be required in the final interview upon making a final selection, to showcase a small collection of work that showcases your abilities as a designer.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Enrolled at a post-secondary institution or a secondary school.
• Enrolled at least part-time (one or more credit hours if at a post-secondary institution), except for summer term, or will be a registered student during the next academic term.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• "Enrollment" shall include:
• The period between two successive terms for which the student is enrolled.
• The one "off" term in each academic year in which the student is not enrolled. Student employee status may be retained for one additional term following either graduation or withdrawal from enrollment.

Physical Requirements

As a UC student employee, and employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

If hired, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility. You will need to present acceptable, original forms of identification such as a passport, photo ID and Social Security Card. (To review acceptable documents, please visit Acceptable I-9 Documents.) If you do not currently have these documents available, please try to ensure that you do, prior to your start date.

Hourly Pay Rate: 14

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Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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