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Communications Design Specialist (HEOa)

POSITION DETAILS

The Office of Marketing and Communications at Guttman Community College is seeking a Communications Design Specialist to join our nimble and passionate creative team and assist in advancing the college mission and brand. The specialist will have a strong understanding of branding principles to communicate and reinforce Guttman’s brand standards and ensure compliance across campus. This person maintains high design standards to ensure quality, consistency, and proper use of the College brand. Creativity, efficiency, and flexibility are key to this role.

Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager, the Communications Design Specialist is responsible for the design and production of print materials, digital communications, and promotional items for a variety of audiences, editing and retouching photos and assisting with website maintenance as needed.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Communication Design Specialist will be responsible for the following duties:

• Create original designs for promotional materials such as ads, flyers, one-pagers, brochures, social media, and campus monitor graphics, banners, and branded merchandise in support of the Office of the President and other College offices as well as student recruitment and enrollment initiatives; develop and update logos per brand standards.

• Format text and templates and source photography for a variety of large-scale College publications, and create accessible PDFs.

• Set up documents for printing and communicate with external vendors to ensure high-quality print pieces and merchandise.

• Organize and maintain a digital asset library to ensure proper storage of college logos, photos, and design files.

• Oversee projects from conception through completion and manage production schedules, ensuring timely completion of projects and liaising with campus offices regarding project details.

• Participate in branding and marketing presentations and training provided by the Office of Marketing and Communications.

• Assist with webpage updates using WordPress and other platforms.

• Perform related tasks to support projects in Communications, Admissions & Recruitment, Development and Alumni/External Affairs, and the President’s Office.

About Guttman Community College:

The Stella and Charles Guttman Community College is a beacon of innovation and knowledge creation in higher education, a two-year college where evidence-based high-impact practices in curriculum design and delivery permeate the educational model and have yielded graduation rates that are the highest in CUNY’s community college sector and above the national average. Located in midtown Manhattan, Guttman draws a culturally diverse student body from across New York City and is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution.

The College is committed to using a range of innovative approaches to achieve its goals and to improve student persistence, retention, completion, and transfer. The centerpiece of Guttman’s educational model is an integrated first- year core curriculum, where students examine current world issues and use New York City as a living text and laboratory. Thus, connecting information and concepts across multiple disciplines, contexts, and perspectives. This immersive approach equips Guttman students with the foundation of knowledge and skills essential to their intellectual, social, civic, and professional endeavors in and beyond the classroom. The College admitted its first cohort of 300 students in August 2012 and has established a bold goal to increase enrollment as informed by its new strategic plan (Guttman Forward 2028). Before applying, candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the Stella and Charles Guttman Community College website (www.guttman.cuny.edu) to learn more about the institution.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, InDesign, and Microsoft Office suite, particularly PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of HTML and website content management programs, preferably WordPress and Elementor.

• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a broad group of stakeholders and gain buy-in on ideas and designs.

• Be detail oriented and possess extensive editing abilities.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides design and production expertise for College publications, written materials, and multi-media communications.

• Works with department and other College administrators to assess departmental publication needs and determine appropriate production and design elements

• Participates in planning communications messages, graphic elements, and formats appropriate to client requirements

• Manages production schedules and budgets, coordinating production activities with internal and external personnel

• Plans and implements on-line and multimedia communications, coordinating with Information Technology professionals as needed

• Supervises staff both creative and production staff; works with College print shop, computer center, and other departments to ensure support of college publication needs

• May oversee equipment inventories and coordinate maintenance of specialized equipment and technology

• Develops production workflows, policies and standards, and assures adherence to any internal or external communications standards

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Communications Publications Design Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$68,004 - $75,465; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Before applying, candidates are asked to visit the Stella and Charles Guttman Community College “Prospective Employees” webpage ( https://guttman.cuny.edu/human-resources/prospective-employees/) to learn some of the many reasons to join us at Guttman.

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID (28720) or Title (Communications Design Specialist). Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

In order to be considered for the position, candidates must upload as one document, by the closing date:

• A cover letter that highlights your education and experience and what would make you a model Guttman employee

• Resume/CV

• Contact information for 3 professional references

• Portfolio of completed work

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE

July 31, 2024

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

28720

Location

Guttman Community College