Sam Houston State
Posting Details
Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Posting Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition 202500370S
Title Coordinator II - Graphic Designer
FLSA status Exempt
Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 09. Please see Pay Grade Table at:
https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf .
Occupational Category Professional
Department Enrollment Marketing & Communications
Division Division of Enrollment
Open Date 11/21/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement
Bachelor's degree in graphic design, digital or commercial arts, photography, mass communication, journalism, advertising, marketing, or related field. Two years of relevant experience. Experience in Higher Education is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Creates and manages graphic design projects across platforms and channels (email, webpages, social media, etc.) to meet enrollment marketing and communications goals.
Primary Responsibilities
Designs and produces high quality visual materials for a variety of audiences across various platforms. Collaborates with the Director of Enrollment Marketing & Communications (EMC) and other departmental staff, as well as campus partners, to ensure graphics included in messaging sent to students and prospective students from Enrollment departments is in alignment with the university's brand and tone as well as institutional priorities and enrollment strategies and goals. Creates, reviews, and revises graphics created for Admissions and Enrollment communications (e.g., emails, text messages, social media posts, webpages, newsletters, memos, presentations) to ensure design aesthetics, clarity, and consistency. Works with EMC team and external vendors to collect and analyze feedback on digital graphics/advertising effectiveness and make improvements to graphics and content strategies as needed. Develops graphics for marketing campaigns, communication campaigns, reports, webpages, and presentations. Assists Enrollment Marketing & Communications teams with various marketing, communications, or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tasks as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Requires strong working knowledge of current graphic design practices and procedures and the ability to develop creative solutions for multiple channels and formats. Proficient in current design software, including the Adobe suite, and industry standards for both print and online platforms. Working knowledge of print production process including pre-press setup.
Full Time Part Time Full Time
Position Number
Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45508
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Posting Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition 202500370S
Title Coordinator II - Graphic Designer
FLSA status Exempt
Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 09. Please see Pay Grade Table at:
https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf .
Occupational Category Professional
Department Enrollment Marketing & Communications
Division Division of Enrollment
Open Date 11/21/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement
Bachelor's degree in graphic design, digital or commercial arts, photography, mass communication, journalism, advertising, marketing, or related field. Two years of relevant experience. Experience in Higher Education is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Creates and manages graphic design projects across platforms and channels (email, webpages, social media, etc.) to meet enrollment marketing and communications goals.
Primary Responsibilities
Designs and produces high quality visual materials for a variety of audiences across various platforms. Collaborates with the Director of Enrollment Marketing & Communications (EMC) and other departmental staff, as well as campus partners, to ensure graphics included in messaging sent to students and prospective students from Enrollment departments is in alignment with the university's brand and tone as well as institutional priorities and enrollment strategies and goals. Creates, reviews, and revises graphics created for Admissions and Enrollment communications (e.g., emails, text messages, social media posts, webpages, newsletters, memos, presentations) to ensure design aesthetics, clarity, and consistency. Works with EMC team and external vendors to collect and analyze feedback on digital graphics/advertising effectiveness and make improvements to graphics and content strategies as needed. Develops graphics for marketing campaigns, communication campaigns, reports, webpages, and presentations. Assists Enrollment Marketing & Communications teams with various marketing, communications, or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tasks as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Requires strong working knowledge of current graphic design practices and procedures and the ability to develop creative solutions for multiple channels and formats. Proficient in current design software, including the Adobe suite, and industry standards for both print and online platforms. Working knowledge of print production process including pre-press setup.
Full Time Part Time Full Time
Position Number
Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45508
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report