Publications Designer Job at University of South Florida in in Tampa

Publications Designer (Finance) The Publications Designer works closely with staff members in Housing & Residential Education and other campus partners to develop the department's creative multimedia communications, currently serving over 6,300 on‑campus students. The role coordinates videos and photographic productions for promotional, educational, and training purposes using storyboards, copywriting, filming, editing, and final packing of video projects for various professional and student audiences. The position supervises undergraduate and graduate student staff, student photographers, and student interns. Responsibilities Programmatic Support : Develop educationally based print and electronic deliverables (video and photograph) for advertisement, promotion, training, information dissemination, residential programmatic support, and brand building. Produce educational training videos; co‑produce the Housing Live! YouTube show; promote a robust on‑campus living experience through video campaigns. Under limited supervision, allocate and prioritize resources to accomplish assigned directives efficiently and effectively. Assist supervisor with the development of major campaigns for various stakeholders and delegate project assignments to the student marketing team. Student Supervision : Hire, train, and evaluate a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate student leaders. Motivate student team members to ensure productivity and creativity through positive reinforcement and constructive development. Coordinate student employee schedules and allocate the student OPS budget. Provide leadership to at least one student video production assistant and one student intern. Design a robust new‑hire training program that reinforces HRE’s philosophies and values as well as the technical aspects of the position. Conduct monthly in‑services and invite speakers as needed to achieve program objectives. Policies and Procedures : Conduct policy, procedure, technique, and training research according to best practices that ensure successful operation and delivery of services to students and partners. Present findings to the supervisor for discussion and direction. Disseminate any changes to partners as directed. Publications : Review and refine the HRE and Residential Education handbooks (Operating Manual, Marketing Handbook, Social Media Guide) and serve as a central resource for all HRE Marketing unit procedures. Other duties, projects, and committee involvement as assigned. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Technical Writing, Digital Media, or a related field, with two years of experience in related positions; or a Master’s degree in the fields listed above. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Preferred Qualifications • Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Communications, Writing, Graphic Design, Public Relations, or a related field from a regionally accredited university or college and three years of related experience in university student housing or student affairs. Extensive experience with live streaming using a multi‑camera system, experience using various editing/streaming software such as Wirecast, Adobe Suite, Final Cut Pro, etc., experience using advanced camera and lighting equipment, and experience mentoring in the profession. The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail, be a team collaborator, and be solutions oriented. Degree Equivalency Clause Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree. Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S. SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment. Minimum qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310. Compliance and Federal Notices This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. Other Legal Requirements Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract. Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. 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