*Internal Only* Senior Associate Director of Graphic Design

Position Title
Senior Associate Director of Graphic Design (Internal Only)

Department Objective
As the central clearinghouse of news and information, the Office of University Relations works closely with faculty, staff, alumni, and students to share “the CNU story” with local, regional, and national audiences. Through strategic integrated marketing, OCPR creates a unified image for the University and provides information through the media, the Web, and print materials to a variety of constituencies in a timely and effective manner. Creative services include marketing, public relations, media relations, electronic media, and graphic design.

Purpose of the Position
This position will manage and track all university print publications and serve as the lead graphic designer for the Office of Communications and Public Relations. This position will be the “front door” for campus customers seeking graphic design. This position will supervise the team of graphic designers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of contemporary design and its role in the development of organizational communications

Knowledge of graphic art concepts and techniques

Knowledge of printing, photography, and related production and publications processes

Knowledge of public relations and marketing principles and practices

Knowledge of web design

Proficiency in graphic development software to include QuarkXpress, Illustrator, and/or PhotoShop, or related software

Skilled in project development from evaluating project needs to editing completed projects

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to independently create and develop graphic design concepts for marketing and communication objectives

Ability to economically produce graphic design concepts and production art for publications

Ability to communicate with vendors

Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines

Ability to evaluate production feasibility of designs, and to prepare schedules and cost estimates

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Ability to inspire, educate, and otherwise supervise graphic designers

Ability to gracefully and thoughtfully interact with many university partners who are design customers

Ability to make independent decisions with little to moderate supervision

Education and Experience

High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma

Experience in graphic design and typography

Additional Considerations

Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training

Management or supervisory experience

Experience working at a university/college

Experience with project development from inception to completion

Experience in estimating printing projects and production costs (i.e., paper, colors, quantity, binding, special printing features, etc.)

Salary and Benefits
Salary Starting at $58,972 to $80,000, commensurate with education and experience. This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits, including retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave.

Conditions of Employment

This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period.

Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.

This position is an internal posting, open to current CNU employees only.

Telework Eligibility
This position is eligible for periodic telework as determined by the department. Eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to supervisor approval.

EEO and Diversity Statement
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully committed to access and opportunity. Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process.

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