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SalaryThis is a part-time, hourly position within Grand Valley’s development communications team. Starting at 5-10 hours a week – with the potential to scale up – the right person will have a good working knowledge of current design best-practice in order to assist in creating both print and digital communication projects. This position can be remote and has flexible working hours. Hourly salary is $30-$40 per hour, commensurate with experience
Primary Duties
- Assist with the design for assigned University Development print materials, web sites, social media, and digital communications including emails, presentations, and proposals.
- Work with the communications team to increase the effectiveness of fundraising appeals and donor relations efforts to enhance both the cultivation and retention of donors, including alumni.
- When needed, serve as a liaison with printers to secure estimates, identify specifications, review quality, and monitor costs.
- Participate in the development of overall communication and giving strategies where mass communications can enhance giving and retention.
- Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of experience in graphic design in digital, print, video, and large-scale event communications.
- Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of experience designing within a content management system and email distribution system comparable to that used by GVSU.
- Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of experience designing for large screen program productions for events.
- Knowledge of HTML coding and experience using it within digital design.
- Expert level experience with Adobe suite creative products.
- Commitment to GVSU’s vision of inclusion and equity.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize projects, meet deadlines, manage several projects simultaneously, and work well under pressure.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Degree in graphic design.
- Experience in higher education, especially in a communications function that serves multiple departments and/or clients.
- Understanding of fundraising basics.
- Experience in fundraising and stewardship communications.
How to Apply: Please provide a cover letter and resume. The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. Candidates selected for interviews will be asked to provide samples of previous graphic design work/portfolios.
Application Deadline: The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
