Associate Director of Graphic Design Advancement and Alumni Engagement

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

The Division of Advancement and Alumni Engagement utilizes resources technology and business for the purpose of constituent engagement donor research and solicitation and stewardship throughout Emory University and Health Systems. Our mission is to inspire and steward meaningful lasting relationships that elevate engagement and giving to fulfill Emorys mission to serve humanity. AAE is a high-performance team built on innovative ideas trust and accountability. We foster collaborative connections and value inclusion. We are currently seeking an Associate Director of Graphic Design.

The Content and Creative Strategy team consist of writers designers strategists creators and content marketers with a passion to engage and persuade donors to invest in the work of Emory. This position will report to the Director of Graphic Design.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the strategic planning design and production of advancement communications materials in Advancement and Alumni Engagement.
• Develops and designs content for fundraising proposals strategic communications to donors and alumni publications web content and other collateral.
• Executes design strategies through data-driven decision making to create targeted marketing materials and campaigns.
• Uses software to create and manipulate photographs and images.
• Makes recommendations to enhance and works to create the visual components consistent with overall division communications strategy.
• Researches audience trends and best practices staying abreast of the latest technology and design styles.
• May work with outside vendors.
• Makes recommendations for needed software hardware and other resources.
• Partners with other designers writers production coordinators printers and photographers to achieve project goals.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• This position requires coming in person two days a week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree and three years of experience in graphic design or a related field OR an equivalent combination of experience education and/or training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful candidates will possess strong design skills and experience in offset and digital printing as well as electronic communications.
• Visualization skills with the ability to design for complex ideas in an impactful creative manner.
• Strong organizational interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while being highly detail-oriented and navigate a complex work environment.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and comfort working with ambiguity.
• Possess a high level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality with sound judgment and discretion.
• Advanced knowledge and experience working within the Adobe Creative Suite platform experience working with Microsoft Office Suite mass email applications database and project management software web reporting/analysis and CRM systems.
• Prior experience in advancement fundraising alumni engagement non-profit or a university setting.
• Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and applicable executive orders federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance 201 Dowman Drive Administration Building Atlanta GA 30322. Telephone: (V) (TDD).

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