Graphic Designer

Closing Date: 12/3/2024

Definition:

Assignment:

Salary and Benefits:

• $6,980.67-$7,628.08 monthly (WVMCEA Salary Schedule, Range 61, Steps A-C).

• Employer-contributed medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse, and/or dependents.
• Employer-paid long term disability for employee.
• Employer-provided life insurance.
• 14 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday annually; paid non-workdays between Christmas and New Year.
• 12 days vacation leave accrued annually; rate increases step-wise up to maximum 22 days vacation leave accrued annually.
• 12 days sick leave accrued annually.
• Personal necessity leave and personal business leave.
• Educational growth incentive program from $45 to $225 monthly.
• $1000 longevity award annually after 10 years of service and $1,500 longevity award annually after 15 years of service.
• CalPERS retirement.
• Position is union affiliated.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: Two years of responsible professional graphic design experience.
• Education: Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in graphic arts or a related field.

Desired Qualification:

• Proficient in Adobe, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and website design tools.
• Ability to create graphics in multiple formats for print or digital.
• Experience in leading projects and activities related to college events, outreach and recruitment, donor foundation, promotional items, and service area needs.
• Expertise in developing and implementing projects and activities related to presidential communications, community magazines, templates, and signage.
• Experience in how to create multilingual guidelines and graphic identity standards for visual design and written content for publications, advertising, collateral materials, new media and websites.
• Ability to upload, monitor and update posts on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) as needed.
• Knowledge of social media and experience in implementing strategies that will increase brand visibility and traffic across all social media platforms, which includes local community engagement.
• Awareness of institutional planning as it relates to college priorities, education master plan, accreditation, community services, and student demographics.
• Demonstrated expertise in written communication.
• A well-informed educational philosophy as well as demonstrated listening skills and experience as a successful employee who can deliver on desired outcomes.
• Ability to speak and write in one or more languages other than English

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Principles, methods, materials, and techniques of graphic design.
• Principles and techniques of photography, including composition, lighting, printing, and color separation.
• Principles and practices of marketing and advertising; appropriate methods, tools, techniques, and venues for print, web/electronic, outdoor, display, and other media.
• Software applications specific to graphic design.

• Develop, create, design, and produce a variety of graphic materials and media used in college communications and marketing.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• On a continuous basis sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone; write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
• Research and utilize new and emerging marketing and advertising methods and venues, including internet and social media tools.
• Interpret charts, graphs and qualitative/quantitative data in order to perform research into optimal media placements for targeted demographic groups.
• Develop budgets and cost estimates for graphic design projects.
• Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and applicable software.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.
• Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Relate effectively with people of varied academic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy and courtesy.
• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative, and collaborative working relationships with others.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, and develop original illustrations, diagrams, certificates, charts, forms, and other graphic art related materials.
• Obtain quotes and place media advertising with outside vendors; formulate, coordinate, and produce marketing initiatives for assigned college.
• In conjunction with other college staff, research, plan, design, and produce a variety of informational and promotional materials for college programs and services.
• Produce college schedule of classes.
• Coordinate large-scale mailings of class schedules, postcards, and marketing materials and information.
• Operate computers and software specific to graphic design, including digital photo manipulation; manage electronic records and data related to projects.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other district employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation and communication.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Other Duties:

Application Information:

Physical Demands:

Applicant Information:

• Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including: (1) A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; (2) Supplemental application questions; (3) Resume; (4) Unofficial copies of transcripts, if requested; (5) Cover letter and/or reference list, if requested; and (6) Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.
• All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.
• Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will be removed from your application and will not be used for consideration of employment.
• The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.

• If a minimum requirement is possession of a degree, then a copy of transcripts is required to be included with your application to verify the degree being awarded. If no transcripts are included, the application may be screened as not meeting minimum requirements.
• Should the minimum qualifications state "any combination equivalent to," then additional relevant work experience may substitute for education. In this case, please upload a document stating such in the Required Transcripts document field.
• Degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.
• Candidates with degrees earned outside of the United States must provide official certification of equivalency to U. S. degrees by a certified U. S. credential review service, must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course of the transcripts) and must be submitted with this online application.
• If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript, you can get it scanned at an office supply or copy store; then attach the electronic version of your transcript to this online application.
• Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluations requests, or similar documents WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of transcripts.
• Encrypted, secured, or password-protected attachments cannot be uploaded.

Selection Process:

• After the deadline date, a committee will review and evaluate applications and supporting materials to select the applicants to be interviewed. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview.
• All candidates will receive an e-notification to acknowledge receipt of their application materials. If not contacted within 3-6 weeks following the close of the recruitment, no suitable match was determined at this time.
• Travel expenses to attend first-level interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
• Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.
• The District may choose to re-advertise or indefinitely delay filling a position. Some positions may include first and second level interviews.
• The District reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.
• Any tentative verbal offer of employment is contingent upon formal approval of the college Governing Board.
• Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.
• The District DOES NOT provide visa sponsorship.

Special Instructions to the Applicant:

Posting Number: FY22/23-233FT
Open Date: 11/05/2024
Close Date: 12/03/2024
Open Until Filled: No

For more information on this position and to apply, please visit our website at the following link: wvm.peopleadmin.com

West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.