UHDS Graphic Design Assistant

UHDS Graphic Design Assistant

Position Details
Job Title - UHDS Graphic Design Assistant
Appointment Type - Student Employee
Job Location - Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent - 100
Appointment Basis - 12
Pay Method - Hourly
Pay Period - 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date - Last working day of the month
Min Hourly Rate - $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate - $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary - This recruitment will be used to fill two Graphic Design Assistant student positions for University Housing & Dining Services at Oregon State University. UHDS Graphic Design Assistants create a variety of print and digital work, including signage, photography and promotional material in support of highlighting the 15 residence halls, more than 25 dining locations and three apartment complexes on the Corvallis campus and events and initiatives led by the department. Graphic Design Assistants are vital to the UHDS Marketing, Outreach and Communications unit. They work in collaboration with a digital media assistant, marketing and communications managers, the assistant director and the director of marketing. Graphic Design Assistants must be able to balance multiple projects, meet tight deadlines and work creatively within OSU's brand guidelines. The students in this position should plan to work at least 10 hours per week and no more than 20 hours per week. Period of employment is approximately June 2026-June 2027, with the possibility of continued work through the summer and into the next academic year. There is also the possibility to begin employment in September 2026.
Transferable Skill Development - OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below: Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Technology
Position Duties - Graphic design and photography Create compelling and eye-catching promotional materials for print, social media, digital displays and other media using the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects, Premiere) Develop visual communications to inform and engage diverse stakeholders and audiences across the OSU community Take photos and participate in photoshoots to highlight the on-campus experience including food offered at UHDS locations Digital screen updates Collaborate with the UHDS marketing management team to post and assist in managing content on UHDS digital display screens (located in dining locations and residential buildings) Team collaboration and other duties Participate in marketing meetings and brainstorm sessions Partner with professional and student marketing staff through weekly student staff meetings, brainstorming sessions, and discussions to develop and improve visual communication assets Utilize proper file management with a high degree of diligence and organization Collaborate with marketing management to move projects from initiation to concept, to execution and completion Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications - Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term * Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term **International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications - Strong interest and/or past experience working with graphic design, creating fliers, posters, digital materials and/or multi-page documents Basic photography skills and experience Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud software with working proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop Strong attention to detail Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment while also working independently with a high level of self-direction
Preferred (Special) Qualifications - Proficiency in the following software programs: Lightroom, Acrobat Pro, After Effects, Premiere Video and social media marketing skills Experience living in an on-campus environment Enrolled in graphic design, new media communications or related degree area of study Bilingual skills, preferably Spanish language speaker Commitment to diversity and learning about identities other than your own Experience working within a brand system
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