Campus Rec Graphic Design Student Manager

The Student Manager is responsible to provide and oversee operations for respective programs, events and/or facilities during set work hours. The Manager will provide direction to student workers by supervising tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. They are responsible to provide training and equip staff daily to perform required duties. The Student Manager is responsible for maintaining safety, reducing risk and providing excellent customer service to all patrons.

JOB SUMMARY 

The Graphic Design Student Manager position is responsible for designing marketing and promotional materials, promoting Campus Recreation at various events, and assisting in marketing strategies. The candidate must be capable of taking direction and constructive criticism and working in a team environment.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Design marketing and promotional materials for print and digital platforms. 

• Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns that promote Campus Recreation events and programs as directed by the Graphic Design Coordinator. 

• Mentor and support student graphic designers by providing feedback and suggestions on marketing materials and design projects for teammates as needed. 

• Assists with adherence to the Campus Recreation style guide, ensuring compliance with University policies. 

• Responsible to assist with maintenance of Campus Recreation marketing equipment.   

• Assist in promotional tables or events to provide a well-rounded promotion of Campus Recreation events or facilities. 

• Work in a team environment with other designers, photographers, and videographers.  

• Attend all required Campus Recreation trainings and meetings.   

• Remain up to date on industry standards or trends. 

• Perform all other tasks assigned by the Graphic Design Coordinator or Associate Director of Marketing to assist with Campus Recreation operations and programming.   

• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES   

This position has no supervisory responsibilities 

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Current Liberty University student 

• 1 year of experience in marketing and promotions as a student worker is required. 

• Experience and strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) 

• Ability to work within a brand and respond positively to constructive criticism 

• Ability to work up to 29 hours per week 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Majoring in Studio and Digital Arts, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Strategic Communications or related field 

• Experience with motion graphics or marketing campaigns  

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB 

Communication and Comprehension 

• Ability to communicate effectively to convey clear, well-articulated information. 

• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner. 

• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University. 

• Strong organizational skills. 

• Excellent computer skills. 

Problem Solving 

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. 

Physical and Sensory Abilities 

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard. 

• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally. 

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building. 

• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business. 

• Regularly lift 40 or fewer pounds. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is split between two climate-controlled office settings. Both areas are well lit and the noise level is moderate.
 

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel.  Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Time Type

Part time

Location

Onsite

Pay Rate

Starting at $12.77

Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.