The Graphic Design Program Manager for KU Recreation Services will promote events and programs the KU community by designing flyers, posters, and other advertisements for use in print media outlets and digital signage throughout the building and social media channels. By utilizing photographic and illustrative design elements, the graphic designer will work collaboratively with other team members to create highly polished marketing campaigns. Occasional job duties may require weekend and evening hours as needed.
90% - Create and maintain flyers, ads, and promotional materials for Recreation Services’ programs in various print and digital formats.
5% - Assist with various marketing and facilities maintenance duties as needed, particularly with preparation of print design materials and installations.
5% - Collect and research new strategies for promoting Recreation Services programs to the KU community by staying informed on popular design and fitness trends.
- Majoring in Design, Illustration, Visual Arts, Media Studies, Marketing, or an equivalent major.
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1-year minimum experience developing print and digital marketing materials.
- Prior experience with programs in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator as demonstrated in application materials.
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Current CPR/AED Certification or willingness to obtain within the first month of employment.
- Professional experience working collaboratively on a team.
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Prior experience with print production and graphic design.
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Prior experience with other design platforms or a willingness to learn.
During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
- Resume or curriculum vitae.
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A portfolio or link to examples of previous work (include in resume).
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 6/26/2026.
$12.60 per hour
Monday July 20, 2026
Apply to Job
- Posting ID: 33065BR
- Department: Recreation Services
- Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
- Reg/Temp: Temporary
- Employee Class: S-Student