NCCU Public Administration is hiring: Senior Graphic Designer in Durham

Position Overview

Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight! Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. NCCU is a historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ and has been a cornerstone of education since 1910.

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate both print and web-related design projects through the Office of Communications & Marketing. The Senior Graphic Designer will serve as the primary designer for formal university programs (commencement, convocations) and other print and online projects requested by units, divisions, and schools at NCCU, such as logos, invitations, flyers, etc. The individual will also design all newsletters and other web-based or online correspondence generated and circulated by the Office of Communications & Marketing, including electronic newsletters and HTML emails to various NCCU constituent groups.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated project management and technical expertise with the ability to work independently and take initiative.


• Strong critical, analytical, and creative thinking skills to manage multiple online and offline projects on deadline.


• Skilled in providing strategic counsel, advisement, and written updates for campus clients, including maintaining NCCU’s Style Guide and web/social media policies.


• Excellent communication, editing, analytical, and organizational abilities with sound judgment and discretion in problem‑solving.


• Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively and diplomatically in high‑pressure environments with flexible scheduling.

Minimum Education/Experience

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of visual/graphic arts experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Work Hours

Monday – Friday 8:00‑5:00 (some evening and weekend work may be required). Position may be required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary designer for formal university programs and other print and online projects requested by units, divisions, and schools.

• Design newsletters and other web-based correspondence for the Office of Communications & Marketing.

• Coordinate with units and individuals requesting graphic design or layout work; develop ideas; suggest new or modify existing ideas.

• Gather and maintain photo resources; perform photo edits as required.

• Prepare cost estimates for individuals and departments requesting printed graphic design services.

• Maintain accurate records of work in progress for department records.

• Perform related duties as assigned by the Chief Brand Officer.

Research and Design

Research, initiate, and recommend new multimedia; implement and maintain a library web-based multimedia, including audio and video streaming, software tools, and various social networking features on NCCU Web sites.