Creative Assistant - Athletics Part Time Adjunct

Grand Valley State University is a public university in Allendale Michigan. It was established in 1960 as Grand Valley State College. Its main campus is situated on 1322 acres approximately 12 miles west of Grand Rapids. GVSU offers over 200 areas of study including 82 undergraduate majors and 36 graduate programs that include 74 graduate emphases and certificate programs at the certificate bachelors postbachelors masters postmasters and doctoral levels.

The GVSU Lakers compete at the NCAA Division II level and offer 22 varsity sports including 12 for women and 10 for men. The university participates in and is a founding member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

Position Summary:

Grand Valley State University Athletics seeks a Creative Assistant (Adjunct) for theacademic year. This position is renewed annually based on educational requirements and successful evaluation after the first year of employment. Position begins July 1 2025.

Primary Duties:

GRAPHIC DESIGN:

• Responsible for development and management of design elements.
• Serve as a key strategist for the creation of engaging digital graphics to promote events accolades awards and recognition of GVSU Athletics.
• Conceptualization design and production communication material such as print collateral signage advertising environmental graphics and digital and interactive media.
• Create effective and accessible design elements for social media websites video boards and applications.
• Designs and collaborates on digital assets within sport specific branding as needed.
• Create concept compositions graphic templates and layouts.
• Adhere to established brand guidelines.

VIDEO/PHOTOGRAPHY:

• Assist with video content for the promotion of GVSU Athletics.
• Creative content to tell the story of GVSU Athletics.
• Conceptualize film and edit professional storytelling videos and/or photos.

LEADERSHIP:

• Assist in management of interns and parttime staff.
• Identify emerging trends as well as industry standards and incorporate into creative content.
• May occasionally work with outside production vendors.
• Collect organize and execute creative content from multiple departments and manage varying projects simultaneously.
• Adhere to university conference GVSU Athletics and NCAA policies and procedures

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:

• Some college coursework in Graphic Design Communications Digital Marketing or related major.
• Experience directly related creative design.
• High proficiency and demonstrated working experience in Adobe Creative Suite primarily Photoshop Illustrator InDesign After Effects and other photography software.
• Advanced knowledge of production techniques including graphics photography videotaping lighting editing methods and equipment.
• Working knowledge of social media platforms.
• Effective creative verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Efficient organizational skills and the ability to collaborate with a team.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance.
• Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.
• Valid drivers license. A MVR will be conducted upon hire.

Working Conditions:

• Morning evening and weekend work is required.
• Working outdoors in various weather conditions is required.
• Some travel may be required.
• May work up to 29 hours per week.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A. and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act 2008 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.See www.gvsu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or(out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities women protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.