*Internal Only* Senior Associate Director of Graphic Design

Working Title
*Internal Only* Senior Associate Director of Graphic Design 00405

Role Title
Media Specialist IV

Position Number
00405

FLSA
Exempt

Appointment Type
Full Time

Type of Posting
Current CNU/Agency Employees Only

Is Sensitive Position?
No

Designated Personnel
Yes

Responsible Employee
This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

If Designated Personnel
This position is a “designated position” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

Statement of Economic Interest
No

Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?
No

Departmental 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 Related to Position

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, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required
Education:

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

Experience:

Experience in graphic design and typography

Additional Consideration(s)
Education:

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

Experience:

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 Information
Starting at $58,972 to $80,000, commensurate with education and experience

CNU Information
This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/

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
Yes

Telework Eligibility Disclaimer: This position is eligible for periodic telework as determined by the department. Eligibility is not guaranteed, and is subject to supervisor approval. Eligibility will depend on the likelihood of the employee’s success in a telework arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage telework. Departments and/or Human Resources may modify or revoke eligibility at any time. Employees will be required to sign a Telework Agreement.

Physical Requirements

Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.): Essential

Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.): Marginal

Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.): Marginal

Pushing/Pulling: Marginal

Standing: Marginal

Sitting: Essential

Bending: Marginal

Walking: Marginal

Climbing: Marginal

Reaching: Marginal

Repetitive Motion: Essential

Fast Pace: Essential

Average Pace: Essential

Multiple Priorities: Essential

Intense Customer Interaction: Essential

Multiple Stimuli: Essential

Frequency Changes: Essential

Memory: Essential

Reasoning: Essential

Hearing: Essential

Reading: Essential

Analyzing: Essential

Logic: Essential

Verbal Communication: Essential

Written Communication: Essential

Postings and Dates
Posting Number: PS1240P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Posting Date: 07/02/2026

Closing Date: 07/16/2026

EEO/Diversity Statement
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity. Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement

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