Visual Arts Specialist (Belk Center)

Please see Special Instructions for more details. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. Job Posting Information Posting Number Posting Number PG195289SP Internal Recruitment Internal Recruitment No Working Title Working Title Visual Arts Specialist (Belk Center) Anticipated Hiring Range Anticipated Hiring Range $66,897 – $70,000 Work Schedule Work Schedule To be determined Job Location Department Department Belk Center About the Department About the NC State College of Education As one of the nation’s top-ranked colleges of education, NC State’s College of Education leads the way in North Carolina in preparing extraordinary educators, conducting transformational research, and engaging communities where they are to improve the educational outcomes of all learners and advance the greater good. The college’s faculty are widely-recognized thought leaders who use their research to transform the practice of teaching, learning, and leading. They have particular strengths in improving technology-enhanced learning and teaching; fostering community-based learning and PK-16 partnerships; and innovating leadership and workforce development, educational policy, and evaluation. About two-thirds of the faculty are grant active. They are engaged in over 225 active projects totaling $151 million, making them the most productive in terms of research activity compared with other colleges of education in North Carolina and among the Top 5% in the nation. In FY24, the college’s research expenditures exceeded $20 million. The college has over 1,600 students studying across five graduate certificates, seven undergraduate majors, two undergraduate minors, 13 master’s degrees, three Ph.D., and two Ed.D. programs housed in three academic departments: Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education; and Teacher Education and Learning Sciences, with approximately 130 tenure-track and professional-track faculty, 110 support and professional staff, and about 160 graduate and teaching assistants. The College of Education is also home to the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, and Elevate, NC State’s inclusive postsecondary education program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The college has over 18,000 living alumni, with over 6,000 working in public schools in every county in North Carolina. Those who are teachers rate among the highest in effectiveness on surveys of school employers in North Carolina. NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university. The Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research develops and sustains exceptional community college leaders who are committed to advancing college access and student success, the social and economic mobility of their colleges’ students, and the economic competitiveness of their regions. The center provides professional development and research related to current and emerging student success opportunities and challenges facing community college leaders and policymakers in North Carolina and the nation. Wolfpack Perks and Benefits As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered. As the Visual Arts Specialist you will work closely with the Belk Center’s Director of Communications to design print and digital materials for the Belk Center’s research and leadership programs, including research briefs, annual reports, social media graphics, promotional materials, etc. In this role you must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and demonstrate a commitment to quality while maintaining the integrity of the NC State brand. This position reports to the Belk Center’s Director of Communications and works with the Director of Communications and the Senior Communications Manager to implement a consistent visual identity for the Belk Center that also adheres to NC State brand requirements. Duties include: Serve as the Belk Center’s artist-in-residence, to direct and ensure visual consistency across the Belk Center’s print and digital platforms Conceptualize and design digital and print materials, such as reports, research briefs, brochures, fact sheets, mailers, banners, reports and flyers; execute designs for key development projects, including the annual report. Visually translate potentially complex concepts, ideas and content into on-brand layouts, typography and storytelling that support the Belk Center’s mission. Offer creative direction (e.g., art direction, visual asset acquisition, etc.), and advise on requests related to visual identity, including about how to present work in a polished and compelling format. Establish and manage relationships between the Belk Center and third-party print and merchandising vendors Ensure all marketing and communication materials produced by the Belk Center adheres to the NC State brand. Develop and maintain design template library, including for PowerPoints/Google Slides for use by the Belk Center’s faculty and staff and provide training on use of these materials. Develop and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and with the Belk Center’s faculty and staff, including designing solutions that meet their needs. Prioritize tasks to handle multiple design jobs in an efficient and timely manner. Stay abreast of industry trends, evolving design methodologies and emerging technologies to consistently elevate the caliber and impact of our visual communications. Other Responsibilities Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalency and two years of visual/graphic arts experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Preferred Qualifications #J-18808-Ljbffr