About SUNY Oswego:

Founded in 1861, SUNY Oswego is a public comprehensive university located in Central New York on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, 45 minutes from Syracuse. One of 13 comprehensive colleges and universities in the 64-campus State University of New York (SUNY) system, SUNY Oswego is recognized nationally for its academic quality, focus on student success outcomes, and the growing diversity of its student body. Ranked among the top public master's-level universities in the 2023 "Top Regional Universities in the North" by U.S. News and World Report, SUNY Oswego is also recognized among Princeton Review's Best Regional Colleges in the Northeast - an honor bestowed on the SUNY Oswego every year since 2003.

Inspired by a d commitment to excellence and the desire to transcend traditional higher education boundaries, SUNY Oswego provides a transformative experience to about 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university offers preeminent academic programs in the arts and sciences, business, communications, and teacher education, and its success is built on providing students outstanding educational experiences with attention to a liberal arts and sciences foundation, practical applications, interdisciplinary approaches, independent scholarly and creative work, and skills for living in multicultural and global communities.

Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office by calling 315-312-2230 or emailing hr@oswego.edu.

SUNY Oswego is a smoke free/tobacco/e-cigarette free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

Job Description:

Description of Department:

The Office of Communications and Marketing supports the mission and goals of SUNY Oswego by building awareness (of people, place, and programs/facilities) among targeted audiences, and telling the story of SUNY Oswego through our students, faculty, staff and alumni to internal and external audiences. The office performs this communications and marketing work in its effort to enhance Oswego's reputation through its three core functions: Marketing; News/Media; and Design & Print Services. A staff of professionals serves colleagues all across campus in an integrated approach to deliver targeted marketing strategies and communication tactics, generate positive publicity in traditional and new media, develop website, digital and e-communication products, and/or produce engaging print communication. SUNY Oswego's Office of Communications and Marketing has been recognized for its work, receiving awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, Educational Digital Marketing.

The Office of Communications and Marketing at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill the position of Graphic Designer.

Posting Date: March 29, 2023

Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Compensation: Salary Level , commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefit Information: The State University of New York provides an outstanding benefit package.

Date of Appointment: As soon as possible

Description of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Design and Print, the Graphic Designer/Publications Associate will support the marketing needs of the Office of Communications and Marketing and internal departments, with a focus on creative content development, layout, design, and editing. The successful candidate executes the production of print and digital pieces in a timely fashion and in alignment with university identity guidelines. The Graphic Designer will:

• Design creative assets for use on all marketing channels, including but not limited to email, social media, and print.
• Assist with proofing copy for all designed pieces, including but not limited to, posters, brochures, flyers, digital ads and print advertisements.
• Delivers images, logos, or other assets managed by the Office of Communications and Marketing to clients as needed.
• Assists in managing the department's digital asset library and relationships with media accounts such as SmugMug.
• Work with faculty, staff, and students on project correspondence, specifications, proofing, record keeping, and customer service. The Graphic Designer will also liaise with external print vendors, SUNY Oswego's Chief Communication Officer and members of the communications and marketing staff as needed.

The Graphic Designer must be able to take direction from written or spoken ideas and convert them seamlessly into layouts and other designs. They must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently.

SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan. As such, the Graphic Designer will be expected to contribute to these efforts; display a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education; and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field at time of application
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat) on a Mac OSX workstation
• Proficient with basic hardware and software troubleshooting
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Sound attention to detail and problem-solving capability
• Ability to use feedback as an opportunity for improvement
• Diverse experience in design for digital and print production.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of digital accessibility principles and Section 508 standards
• Ability to identify, catalog and manage digital assets.

At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment which respects, embraces and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan.

As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)

Additional Information:

If you have any questions about the position, please e-mail:

MaryBeth DeGroot, Search Chair at: marybeth.degroot@oswego.edu

Visa sponsorship not available for this position.

Application Instructions:

To Apply Submit:

• Submit a cover letter addressing qualifications
• A separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development
• Resume
• Copy of unofficial transcript (or copy of official transcript) for required degree showing degree awarded and date conferred
• Contact information for three professional references (only the three referees listed in your Interview Exchange application can be considered and contacted)

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Official transcripts are required at time of appointment.

All required documents must be uploaded in order for your application to be reviewed and considered.