Student Graphic Design Assistant

Associated Students (AS) is a comprehensive campus auxiliary corporation of CSU, Chico serving thousands of students, faculty, staff and community members through myriad student programs, services and business enterprises. AS operates residential and retail dining services, the Bell Memorial Union (BMU), and the Wildcat Recreation Center (WREC). Additionally, the AS offers a wide variety of services and programs such as: CAVE (Community Action Volunteers in Education), the Child Development Lab, Adventure Outings, AS Presents (ASP), Sustainability and student government.

Associated Students is now hiring for the position of Graphic Design Student Assistant. This is a part-time, non-benefited student position that will work no more than 20 hours per week while school is in session. The pay rate is $17.34 per hour. The schedule for this position is based upon department needs and is subject to change at any time. To be eligible for student employment, you must be enrolled at CSU, Chico and maintain at least 6 units (undergraduate student) or 4 units (graduate student) throughout the course of employment. Before submitting your application and resume, please review both carefully for accuracy and completeness. Attention to detail is important. Poor grammar, spelling errors, and/or incomplete fields may adversely affect consideration of your application for employment.

In support of campus-wide efforts, the AS is committed to recruiting and hiring candidates who demonstrate and embrace our corporate value and strategic priority of diversity. We take a culturally-informed and identity-affirming approach to all our processes related to employee relationships. We provide timely and intentional opportunities to increase the cultural consciousness and commitment to inclusivity within the Associated Students and actively support University-wide diversity initiatives. Successful candidates are those of diverse abilities and identities who will work to advance policies and practices that will strengthen our organizational culture.

IMPORTANT: If you are selected for hire, please be prepared to complete all new employee documents including the Form W-4 and Form I-9*. The Form I-9 will require original documents as defined on page 3 of the form found here. In order to be hired, you must provide one item from list A OR one item from list B AND list C. If you are unsure what to bring, please call AS Human Resources at 530-898-4385 or visit the USCIS Website:https://www.uscis.gov/i-9.

• Non-resident students: Students with an F-1 visa will need to provide additional documentation and obtain a Social Security Number. If hired, the area supervisor will provide more information.

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the AS Marketing and Design Department (ASMD), this position is responsible for the development of visual design promotions for the business and service programs of the Associated Students. This position includes design coordination with clients and preparation of promotional materials, advertisements, and digital signage.

This position will work 15-20 hours per week. Applicants interested in this role MUST be available for mandatory training in Chico beginning Monday, August 11. Training will be Monday-Friday August 11-22.

TYPICAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists Graphic Design Coordinator and internal clients in designing promotional materials/advertisements for digital signage, print, web, social media, and special events. Meet with clients as needed to achieve vision.
• Corresponds and coordinates with clients and other ASMD employees on a regular basis to create compelling media for social media and other marketing campaigns and coordinate project deadlines.
• Pick up printed materials from campus print shop.
• Other duties may be assigned.

REPORTS TO

Graphic Design Coordinator

CLASSIFICATIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED

None

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITION

Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with staff, campus community and public.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; verbal communication, use of office equipment including computers, telephones, copiers and fax. When necessary, employee must be able to lift packages up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent/applicant will need to be able to perform the essential job functions (duties) of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

• Graphic design programs, such as Adobe Creative Suite (including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator)
• Layout composition/typography
• Illustration/animation

Ability to:

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organize, prioritize and focus on details.
• Develop and coordinate design strategies for various marketing initiatives.
• Write copy to meet marketing objectives.
• Use computer and applicable software for word processing and graphic design.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the campus community, co-workers, public, and those contacted during the course of work.
• Work independently, sometimes with minimal supervision.
• Work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.

Experience:

• Majoring in Graphic Design, Communications/New Media, Video Production, Marketing or any other relevant field preferred.
• Relevant graphic design and/or creative experience preferred.

Education:

• Currently enrolled in 6 units for undergraduate or 4 units for graduate at California State University, Chico required.
• Successful completion of MADT 285: Graphic Design Portfolio Review preferred.

Special Requirements: Portfolio (in print or online). Minimum five pieces required.