Graphic Designer and Communications Professional

Company Description

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading American public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”

Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine – and it delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. In recent years, the University has expanded to include two additional locations: the Redfield Campus in south Reno and the Wayne L. Prim campus in Incline Village, which is the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.

 As part of the Nevada System of Higher Education – comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute –  the University is committed to developing strong partnerships with each of these institutions for the benefit of all Nevadans.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its nearly 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information, please visit the University’s website http://www.unr.edu/.

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno Libraries is recruiting a part-time Graphic Designer and Communications Professional to support and work directly with the Marketing and Communications Specialist.  Under the direction of the Marketing and Communications Specialist, the designer will meet with clients to help define and shape the scope of a project. The designer will advise clients on impactful and effective design strategies to reach a particular audience. The designer will create images that identify a service, event, Libraries project or convey a particular message. The designer will develop graphics for marketing illustrations, posters, fliers, digital signage, logos, and websites. The designer will select colors, images, text style, and layout for all printed materials. The designer will also review designs for errors before printing or publishing them. 

The incumbent is expected to: 

• Design, develop, and distribute high-quality, image-enhancing promotional materials –such as print pieces, websites, social media, blogs, and other marketing and communications materials for the Libraries 

• Perform related design tasks including photo editing, text styling and artwork production 

• Research and recommend cost-effective options for design and printing solutions 

• Help the Marketing and Communications Specialist propose and develop new digital initiatives including video content, content-sharing partnerships, integrated marketing, user-generated content and social-network functionality, blogs, podcasts, widgets and mobile applications

Schedule or Travel Requirements 

• Variable work schedule 

• Occasional travel may be required 

• This is a part-time position working 28 hours weekly. 

Compensation Grade  

The budgeted salary for this position is $45,643.50. Salary is based on related education and experience, internal equity, and budgets.

Remarkable Retirement 

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.5% contribution is generously matched by the University.   With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!  All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.  

“I had no idea the values of the faculty retirement plan when I joined UNR. On my first day, I found out I was fully vested in my contributions and the company's 17.5% matching. I have watched my retirement grow over the years, not only in contributions, but with investments.  It is hard to put into words how appreciative I am to feel so secure in my future” – Michelle B. 

Perks of Working at UNR  

• Health insurance options including dental and vision

• Generous annual and sick leave, life insurance and long-term disability 

• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.  

• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders

• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.

• Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. 

• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. 

• No state income tax!

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees 

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.  Faculty Grants-in-Aid 

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program 

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program 

About the University Libraries   

The University Libraries has been a cornerstone of the University since it was founded in 1874. Today it encompasses a blend of cutting-edge research facilities and services, including the state-of-the-art Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center (main library), Special Collections and University Archives, DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library, Jon Bilbao Basque Library, and @One Digital Media and Technology Center. The University Libraries fulfills its mission to further intellectual inquiry and innovation; partner with students and faculty in the creation of new knowledge; and foster excellence in education through providing access to scholarly resources, active learning environments, contemporary technology, and knowledgeable assistance, all with an underlying core focus on diversity and inclusion.   

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of related work experience OR

Master’s degree and one (1) year of related work experience.  

Related Experience: graphic design, fine arts, multimedia production or a similar field of study in the creative arts or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

We recognize candidates may not have all the preferred qualifications—we encourage you to apply if you meet some or most of them. 

• Knowledge of media design trends and graphic design software as applied to public and community relations, information services and web-based communication 

• Proficiency/mastery of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of software, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, (“draw” in Illustrator, “design page layouts” in InDesign, and “do photomanipulation” in Photoshop) 

• Ability to effectively incorporate the institutions brand and voice into design projects 

• Familiarity with the work of libraries in higher education 

• Experience working with individuals who are highly diverse regarding many facets of identity, including but not limited to gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, ability, income, level of educational attainment, and religion. 

Additional Information

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). 

The University of Nevada, Reno, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.  Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106).  The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.  Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Zeva Edmondson, Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia Street, Continuing Education Building, Room 206, m/s 158, Reno, Nevada 89557-0158, Telephone: (775) 784-1547; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; 

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found here.

Information regarding security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at UNR's website.

NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA 1945.