What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Design Coordinator position at University of South Carolina?
Posting Number
STA00143PO25
Job Family
Creative Services
Job Function
Graphic Design
USC Market Title
Graphic Designer
Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/139178
Job Level
P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)
Graphic Design Coordinator
Campus
Columbia
Work County
Richland
College/Division
Darla Moore School of Business
Department
DMSB MARCOM Operations
State Pay Band
5
Approved Starting Salary
$41,258
Advertised Salary Range
$41,258 - $61,887
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis
12 months
Job Search Category
Other Professional
About USC
About University of South Carolina
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Graphic Design Coordinator is a key member of the Marketing and Communications (MarCom) Department at the Darla Moore School of Business. Reporting to the Associate Director of Creative Services, the primary duties for this position include designing content for print and digital media such as brochures, flyers, advertisements, promotional items, and print publications; serving as the brand identity and design coordinator for the unit to ensure that all visual design work for both print and digital media align with Moore School and USC brand standards; and serving as the print production liaison for the MarCom unit with USC Printing Services.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
N/A
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in print coordination.
Experience within college or university.
Experience within college or university.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Creative thinker and designer with demonstrated ability to design to brand standards.
- Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines. Must be able to successfully work within the department’s online project management system.
- Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Must be an energetic individual with strong work ethic who takes initiative.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Serve as the graphic design coordinator, ensuring that all visual design pieces for both print and digital media align with Moore School and the USC brand standards. This includes working with Central Communications and/or the USC Licensing Office to triage questions and address issues from MarCom clients and/or Moore School entities, as well as researching and staying up-to-date on current design trends and providing recommendations to the director for current trends that can be applied to enhance the Moore School brand. In addition, as the brand identity and design coordinator, this position will oversee the artwork for promotional items in conjunction with the Office of Special Events to ensure that all promotional materials ordered by Moore School units display branded and approved artwork that complies with Moore School and USC brand standards. This position will also organize and maintain the graphic design project archives on the internal MarCom server.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
40
Job Duty
Design print publications, promotional materials and digital graphics for use on the website, social media and other online and digital platforms, ensuring that all design work aligns with USC brand standards and design materials that will be posted online meet Section 508 Federal Accessibility Web Compliance standards.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
25
Job Duty
Serve as the design digital accessibility lead for the MarCom unit. Research and stay up-to-date on Section 508 Federal Accessibility Web Compliance standards as they relate to the production and preparation of print materials for electronic distribution and/or display online through a Moore School-affiliated website. Train MarCom staff and student interns on how to make InDesign files accessible in preparation for hosting the file online.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
20
Job Duty
Serve as the print production liaison for the MarCom unit. Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with USC Printing and Mail House staff to ensure timely release and distribution of printed collateral. Coordinate with internal USC Printing Services and with external printers as needed on the production of print publications and hard-copy/physical promotional materials and items.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
15
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No
Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
04/01/2025
Job Open Date
02/25/2025
Job Close Date
04/11/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by April 11, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
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Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/183880
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The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Salary : $41,258 - $61,887
