Graphic Design & Marketing Specialist

The departments of Residence Life and Dining are looking for a highly creative and forward-thinking individual to join our team as a full-time graphic design and marketing specialist.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on producer of impactful visual content and excels in modern design, copy writing and digital marketing. This support role works directly with the Assistant Director of Marketing to drive creative strategy and develop and produce quality creative solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Graphic Design: Lead the development and design of visual content for multiple platforms, using Adobe Create Suite programs.
• Copy Writing: Create and edit communication for multiple platforms.
• Social Media: Assist in the strategy and management of social media channels for Residence Life and Dining.
• Website Management: Assist in the management of the Residence Life and NDSU Dining websites.

Work Schedule:

M - F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (academic year) 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (summer)

Advertised Salary:

$45,000 / year

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, communication or related field
• 1-3 years working within a design firm, advertising agency or other creative team environment as a graphic designer, content creator, or digital marketing specialist
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Predominately InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) and Microsoft Office (Predominately Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Excellent written communication and grammar skills
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualification

• 4 years working within a design firm, advertising agency or other creative team environment as a graphic designer, content creator, or digital marketing specialist
• Experience in developing creative strategy for advertising and marketing campaigns
• Experience in creating content for social media platforms and growing a social audience
• Proficiency with photography and videography, including knowledge of video editing software such as Premiere Pro and After Effects
• Knowledge and/or experience with the Department of Residence Life and NDSU Dining

Applicant Materials Required:

Portfolio of graphic design work and written material

Three professional references including contact information

Resume and Cover Letter

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university – with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.