Posting Number

req14886

Department

UAHS Communications

Department Website Link

Location

UAHS - Tucson

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

This graphic design position develops and maintains a multitude of design projects within the UArizona Health Sciences Office of Communications. Working collaboratively with the strategic internal initiative stakeholders, in order to create assets for web, email marketing, logos, events, stories and a variety of print media applications. Establishes a compelling brand for the University and Health Sciences to ensure its' competitive advantage. Oversees in-bound and outbound digital communications, and the development, production and dissemination of marketing and communications collateral to internal and external constituents.

Please note: Three (3) professional references will be required as part of the interview process.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicates with internal; strategic initiative stakeholders to gather information to create a variety of graphic assets according to specification and adheres to a clearly articulated production timetable, and coordinating with outside vendors as needed.
• Collaborate on design projects both within the office of communications as well as with our partners, stakeholders and program directors in our health sciences centers and strategic initiatives.
• Develops and builds logos, and a variety of other design assets based on the expressed needs of the Health Sciences Office of the Senior Vice President Office of Communications.
• Gather information from colleagues, and curating photo assets from fellow multimedia photojournalists to formulate and create print and digital marketing and communications materials to meet the brand messaging needs of the Health Sciences.
• Applies design fundamentals to conceive overall concept, design look and feel of each project across all related materials in print and digital media.
• Creates a variety of assets for events, presentations, lectures and email marketing in a way that clearly advances the UArizona Health Sciences brand messaging and is highly effective in visually appealing to the appropriate intended audience.
• Ensures adherence to media inventory storage standards and coordinates these efforts based on predetermined best practices for the University and Health Sciences Office of Communications Creative Area.
• Manages and communicates all workflows to the Art Director and through shared task management software.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to communicate clearly all aspects of any design project utilizing industry accepted terminology with internal clients and outside vendors.
• Familiarity with digital asset management systems and shared content storage.
• Basic knowledge and use of graphic design principles, theories and concepts.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.

Experience using design concepts to originate and create design projects.

Experience in a setting where detailed instruction to perform work is delivered and work is reviewed closely for accuracy.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Communication and Marketing

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$21.03 - $27.47

Compensation Type

hourly rate

Grade

6

Career Stream and Level

PC1

Job Family

Multimedia

Job Function

Communications & Marketing

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Lisa Black | lisa33@arizona.edu | (520) 621-7246

Open Date

5/4/2023

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.