Specialist I, Art Design - Dept
- Employer
- Auburn University
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Apr 15, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Design & Graphic Arts, Communications, Other Communications, Professional Fields, Social Work & Human Services, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Public Relations & Marketing (Campus), Editing & Publications Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Position Details
Requisition Number
S753P
Home Org Name
CADC-Admin-Main
Division Name
College Arch Desgn and Construction
Position Title
Specialist I, Art Design - Dept
Job Class Code
OC27
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
Plans, designs, produces and/or creates printed and electronic art work, exhibit designs, and graphic designs for the College of Architecture, Design and Construction ( CADC ).
Plans, designs, produces and/or creates all CADC social media content, campaigns, etc.
Serves as photographer for CADC events and occasions.
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
- Designs and creates graphics and artistic illustrations for print or electronic publications and exhibits.
- Advises and consults with faculty and staff of a department and external entities concerning design projects and expected deliverables.
- Provides original creative ideas and artwork to support project requests.
- Manages inventory to include ordering supplies.
- Maintains graphic equipment and printers.
- May supervise others in the production and coordination of deliverables.
- Arranges, schedules, and conducts photoshoots in collaboration with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other CADC stakeholders. Identifies best photos and edits as needed (cropping, color correction, retouching, etc.) to produce the highest possible quality work.
- Contributes to and maintains digital photography archive for CADC .
- Curates images to be used by Communications, including but not limited to the website and social media of CADC and its three Schools, publications, posters, etc.
- Curates, writes, edits, and publishes engaging, original content on a consistent basis. Ensures CADC’s brand consistency in copy through tone, voice, and terminology. Reposts content at the request of CADC leadership.
- Develops original social media campaign ideas and collaborates with entire CADC Communications team to plan, organize, and manage these campaigns.
- Oversees CADC’s social media accounts (and Schools’ accounts as needed), including monitoring comments and private messages and reporting on reach and impact. Ensures visuals (profile photo, cover photo, highlights, etc.) of all accounts are kept up to date and fresh. Strategizes ways to grow CADC audience.
- Assists CADC Communications Coordinator as needed: liaising with Auburn’s Office of Communications and Marketing, creating and distributing CADC’s monthly email newsletter, editing/updating CADC and/or School websites, etc.
Education Level
Bachelor's degree
Field of Study
Degree in Graphic Design, Communications, or related field.
Years of Experience
No experience required
Area of Experience
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Education Level
When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.
Field of Study
Years of Experience
Area of Experience
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Minimum Skills and Abilities
- Express a creative outlook in all efforts (general communications: provide design feedback; photography: create pleasing compositions; social media: ensure photos are properly arranged and create effective stories on Instagram and Facebook).
- Arrange, schedule and conduct photoshoots.
- Manage CADC’s digital photo archive.
- Copywriting for social.
- Manage CADC’s social accounts.
- Curate photos for social and print.
- Liaise with Auburn University Office of Communications ( OCM ), CADC and School faculty and staff, and outside parties regarding photography, social media, and general communications.
Minimum Technology Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite (including but not limited to InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Lightroom.)
- (Basic understanding of) Microsoft Office Suite (including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.)
Minimum License and Certifications
None Required.
Desired Qualifications
Salary Grade
29
Salary Range
$25,000 - $41,700
Job Category
Communications/Public Relations/Marketing
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date
04/15/2021
Closing Date
04/30/2021
EEO Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach your portfolio in the Documents section of the application.
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/22340
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Portfolio
- Other
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How were you made aware of this opportunity?
- AU Employment website
- Employment websites (Indeed, HigherEd Jobs, etc.)
- Veterans Assistance Services
- Disability Assistance Services
- Newspaper
- Professional Journal
- Listserv
- HR email
- Social Media
- State Employment Service
- Walk-in
- Other
- * Please select the answer that best describes your current
employment relationship with Auburn University.
- Not a current Auburn employee
- Current Auburn employee in position less than one year
- Current Auburn employee in position more than one year
- * Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Graphic Design,
Communications, or related field, OR 8 years of experience in lieu
of a degree?
- Yes
- No
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