Graphic Design Student Assistant

Classification Title:

STU AST- NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

Classification Minimum Requirements:

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through Other Personnel Services (OPS) or Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

Job Description:

All Reitz Union student employees must:

• Be a current UF degree seeking student registered at a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester
• Respond to and assist with emergency situations and building evacuations per department procedures or as instructed by building management staff
• Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of professionalism
• Demonstrate a desire and willingness to learn in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Establish an exemplary work ethic by being proactive, self-motivated, and dependable
• Participate in all scheduled meetings, trainings, and evaluations
• Act as an ambassador for all areas within the Reitz Union, as well as the University of Florida, providing accurate information and campus resources

Position Description:

• Graphic Design: Conceptualize and produce high-quality graphics for events, social media, websites, digital displays, print materials, and special projects such as promotional items, apparel, and other building needs
• Social Media Support: Collaborate with and support full-time staff and part-time student social media content creators to develop visually engaging content aligned with current trends and UF brand standards.
• Brand Consistency: Proof all designs for spelling, grammar, and visual consistency to uphold the UF brand standards
• Print Production: Prepare and format artwork files for professional print production
• Asset Management: Organize and maintain the Reitz Union's library of design assets, working files, and media files
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Marketing and Communications Specialist and internal clients to plan, develop, and execute design projects from concept to completion
• Independence: Manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver polished work on time with minimal supervision
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as needed

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, as well as other industry-standard design tools
• Experience using Apple Mac computers

Availability:

• Must be able to work at least 10–20 hours per week
• Availability during weekdays, evenings, and weekends as needed

Expected Salary:

$14.00/hr

Required Qualifications:

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through Other Personnel Services (OPS) or Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

Preferred:

• Experience with photography, videography, or video editing
• Knowledge of social media platforms, particularly Instagram and Facebook, and familiarity with current trends
• Background or coursework in marketing or copywriting

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your resume, a portfolio showcasing graphic design work across a range of project types, as well as current involvement, organizations, or other current campus employment.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No