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Departmental Graphic Designer (Temp)
Job ID: 12946
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp
About UTEP
About the University of Texas at El Paso
UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
College of Science
The University of Texas at El Paso's College of Science is committed to advancing scientific knowledge through research, innovation, and education. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge research, the college provides students with hands-on learning opportunities in fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, and mathematical sciences. Our mission is to cultivate future leaders in science and technology, while contributing to the scientific and economic development of the border region and beyond.
Position Information
Hiring Department: College of Science
Posting End Date: Open until filled.
Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm.
FLSA status: Non-exempt
Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.
Salary: $38,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of three references
Note: This position is Grant Funded and subject to availability of funds.
The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.
Purpose of Position
Summary: Designs and produces departmental art and copy layouts for material to be presented in visual communication media such as books, magazines, newspapers, and electronic media.
Note: The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.
Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:
Complies with Identity Guide established by University Communications.
Generates and produces printed and electronic promotional and informational materials including posters, brochures, newsletters, fliers, booklets, nametags, invitations and visual aids for reports.
Prepares presentations, illustrations, or rough sketches of material.
Studies illustrations, photographs, and text to plan presentation of material, product, or service.
Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, and creates sample layouts.
Maintains inventory; researches technology; evaluates proposals acts as vendor and printer liaison.
Acts as technical liaison; assists with technical issues of presentations; advises and troubleshoots information technology.
Presents samples to supervisor for selection and approval.
Reviews final layout and suggests improvements as needed, and presents final layout to supervisor for approval.
Prepares final layout for print on paper, film, disk, or other electronic format; checks proofs.
Reviews quality of final product before dissemination.
Designs, maintains, and updates websites; may maintain web server.
Assists in advertising strategy by researching and generating packets for distribution.
Maintains image resource files.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Education required: Bachelor's degree from four year college or university within area of assigned responsibility.
Minimum Experience required: Two years of related experience to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education/Experience: The use of software including Adobe Affects, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, Figma, Fresco, Photoshop, Procreate. Candidate must be able to adapt to work on simultaneous projects or tasks, and good time management skills to meet deadlines. In addition, candidates should have a working knowledge of Cascade to provide support to the department and ability to post on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
Additional Information
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to feel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to working near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=12946&PostingSeq=1
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