Graphic Designer

Job Description

Join a team that values creativity collaboration and design that makes a difference.

Were currently searching for a Graphic Designer to join the Dean of Students portfolio within Student Affairs in Blacksburg VA to help support communications and design needs across several student-focused departments.

At Virginia Tech Student Affairs is guiding nurturing and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

HERES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:
1) Youll support campus partners across the Dean of Students portfolio including New Student and Family Programs Services for Students with Disabilities Student Conduct First-Generation Student Success Interfaith Initiative the CARES Program and the Womens Community Center.
2) Youll be reporting directly to the Assistant Director for Marketing and Communications in a 1500-hour hourly wage/part-time appointment.
3) Youll design promotional materials. Create signage brochures fliers and other materials using various design software platforms and tools.
4) Youll execute creative projects from concept to completion. Develop designs illustrations and signage both independently and collaboratively bringing creative ideas to life across print and digital platforms.
5) Youll work independently under tight deadlines manage multiple projects and ensure all designs meet brand and quality standards while helping shape the visual experience for new students and families as they begin their Virginia Tech journey.
6) Youll be working independently and collaboratively with key university stakeholders where exceptional interpersonal/communication skills are imperative.
7) Youll assist with the management and professional development of student wage employees by providing mentorship feedback on design work and guidance on project execution.
8) Youll be offered an hourly rate of $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

HERES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity integrity civility and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning.
3) THE TEAM: The team in New Student and Family Programs holds a deep passion for working with people taking initiative (and following through) and we are genuinely excited to continuously learn and grow our knowledge of the college transition experience.

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in art graphic design or a related field or equivalent combination of education training and professional experience in graphic design or visual communications.
Professional or applied experience producing design materials using graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud Canva or similar tools.
Demonstrated experience designing communications materials for both print and digital applications.
Portfolio demonstrating creativity and adherence to standard principles of design. Portfolio should include examples of print and/or digital communications materials such as signage marketing collateral social media graphics or promotional campaigns.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with branding/style guidelines or toolkits.
Experience with social media management including content creation and strategy.
Experience with event photography and/or videography.
Experience editing video for web and social media platforms.
Demonstrated writing skills through published or professional communications (e.g. web content marketing copy newsletters or reports).
Experience working in a higher education environment.
Experience using project management software.
Experience supervising mentoring advising or leading students staff or teams.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$20.00/hr - $25.00/hr

Hours per week

Average 30 hours per week (limited to 1500 hr./year)

Review Date

05/18/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.

For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education at or Virginia Tech 220 Gilbert Street Suite 5200 Blacksburg VA 24061.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Kassi Schulz at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.