Communications Publications Design Coordinator (aHEO) - 400546

Communications Publications Design Coordinator (aHEO) - 400546

POSITION DETAILS
Working under the direction of the Communications Publications Editorial Manager, the Publications Design Coordinator will be responsible for designing and producing an extensive variety of print materials, web-based communications, and promotional items for the College. Projects include out-of-home billboards and kiosks, brochures, reports, invitations, flyers, programs, catalogs, banners, photo displays, business cards, stationery, posters, job postings, journal ads, and other materials.

Provides project oversight of design and publication projects to ensure consistency with the College’s brand identity, design standards, and strategic communications goals.

Develops and implements College branding by training all departments on uniform brand guidelines; creates and maintains standardized templates for official communications and materials; and monitors and oversees campus-wide compliance with required branding.

Assists with coordination, communication, and implementation of departmental activities.

Plans, coordinates, and oversees photography and image development activities, including directing edits and ensuring assets meet project and branding requirements.

Evaluates project needs and makes professional recommendations regarding paper stock, formats, and production methods.

Proposes comprehensive print specifications in support of institutional procurement and competitive bidding processes.

Works closely with the College’s Purchasing Office to facilitate and support printing bids and related procurement activities.

Serves as the primary departmental liaison with the College’s Print Shop, overseeing timelines, quality standards, and project deliverables.

Coordinates with the College’s Multimedia Center to oversee photography and video services, ensuring multimedia assets align with institutional communications initiatives.

Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in art, design, or a related field) and a minimum of four years of experience required, with a wide-ranging portfolio of work. Strong knowledge of typography as well as applications including Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop (Mac platform). Knowledge of web-based design, including work with html templates. Proven ability to work on multiple tasks under tight deadlines and to work both independently and as part of a creative team in a collegial atmosphere. Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including proofreading, grammatical usage, and spelling. Knowledge of photography and videography a plus.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Coordinates the design and production of publications, written materials, and multi-media communications.

Organizes publications and communications projects from inception through final stage in a variety of media.

Prepares materials and creates graphic designs utilizing logos, templates and other graphic elements.

Applies College-wide graphic and technical standards to insure quality and consistency of College identity.

Assists in coordinating production in a variety of media and formats, both print and on-line.

Performs related duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with education and experience, 82,297. CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32297

Location: Lehman College

Job Type: Full-Time

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