Marketing/Graphic Design Coordinator - Bookstore Services - 14489

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ATTENTION:

The UW-Whitewater University Bookstore seeks a Student Services Program Manager 1 (Marketing/Graphic Design Coordinator).

JOB DETAILS:

Marketing/Graphic Design Coordinator position provides the day-to-day administration of Marketing/Graphics Services; directs marketing and public relations efforts, and coordinates the Bookstore's and Textbook Rental's web page development, permanent signage, and digital signage; assists with planning and implementing Bookstore's special events to establish a distinct brand and cultivate a loyal customer base; informs students about their required educational materials and process of acquiring those materials, promotes various sales and updates all social media platforms. This position supervises approximately 8 students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Arts, Marketing, Communication or a closely related field is required.
• Graphic arts and web page development experience

Desired Qualifications:

• 1+ year(s) of supervisory experience
• 1+ year(s) working in higher education
• 1+ year(s) working with diverse groups

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Adobe lnDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• HTML/CSS and Social Media Management Tool knowledge a plus
• Creative planning, communication, organizational and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of professional industry standards and programs
• Sensitivity to student needs and an ability to relate on many different levels to the diverse students, faculty, administrative and community contacts this position encounters

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Selects, trains and supervises student employees and interns for Marketing/Graphics Services and Web Development.
2. Coordinates graphics, a11work and marketing production schedules, including conceptualizing, writing and overall packaging of information.
3. Develops and implements a structured brand for Bookstore Services Marketing promotions. Maintains website content and functionality including product images and inventory.
4. Directs marketing strategies including permanent and digital signage, creative promotions, Web Page development, email marketing, video promotions, photography, multimedia, etc.
5. Collaborates with the Chamber of Commerce for local events and participates in the Retail Committee.
6. Manages operational and capital budgets for Marketing/Graphics Services.
7. Researches and implements a comprehensive system of organizing and archiving of digital and print media.
8. Ensure Bookstore merchandise conforms to UW-Whitewater identity standards and maintain a strong collaborative working relationship with University Marketing and Communications.
9. Co-coordinates special events with the Associate Director such as author signings, sidewalk sale events, community collaborations, etc.
10. Will be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
11. Complete other duties and tasks as assigned by the Associate Director, Bookstore Services.

Supervision Received:
General Supervision is received from the Associate Director, Bookstore Services.

Supervision Exercised:
Supervision exercised over student employees and interns.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater (http://www.uww.edu) is the largest regional comprehensive university within the UW System and enjoys a reputation as a high quality residential campus located near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. UW-Whitewater is situated on 400 acres of land and has an annual budget of more than $219 million. UW-Whitewater is located in the community of Whitewater, which has 14,622 residents and is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. The university enrolls more than 12,000 students in more than 50 majors housed within four academic colleges. UW-Whitewater also offers 16 master’s degrees and a Doctorate in Business Administration. The university’s strategic plan can be found at: www.uww.edu/strategic-plan. It has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university and member of WIAC (http://wiacsports.com). The campus has over 200 student organizations and is a vital economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin.

UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.

SPECIAL NOTES:

UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org). 

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by September 15, 2018 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-472-1072 or hrstudent@uww.edu.

For questions regarding the position please contact:

Debra Camodca
Financial Specialist
262-472-1280
camodecd@uww.edu

TO APPLY:

Only complete application packages will be considered. A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• 3 professional references

This Job ID is 14489.

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