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Posting Details

Working Title Graphic Designer

Position Number 00292A

Department ADMISSIONS

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category C Technicians

Job Description

The Graphic Designer plays a key role in bringing Old Dominion University’s brand to life through creative design that informs, inspires, and engages prospective students and families. This position creates visual assets for print and digital campaigns, events, and on-campus experiences that support undergraduate recruitment, yield, and engagement. Working collaboratively within the Enrollment Marketing team, the designer ensures brand consistency across all touchpoints and contributes to the University’s mission to attract, enroll, and retain diverse and talented students.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge:

+ Strong understanding of graphic design principles, typography, and layout for both print and digital mediums. Familiarity with marketing and recruitment communications, accessibility standards, and higher education environments.

Skills:

+ Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).

+ Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities.

+ Strong visual storytelling and brand alignment skills.

+ Excellent communication, collaboration, and time management.

Abilities:

+ Translate strategic marketing goals into creative design solutions.

+ Maintain ODU’s brand integrity across all materials.

+ Work collaboratively with copywriters, digital strategists, and campus partners.

+ Deliver high-quality creative under tight timelines.

Special licenses, registration or certification

N/A

Education or training

None

Level and type of experience

Demonstrated experience in professional graphic design, preferably in marketing, higher education, or an agency environment.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

None

Conditions of Employment

None

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary range between $ - $44,192 to $50,000

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S03111

Job Open To General Public

Open Date 11/10/2025

Close Date 11/21/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

Thank you for your interest in the Graphic Designer position for Old Dominion University Enrollment Experience & Marketing. Along with submitting your resume and cover letter, please submit your design portfolio to provide the most accurate representation of your skills and abilities.

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

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Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Media Portfolio

Optional Documents

+ Yellow Layoff Form

+ Blue Layoff Card

+ AHP Letter