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Posted: 22-Aug-23
Location: Dallas, Texas
Type: Full-time
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Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU
SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Position:
This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
The Assistant Director of Graphic Design will play a crucial role in executing the SMU Athletic Department's digital, marketing, and social media strategy, helping to establish the university as a leader in college athletics.
Working under the direction of the Assistant AD for Creative Services, the Assistant Director will be responsible for creating visually appealing designs that accurately reflect the SMU Athletics brand.
Essential Functions:
Design visually appealing and engaging graphics for official SMU Athletics social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook) that align with the department's social media strategy
This position will also manage the social media presence for an assigned varsity program, assisting in the execution of the department’s overall social media strategy
Conceptualize, design, and produce materials for marketing campaigns such as sport posters, email newsletters, and print and digital advertisements
Create rough drafts and incorporate feedback to refine and enhance designs
Manage the day-to-day social media content and monitoring of an assigned varsity sport, including posting to official team accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other emerging platforms
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree is required.
A minimum of two years of related work experience is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills A strong customer service orientation is essential.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills with ability to work in a fast paced environment and fulfill content needs quickly.
Candidate must have a understanding of the needs of a Division 1 football program and the ability to supervise & direct others.
Candidate must have a strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud design applications.
An understanding of and compliance with NCAA, AAC, and SMU rules and regulations is strongly preferred.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
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Sit for long periods of time
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Reach above shoulders
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Carry/lift 25 lbs.
Deadline to Apply:
The position is open until filled.
Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by August 25, 2023
EEO Statement:
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.
Benefits:
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.
