College Work Study Program (Student Graphic Designer)

Job Description

Job Description

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title: College Work Study Program (Student Graphic Designer)

Employee Classification: Other

Institution:  Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Marketing and Communications

Campus Location: SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

The Federal Work Study: Student Graphic Designer works closely with the Lead Designer and other Marketing and Communications Department staff as assigned to develop graphic designs that inform and inspire for print, digital and multimedia platforms or revise existing collateral marketing materials, including but not limited to: flyers, posters and social media graphics.

With keen attention to detail, The Federal Work Study: Student Graphic Designer supports the development of projects from concept to the final design. The Student Graphic Designer will play a collaborative role in strategic marketing and communications efforts to tell a cohesive and compelling story in alignment with the mission and vision of the College.

Job Duties

• Assist Graphic Designer with photo library and organization
• Create digital posters and flyers for use on campus TVs
• Fold, organize, and deliver programs and other printed materials to departments around campus
• Assist Graphic Designer with graphic projects using graphic design software
• Assist in taking photos at college events and for marketing projects
• Assist with graphic displays and promotional items
• Assist with social media posts and support
• Video and testimonials around campus of students and activities to be shared on social media

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a registered student of Southwest Tennessee Community College.
  
• Only students who are approved for Federal Work Study are qualified for this position.
  
  • If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please reach out to the Financial Aid Office.
    
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
  
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  
• Communicative and responsible.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in graphic design, writing, and multimedia production.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

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Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Dr. Brandon Johnson, Director of People & Culture, View email address on ziprecruiter.com, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, View phone number on ziprecruiter.com. See the full non-discrimination policy.