Student Employee - Graphic Artist, Elliott Student Union

Description

Under the direction of the Marketing Graduate Assistant, the Elliott Student Union Graphic Artist creates designs, promotions, and materials in support of the Elliott Student Union’s missions.

Examples of Duties

Duties Include:

• Combine art and technology to communicate ideas through images for the promotion of the Elliott Student Union, its services, and programs.
• Participate in various stages of developing marketing programs and advertising materials to promote the Elliott Student Union.
• Become familiar with graphic design strategies best utilized by college unions.
• Assist with several key projects, such as the Union Birthday Bash, ESU special events, public outreach efforts, etc.
• Communicate and interact with departmental staff to ensure quality project plans/designs.
• Design flyers, advertisements, newsletters, logos, posters, brochures, and other print or digital media.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum & Preferred Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled at the University of Central Missouri
• 2.5 GPA
• Knowledge of and experience with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, communication, and public relations skills
• Basic knowledge of the Elliott Student Union is desired

Supplemental Information

Working Days and Hours:

• This is a part-time (10-15 hours/week) position during the school year (additional hours may be available over the summer). Availability to work shifts during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This position requires a cover letter.

Special Instructions:

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our faculty and staff are the university’s most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:

• 30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid 100% by the university;

• Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;

• Employees can earn up to 6 credit hours for themselves per academic year.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;

• Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;

• University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;

• Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.

• The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.

• The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.

• An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;

• UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.