Assistant Director of Graphic Design (HR title: Social Media Specialist I)

Job Description - Assistant Director of Graphic Design (HR title: Social Media Specialist I) (ATH00000372)Salary Range:Salary commensurate with experience and qualificationsAbout 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 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 is responsible for supporting SMU Athletics marketing, communications, and creative content. This position is responsible for developing, overseeing, and maintaining all design projects for SMU Athletics resulting in an integrated strategy to advance the SMU Athletics brand. The position collaborates with other external departments to develop and manage the strategy and production of all graphic assets for athletic digital use on all platforms and within key athletic venues.Essential Functions:Assist with all media content efforts for assigned sports.Lead all social media ideation and strategy and actively create and develop content for the social channels of assigned sports.Lead all copy-writing efforts for team social accounts as well as assist with coaches’ and players’ social accounts.Lead manager of all team social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), including photography and video content production.Qualifications:Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree is required. A minimum of one year of work experience in graphic design is required, preferably in a college athletics department.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. Strong project management skills and a focus on attention to detail are essential.Physical and Environmental Demands:Sit for long periods of time.Deadline to Apply:August 21, 2024. Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by August 14, 2024.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.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.

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