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Limited Term Graphic Designer
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Position Number: 5743363
Location: Columbus, GA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Graphic Design

Limited Term Graphic Designer

Job ID: 278584
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Department Information

Printing Services

Job Summary

This position will be responsible for creation, layout, and design of university materials such as brochures, flyers, catalogs, posters, etc. This position will be responsible for upholding CSU standards and printing guidelines. The position will interact with customers to advise and assist in projects to meet their needs. This position must have basic knowledge of printing principals. This position will also answer the phone and assist with customer sales. This position will be critical in production work flow and communicating production needs throughout the team.

This is a 100% revenue generated funded position with an anticipated end date of October 2025. Although funding is expected to end, additional funding could possibly be obtained to extend the position. Availability of funding will be reviewed within 60 days of funding end date to determine continued employment.

Responsibilities

Significant Duties & Responsibilities include: Layout & Design (50%) Create, design, and layout of university materials. Advises customers with layout & design projects.; Production Coord (35%) Creates production schedule for orders to be completed on time. Communicates deadlines from the customer to the team. Oversees workflow of orders through the process.; Administrative (10%) Updates orders in eQuest system. Enters orders in the eQuest system for off campus clients. Answer phones and helps customers at the front counter as needed. Supervises student employee.; Miscellaneous (5%) Assist in bindery, including cutting paper, and other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications include: Graduation from high school.; 3 yr experience in Graphic Design and/or a degree in graphic design.; 2 yr Experience in Customer Service and print production.

Proposed Salary

The proposed annualized salary range for this position is $40,253 - $43,784 and includes full benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills. & Abilities include: Knowledge of the basic principles and fundamentals of printing and production.; Ability to download attachments, correct and modify as needed, and send electronic files to printers and copiers.; Ability to create and design university material.; Knowledge of various types and grades of paper.; Ability to detect defects in printed material while in process and make adjustments to correct them.; Ability to deal with customers in a pleasant and helpful manner in a fast paced environment.; Ability to troubleshoot and help students, faculty, and staff with their printing needs.; Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Drew Burgering, Hiring Manager, via email at burgering_drew@columbusstate.edu

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel

Background Check

Position of Trust

Special Applicant Instructions

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