Wonsook Kim School of Art and Design Office Student Worker

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Plan

Job summary

Illinois State University is seeking a motivated student with graphic design experience to support the Wonsook Kim School of Art and Design. You will work with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to create a variety of digital and print materials.

Duties include receptionist tasks and producing new visuals such as letter templates, signage, brochures, and social content, with projects typically due within 72 hours.

Qualifications

• Student with graphic design experience and knowledge of typography
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Ability to manage multiple office tasks and projects with tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Reception duties including answering phones and emails, greeting visitors, and directing inquiries to staff
• Create and update materials for the Wonsook Kim School of Art and Design, including letters, signage, brochures, and student-facing graphics

Skills

Time management

Communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tools

Adobe Suite

SharePoint

Outlook

MS Teams

Foxit

Web development tools

Social Media tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated student experienced in graphic design or a related field who possesses a solid handle on design software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, along with a strong foundational knowledge of graphic design principles and typography.

Work will include office duties as well as projects that use graphic design skills to create a wide variety of visual content, including social media graphics, event flyers, digital banners, and other promotional items.

1. Reception responsibilities including

• Answering the office phone, school email and correspondence.
• Managing mail and monitoring copy machine maintenance.
• Maintaining supply of school and university promotional materials on display in office.
• Greeting visitors and communicating with school staff and faculty regarding guest arrivals.
• Answering student questions and directing them to appropriate staff, faculty, and resources.

2. Creating original materials and updating existing materials for Wonsook Kim School of Art and Design.

• Projects are expected to be completed within 72 hours unless otherwise approved. Projects may include:
• digital and paper versions of School letterhead and footers
• admissions and scholarship letter templates
• signage for events and art galleries
• graphics used on School stickers, buttons, t-shirts
• School brochures and recruiting materials
• QR code information
• Linktree; postcards and other mailers for admissions, recruiting and donor purposes.

Additional Information

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here.

Pay Rate

$15.00/hour

Preferred Qualifications

• Adobe Suite of products
• SharePoint
• Outlook
• MS Teams
• Foxit
• Web development tools
• Social Media tools
• strong time management, planning and prioritization skills
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication

Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 10 hours per week.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

November 16, 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume, Cover Letter, Reference List, Letter of Application, and Writing Sample

Special Instructions for Applicants

Schedule MUST allow for at least 3-hour continuous blocks of time during the 8AM-4PM workday. Work will take place in Center for the Visual Arts, room # 204. Students will be assigned the necessary equipment to complete the work.

Contact Information for Applicants

Nancy Fewkes

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

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