Graphic Design Assistant - OPS

University of North Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

University of North Florida is seeking a Graphic Design Assistant to support the Athletics Communications team. You will assist with content creation and strategic design for the official North Florida Athletics site and social channels.

The role involves developing graphic content for NCAA Division I sports, upholding branding standards, and coordinating with department staff. In-person hours, some evenings/weekends, and travel for events are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Graphic design experience for athletics preferred.
• Adobe Creative Suite proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management, content creation and strategic design for the North Florida Athletics website and social platforms.
• Oversee development of graphic design content for North Florida Athletics NCAA Division I sports.
• Plan, organize and oversee graphic design projects to ensure timely completion.
• Collaborate with Athletics staff on initiatives and branding.
• Enforce North Florida Athletics branding and ensure quality standards.
• Assist with outside requests and archiving workflows.
• Travel as needed for select sports and postseason events.
• Work in-person office hours with some nights and weekends; take on other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Department

Athletics, Strategic Communications-OPS

Compensation

$15.00 Hourly

Required Qualifications

The Graphic Design Assistant will assist the North Florida Athletics Communications department with graphic design for all North Florida Athletics NCAA Division I sports. The position will assist the department with the management of content for North Florida Athletics, which includes, but is not limited to, the official athletics website (www.UNFOspreys.com) and social media platforms.

The responsibilities of this position include

• Assist in the overall management, content creation and strategic strategy of the North Florida Athletics website and social media platforms to maintain a consistent presence.
• Oversee development of industry-leading graphic design content for North Florida Athletics NCAA Division I sports.
• Plan, organize and oversee assigned graphic design projects to ensure completion of all projects promptly.
• Proactively collaborate with North Florida Athletics Department staffs on initiatives.
• Enforce North Florida Athletics branding across graphic design content and refine elements to conform to quality standards.
• Adhere to file management workflow for efficient archiving and retrieval of projects.
• In conjunction with the Associate A.D. of Communications and/or Assistant Director of Communications, the position will meet with internal and external staffs to handle communications project needs, requirements and timelines.
• Assist the Associate A.D. of Communications and Assistant Director of Communications with outside requests.
• Travel as needed for select sports and postseason events.
• The position is expected to work in-person office hours, in addition to various nights and weekends.
• The position will take on other duties as assigned by the Associate A.D. of Communications and Assistant Director of Communications.

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite preferred.

Prerequisites Required for Position

• Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree

Feel free to reach out to Assistant A.D. of Creative Strategy Logan Shaw at [phone] or at [e-mail] with questions.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX CoordinatorThe holder of this position is responsible for any NCAA and Atlantic Sun Conference bylaws and guidelines that a member of the UNF Athletic Compliance Department provides in addition to all UNF regulations. The individual must also assure that NCAA, Conference and UNF regulations are followed to the best of their knowledge and any violations thereof are reported to UNF Athletic Compliance.

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