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Position Summary:

• Design and oversee the production of new and template-based marketing, promotional, informational, and programmatic materials.
• Manage the day-to-day workflow of graphic design students and regularly analyze project database and assign and prioritize resources, staff and assets to meet deadlines.
• Provide design and marketing concept recommendations for programs, events and venues and creates appropriate print and digital materials to market events, services, programs, and various divisional operations.
• Provide departments within the Division of Student Affairs with direct marketing and communication plan development and execution as assigned and will support the overall communication strategy efforts of the SAMC team.
• Assist SAMC staff in providing oversight and support for the division's media, communications, storytelling, and branding initiatives.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in visual arts or graphic design, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience with graphic design, project management, public relations, or communications, particularly in a web environment.

Equipment Utilized:

• Mac operating system, Windows operating system, Microsoft Office, Photo/Video equipment (DSLR and specialized cameras, tripods, lighting, microphone systems), Wordpress and Drupal Content Management Systems, online project management systems, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube; Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator and InDesign). Online teleconferencing and collaboration tools such as Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Box, and Smartsheet.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Light lifting and carrying of photographic/Video equipment (up to 25 pounds). Time will be divided between working out of the office and on location around the New Brunswick campus for meetings, event coverage, and observation of facility usage and student media consumption trends. Will require working occasional evenings and weekends for divisional initiatives and program coverage.

Posting Number: 22ST2649

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