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Job Title

Graphic Designer II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Undergraduate Recruitment

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

What we want

The Office of Admissions - Undergraduate Recruitment seeks a part-time Graphic Designer II with a passion for creativity, innovation, and storytelling. The ideal candidate will have proven design experience, a keen eye for visual communication, and the ability to craft compelling materials that speak to prospective and admitted students. We’re looking for someone who can support promotional and fulfillment needs, while also helping lead our new digital recruitment initiatives. This position is a part-time project-based and supports the evolving needs of the admissions cycle.

What you need to know

Salary: $21.64/Hourly

Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended

Portfolio: A portfolio is STRONGLY SUGGESTED.

Position Details: Work hours are flexible and based on project deadlines, workload, and the cycle of recruitment and admissions. Work hours will be no more than 15 hours per week. Can be remote depending on project needs. This is a wage position established to accommodate a temporary organizational need. As such, TAMU does not guarantee any set number of hours or length of employment in this role.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

+ Two years of experience in a graphic design role with demonstrated mastery in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and digital publishing tools

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience working in higher education or student recruitment

+ Experience working with many constituents and providing a wide array of design materials/products

+ Familiarity with modern UX/UI principles for digital/mobile platforms

+ Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, digital arts, or a related field

+ Ability to speak Spanish and English

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Strong creative vision paired with excellent project management and organization skills

+ Ability to independently deliver projects from concept through implementation

+ Excellent written and verbal communication, and ability to collaborate in a team environment

+ Strong attention to detail; willingness to respond to feedback and iterate on designs

+ Familiarity with tracking engagement metrics and evaluating project ROI

+ Ability to adapt to a remote, flexible work schedule based on project demands

Responsibilities

Digital Experience Guide

+ Lead the design and development of the Digital Experience Guide, a mobile platform that offers prospective students personalized content on admissions, student life, Aggie traditions, and stories from the Peer Recruiters at Texas A&M

+ Collaborate with Recruitment Operations staff to ensure content meets strategic goals for recruitment, matriculation, and impact

+ Convert key publications and guides for counselors, admitted students, and other stakeholders into engaging, interactive digital formats

+ Track, analyze, and report user experience metrics, making iterative improvements to optimize reach and effectiveness

Promotional Items

+ Design innovative and brand-aligned promotional material s for recruitment events, high school visits, college fairs, L.E.A.D. Summits, National Scholar Programs, First-Gen Weekend, Counselor Programs, and related outreach efforts

+ Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Recruitment Operations on providing campus and Prospective Student Center partners on product needs, source creative options, and finalize artwork for annual orders

+ Research trends in graphic design, higher education outreach, recruitment and admissions, and promotional products to keep fresh, cost-effective, and audience-relevant inventory

Fulfillment

+ Manage creative fulfillment process for the distribution of printed and digital materials, including design of postcards, stickers, counselor mailer boxes, VIP boxes, and targeted outreach campaigns

+ Coordinate with business partners to ensure cohesive delivery, tracking, and assessment of product return on investment

+ Respond to ad hoc creative needs for special programs such as Regents’ Scholars, National Scholars, and unique Prospective Student Center initiatives

Collaboration and Communication

+ Work closely with the Recruitment Operations Program Assistant on messaging and storytelling strategies that accompany designed materials and promote recruitment goals

+ Coordinate with the Program Coordinator II to visually and digitally feature Peer Recruiters in unique storytelling platforms

+ Participate in design review meetings, contribute creative solutions, and respond to feedback constructively

Who we are

The Office of Undergraduate Recruitment handles freshman, transfer, international, and other prospective students who wish to apply to Texas A&M University. The office is also responsible for recruiting and enrolling an academically prepared student body geographically and economically varied. In addition, Undergraduate Recruitment also offers several opportunities for prospective students and their families to visit campus throughout the year to learn about the rich traditions and culture of Texas A&M University.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

+ Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month

+ Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training and webinars

+ Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html)   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

For additional information on benefits Click here (http://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/\_media/documents/200benefitsWellness101.pdf)

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.