Multimedia Designer - Continuing Education - 17661 - EXTENDED DEADLINE
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INTRODUCTION:
The Department of Continuing Education at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater seeks a Multimedia Designer (CM018).
This will be a fixed-term annual appointment and reappointment for subsequent terms is dependent upon needs of the position, university funding, and external forces. Starting salary will be $37,300 and may be increased based on qualifications.
JOB DUTIES:
Under the supervision of the director of Continuing Education Services, this position manages design work for The School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education Services’ clients and stakeholders. The position manages advertising strategies’ creative concepts. The position also contributes to promoting social media accounts. The position also directs two graphic design student employees.
A. Graphics design
- Conceptualizes, plans, and executes digital and/or print design to support Camps and Conferences
- Manages, organizes, and monitors art production projects adhering to established timelines and expectations
- Manages print production including engaging with on-campus and off-campus printing services.
- Composes, processes, and edits photographs in various mediums utilizing specialized equipment and expertise
- Manages project workflow and timing, maintains files, and follows established work unit processes
- Contributes to consistent application of UW-Whitewater branding standards across all levels of the institution. Applies creative expertise within established brand and style guidelines
- Collaborates with other unit members and program directors to develop new creative content
- Manage, edit, and organize advertisements prior to publication.
- Collaborate with Continuing Education staff and program directors to update marketing strategies to ensure effectiveness and cost-effectiveness
- Contacts potential and past advertisers to secure ad commitments in both print and online space
- Manages and updates advertisement records as needed
- Generates and disperses advertising invoices
- Contributes to promoting the Camps and Conferences social media account.
- Develops and facilitates trainings for staff and customers regarding marketing technology options and best practices
- Direct departmental students assigned to develop or update camps/conference/clinics graphics materials.
- Manage schedules, delegate jobs, and proof/edit their work.
- Direct and evaluate student performance
- Mentor students to improve quality of work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associates Degree
- Two years’ experience in a graphic design role
- Demonstrated proficiency in graphic design and print media creation
- Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field
- Experience in developing successful marketing programs
- Knowledge of adobe suite
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet all deadlines
- Strong communications skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in photography and use of DSLR camera.
- Ability to manage and direct students and staff
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
- Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Founded in 1868, UW–Whitewater is one of eleven comprehensive universities in Wisconsin’s public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions and a statewide Extension. UW-Whitewater’s main campus is located in Whitewater, with a branch campus in Rock County, in the city of Janesville. Together, these campuses form a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. UW-Whitewater’s campuses are located conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offer the advantage of beautiful small-town environments with easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas.
The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs offered at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. These include both on-campus and online programs, and span the disciplines, from the theoretical to the applied, and encompass study in the arts, business, education, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, technology, and professional and interdisciplinary programs.
UW-Whitewater 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 nation. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and UW-Whitewater’s intercollegiate athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division-III level. 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 13-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).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
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.
Compensation and Benefits:
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.
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).
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
The University of Wisconsin - Whitewater has the authority to implement temporary workforce reduction and cost saving measures to address financial challenges resulting from the COVID-19 Crisis, consistent with Wisconsin law and Board of Regents, UW System, and UW-Whitewater policy and procedure.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by January 7, 2022 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 unable 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 this position, please contact:
Susan Feuerstein
University Executive Staff Assistant
262-472-3192
feuersts@uww.edu
HOW TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Name and contact information for three professional references
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Examples of Work
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