Student Design and Media Assistant kaku-ixt mana ina haws

This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 10 hours per week) Design and Media Assistant position for the Cultural Resource Center kaku-ixt mana ina haws within Diversity & Cultural Engagement at Oregon State University (OSU).

Department Overview

Diversity & Cultural Engagement (DCE) is a student-centered department dedicated to fostering identity-affirming community belonging and leadership development. Through Cultural Resource Centers educational programming and collaborative partnerships DCE supports students from historically underrepresented communities while advancing equity learning and connection across campus.

Position Summary

The Design and Media Assistantcreatesmaterials that promote Diversity & Cultural Engagements events. Working collaboratively with professional staff and campus partners the Design and Media Assistantcontributesto projects from concept development through final production.

While professional staffmaintainoverall decision-making authority and accountability Design and Media Assistants play an active role in creative implementation problem-solving feedback and execution of ideas. This position provides a supportive student-centered learning environment where Design and Media Assistants develop technical skills professional communication practices anda strong designportfolio while contributing meaningfully to campus engagement and student success.

Position Duties

Administrative & Center Operation Support

• Staff Cultural Resource Center during scheduled shifts providing consistent front-desk coverage

• Respond to phone email and in-person inquiries with professionalism confidentiality andappropriate judgment

• Maintain organized media files and shared drives

• Attend and activelyparticipatein required trainings and weekly student staff meetings

• Follow university and departmental policies procedures and workflows

• Follow university and departmental protocolsregardingcommunicating with media requests and correspondence

• Update the event and resource boards in your CRC

Design & Creative Production

• Create edit andfinalizedigital and print design materials including social media graphics digital signage email newsletters posters and flyers

• Apply OSU brand standards accessibility guidelines and inclusive design practices across all deliverables

• Proofread and review designs for accuracy clarity and quality prior to publication or distribution

• Incorporate feedback from professional staff and campus partners to refine designs

• Knowledge of videography and photography basics

• Use and continuouslylearn updates for department software and tools including Microsoft Teams Canva Outlook Adobe Creative Cloud suite or equivalent image editing software Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere or equivalent video editing software

• Manage and engage with applicable social media platforms such as YouTube Facebook Instagram Snapchat Twitter Tik Tok Threads Etc.

Collaboration & Client Engagement

• Collaborate with staff members from Student Experiences & Engagement (SEE) Diversity & Cultural Engagement (DCE) and any other project stakeholders to clarify project goals audiences and timelines

• Demonstrate active listening and clear communication when discussing design concepts with non-designers

• Contribute ideas and creative solutions during project planning and brainstorming processes

• Maintain a professional responsive and service-oriented approach when working with clients

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their this position students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

• Communication Teamwork Leadership Equity & Inclusion

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