Graphic Designer

AVAILABLE: Immediately. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

SALARY/RANK: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field desired.

Three years of publication design or graphic arts experience preferred. Experience with publications design and printing as related to fundraising, social media and/or marketing concepts preferred. Demonstrated proficiency using Adobe Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator; Microsoft Office Suite; and photo organization software.

Experience in Drupal, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects a plus. Demonstrated ability to produce professional quality creative designs and copy; ability to critique creative designs and copy and clearly communicate creative direction to others. Demonstrated organizational skills; strong vision and leadership skills required. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong Christian faith, a commitment to the University's Mission, and a demonstrated commitment to that faith, through his/her professional responsibilities, relationships and the mentoring of students.

RESPONSIBILITIES: This position provides graphic design, print fulfillment, project management, project consultation and marketing services in print, digital and web formats in support of the various departments and offices at the University.

Conceptualizes, develops, and directs design solutions and oversees the production process from assessment of needs to delivered product. Collaborates with and supports administrators, deans, faculty, and staff in their publication needs. Assists in the development of social media strategy and management of official university social media accounts.

Responsible for social media content generation and posting on official social media accounts as assigned. Participates in the planning, strategy development, and implementation of the University's annual print and online communications program to ensure all are completed in a timely manner, within budget parameters and meet the intended goals and objectives of the University. Other responsibilities within the University Relations department may be assigned as needed.

THE UNIVERSITY: Waynesburg University is a Christian higher education institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs both on the Waynesburg Campus and in adult centers in the Pittsburgh region.

Directed by its Christian values, the University provides opportunities for scholarship, leadership and service to all of our students through an academic foundation for life-long learning and compassionate contribution to others. Special care is taken to employ people who embody the values and perspectives of the institution in their teaching, their personal lives, and their relationships with students. Serving more than 1,100 students, the University is a member of the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities (APCU). For further information on these organizations, please refer to their respective web pages.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Candidates must submit a resume/cv, letter of interest, design portfolio and a written statement that articulates how the candidate intends to demonstrate his/her Christian faith through the Mission of the University, his/her professional responsibilities, relationships and the mentoring of students.

Also include names/addresses/phone numbers of five references. Include transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable initially).

Apply to:

Human Resources Office

Waynesburg University

51 West College Street

Waynesburg, PA 15370

(Email: hr@waynesburg.edu)