What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Assistant (Work Study) - Graphic Design position at Stephen F. Austin University?
This is a work-study student position responsible for assisting in the creative work in support of departmental projects, programs, and/or activities. Works under close supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Job Duties
1. Assists with designing graphic content for departmental use in print and/or electronic media.
2. Scans, adjusts, corrects and/or artistically manipulates images and photography.
3. Follows departmental and university guidelines to uphold established graphic identity and to ensure the quality, consistency, and conformity of graphic content.
4. Works collaboratively within a team.
5. Assists staff with routine clerical duties and responsibilities as assigned.
4. Works collaboratively within a team.
5. Assists staff with routine clerical duties and responsibilities as assigned.
6. Assists with special projects as assigned.
7. May train other student workers.
7. May train other student workers.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
1. Knowledge of general office and clerical procedures and concepts.
2. Skill in completing assignments accurately and with close attention to detail.
3. Ability to operate personal computer with a general understanding of graphic design application software.
4. Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
1. Knowledge of general office and clerical procedures and concepts.
2. Skill in completing assignments accurately and with close attention to detail.
3. Ability to operate personal computer with a general understanding of graphic design application software.
4. Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
6. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
7. Ability to understand and follow instructions.
8. Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently.
9. Ability to think conceptually and creatively.
Required Qualifications
8. Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently.
9. Ability to think conceptually and creatively.
The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.
No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.
A student must be awarded and accept a “Work-Study Award” for each semester the student will be working.
Preferred Qualifications
No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.
A student must be awarded and accept a “Work-Study Award” for each semester the student will be working.
- Knowledge of basic marketing and advertising concepts.
- Knowledge of color theory and typography.
- Skill in the use of Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and other computer graphics software, page layout software, and web design tools.
- Ability to maintain currency of knowledge and skills, to include adapting to changes in technology and software related to graphic design.
A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.
Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SA2025-043
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Open Date
03/03/2025
Review Start Date
03/05/2025
Posting Close Date
Work Schedule
Min Pay Rate
$7.25/hr
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Student must have received a work-study award. Please reach out to Financial Aid to confirm your eligibility for work-study before you apply.
EEO Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.
Posting Quick Link
https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12717
Department Information
Department
Auxiliary Services
Contact Name
Ren Vann
Contact Phone
(936)468-2348
Contact Email
Ren.Vann@sfasu.edu
Contact Information
Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview If you have specific questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you eligible for Federal or State Work Study?
- Yes
- No
- Not Sure
- * Which of the following best represents your current student classification?
- Entering freshman
- Freshman
- Sophomore
- Junior
- Senior
- Graduate Student
- * Are you willing and available to work intermittent evenings and/or weekends as needed?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you available to work during summer and between semesters?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please describe any experience you have had with using a cash register, making credit card transactions & deposits, & your comfort level with these tasks.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please describe any previous experience you have working in a customer service environment.
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- List of References
- Class Schedule
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Recommendation
- Portfolio
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