Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Graphic Designer II
Department: Student Affairs-Alumni Relatns (137600)
College/Division: Student Affairs
Salary Range: $3,717 - $6,155 per month.
Position Description:
***THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED***
The Alumni Relations department maintains a vital link between the University and its 185,000 alumni. Under the direction of the Alumni Outreach Specialist, Marketing & Communications, the Graphic Designer II serves as the primary point of contact for Alumni Relations' communications projects, producing media in accordance with the department's strategic communication objectives and University brand standards. In addition to coordinating and executing graphics projects, the Incumbent consults on marketing ideas and initiatives and collaborates with volunteers, staff and management to implement communications for the department and the Cal Poly Alumni Association. The Incumbent also serves as the administrator for the Alumni Relations website, coordinating the development of new elements and overseeing site maintenance. This position controls and defines the look, content and function of Alumni Relations' email communications and website domain including, content, site expansion, and web graphics.
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Cal Poly
Founded in 1901, Cal Poly is one of only five comprehensive polytechnic universities in the nation with approximately 19,500 undergraduate, 120 post-baccalaureate, and 900 graduate students. Cal Poly is a residential campus, with an oncampus population of approximately 7,000. U.S, News and World Report has ranked Cal Poly #1 among public master's universities in the western United States for 24 consecutive years. A primarily undergraduate university, Cal Poly offers 66 baccalaureate degrees and 27 master's degrees. Operating on the quarter calendar system, Cal Poly takes pride in its "Learn by Doing" approach to teaching and learning, which has characterized Cal Poly since its founding. One of the 23 campuses of the California State University system, Cal Poly has a unique statewide mandate as a polytechnic university. The university is organized into six colleges: Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences; Architecture and Environmental Design; Liberal Arts, Orfalea College of Business, Engineering, and Science and Mathematics. Two-thirds of the university's students major in agriculture, architecture and environmental design, business, or engineering. Cal Poly is among the most selective universities nationwide; student quality is high, with applications significantly exceeding admissions. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Cal Poly is a member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).
The Alumni Relations department maintains a vital link between the University and its 185,000 alumni. Under the direction of the Alumni Outreach Specialist, Marketing & Communications, the Graphic Designer II serves as the primary point of contact for Alumni Relations' communications projects, producing media in accordance with the department's strategic communication objectives and University brand standards. In addition to coordinating and executing graphics projects, the Incumbent consults on marketing ideas and initiatives and collaborates with volunteers, staff and management to implement communications for the department and the Cal Poly Alumni Association. The Incumbent also serves as the administrator for the Alumni Relations website, coordinating the development of new elements and overseeing site maintenance. This position controls and defines the look, content and function of Alumni Relations' email communications and website domain including, content, site expansion, and web graphics.
Cal Poly
Founded in 1901, Cal Poly is one of only five comprehensive polytechnic universities in the nation with approximately 19,500 undergraduate, 120 post-baccalaureate, and 900 graduate students. Cal Poly is a residential campus, with an oncampus population of approximately 7,000. U.S, News and World Report has ranked Cal Poly #1 among public master's universities in the western United States for 24 consecutive years. A primarily undergraduate university, Cal Poly offers 66 baccalaureate degrees and 27 master's degrees. Operating on the quarter calendar system, Cal Poly takes pride in its "Learn by Doing" approach to teaching and learning, which has characterized Cal Poly since its founding. One of the 23 campuses of the California State University system, Cal Poly has a unique statewide mandate as a polytechnic university. The university is organized into six colleges: Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences; Architecture and Environmental Design; Liberal Arts, Orfalea College of Business, Engineering, and Science and Mathematics. Two-thirds of the university's students major in agriculture, architecture and environmental design, business, or engineering. Cal Poly is among the most selective universities nationwide; student quality is high, with applications significantly exceeding admissions. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Cal Poly is a member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).
Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only):
Bachelor's degree in journalism, graphic design, communications, or a related field and one year of design experience.
Required Qualifications:
1. Comprehensive knowledge of graphic design and production principles and communication theory including a basic understanding of marketing and promotion concepts.
