Graphic Designer / Marketing Assistant Job at Weber State University in Ogden

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title: Graphic Designer / Marketing Assistant

Requisition Number: H01932P

Position Category: Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location: Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Months per Year: 12

Hourly Pay Rate: $13.50

Responsibilities

Graphic Design Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of visual content for various digital and print marketing materials, including social media graphics, email templates, website banners, brochures, and flyers.
• Develop and edit visual assets (photos, illustrations, logos) to ensure brand consistency across all platforms.
• Prepare final files for both digital distribution and professional printing.
• Translate marketing objectives into clear and compelling visual designs under the direction of the marketing committee.

Marketing Support Responsibilities

• Contribute to the execution of social media strategy by scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and researching relevant content trends.
• Help draft and proofread marketing copy for social media and website content.
• Assist with basic website updates, including image placement and minor content edits.
• Conduct market research on competitors, industry trends, and target audience preferences to inform marketing campaigns.
• Support the planning and coordination of marketing events or campaigns as needed.

General/Administrative

• Participate in brainstorming sessions for new marketing initiatives and creative projects.
• Report on the performance of designed assets and marketing activities (e.g., social media post engagement).

Required Qualifications

• Experience using the Adobe Suite to produce designs assets, both print and digital.
• Social media usage and content creation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience updating webpage images and content.
• Familiarity with marketing plan execution.

How to Apply

To apply, complete the online application. A resume, the contact information for three references, and a cover letter are optional.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act ( ACA ), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

Physical Requirements

Physical Activity: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction, moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another, operating, activating, using, preparing, inspecting, placing, detecting, or positioning. Expressing or exchanging ideas, those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly, ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • jobs.weber.edu
  • KSL
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Agency Referral
  • Personal Referral
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Other web advertisement
  • Other

Documents Needed to Apply

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Portfolio