2. Strong graphic design skills and artistic ability in order to translate communication needs into an artistic design.
3. Solid working knowledge of applicable graphic design software packages and hardware systems and peripherals. Ability to use interactive technologies and to create new methods for combining software and graphic packages to address communication and visual product goals.
4. Thorough understanding of printing and other vendor services to prepare specifications for printing and other services. Ability to prepare camera-ready materials and a working knowledge of design and electronic prepress processes used in the production of complex publications.
5. Excellent graphic design skills for print, online publications and collateral material with strong knowledge of various design software including Adobe Creative Suite, and interactive technologies including thorough understanding of file formats and peripheral software and working knowledge of graphics delivery and implementation software.
6. Solid working knowledge of photo editing software; solid working knowledge of website development software, experience with content management systems, and working knowledge of Adobe Flash or similar web techniques.
7. Ability to plan, coordinate and direct graphic art communications projects and handle multiple priorities.
8. Working knowledge of copyright laws applicable to design work and creative properties.
9. Ability to consult and communicate effectively with administrators, volunteers, staff and students and to interpret and translate their needs into effective visual formats
10. Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
11. Ability to supervise, train, support, and delegate work to others.
12. Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.
13. Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
14. Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
15. Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
16. Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
17. Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure, policies and procedures.
2. Strong graphic design skills and artistic ability in order to translate communication needs into an artistic design.
3. Solid working knowledge of applicable graphic design software packages and hardware systems and peripherals. Ability to use interactive technologies and to create new methods for combining software and graphic packages to address communication and visual product goals.
4. Thorough understanding of printing and other vendor services to prepare specifications for printing and other services. Ability to prepare camera-ready materials and a working knowledge of design and electronic prepress processes used in the production of complex publications.
5. Excellent graphic design skills for print, online publications and collateral material with strong knowledge of various design software including Adobe Creative Suite, and interactive technologies including thorough understanding of file formats and peripheral software and working knowledge of graphics delivery and implementation software.
6. Solid working knowledge of photo editing software; solid working knowledge of website development software, experience with content management systems, and working knowledge of Adobe Flash or similar web techniques.
7. Ability to plan, coordinate and direct graphic art communications projects and handle multiple priorities.
8. Working knowledge of copyright laws applicable to design work and creative properties.
9. Ability to consult and communicate effectively with administrators, volunteers, staff and students and to interpret and translate their needs into effective visual formats
10. Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
11. Ability to supervise, train, support, and delegate work to others.
12. Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.
13. Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
14. Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
15. Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
16. Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
17. Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure, policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Conditions:
***THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED***
Ability to work for long periods of time at a desk on a computer or on other projects.
Ability to carry out responsibilities in a busy work environment with frequent interruptions.
Must will willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
Must be able to work overtime, occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
This position classification has been defined as "Exempt" and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Retired CalPERS members selected for this vacancy must request and be approved for reinstatement from retirement prior to the start date. Employment of retired CalPERS members will typically be for 90 days or less and must be for work requiring specialized skills or for a bonafide emergency to prevent stoppage of business.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
May be required to complete a Supplemental Employment Application Questionnaire, which contains questions pertaining to conviction history, and submit it when requested by Cal Poly. This disclosure is confidential and will not necessarily preclude applicants from employment.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
Retired CalPERS members selected for this vacancy must request and be approved for reinstatement from retirement prior to the start date. Employment of retired CalPERS members will typically be for 90 days or less and must be for work requiring specialized skills or for a bonafide emergency to prevent stoppage of business.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
May be required to complete a Supplemental Employment Application Questionnaire, which contains questions pertaining to conviction history, and submit it when requested by Cal Poly. This disclosure is confidential and will not necessarily preclude applicants from employment.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
Review Begin Date: 10-09-2017
Requisition Number: 104627
To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://www.calpolyjobs.org.
About Us
Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university. Founded in 1901, the 6,000-acre campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, along California's scenic central coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. With a budget of $168.5 million, the university has a student enrollment exceeding 17,000 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff members. Cal Poly is part of the 23-campus California State University system.
At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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