Oregon State University is hiring: Diversity & Cultural Engagement Graphic Desig

Diversity & Cultural Engagement Graphic Designer

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic document:

For additional information please contact: Whitney Archer at archerw@oregonstate.edu

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

Position Information

Job Title: Diversity & Cultural Engagement Graphic Designer

Appointment Type: Student Employee

Job Location: Oregon State University

Position Appointment Percent: 100%

Appointment Basis: 12

Pay Method: Hourly

Min Hourly Rate: $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate: $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) part-time (maximum of 24 hours per week) Diversity & Cultural Engagement Graphic Designer positions for the Cultural Resource Centers (CRCs) at Oregon State University (OSU). The Graphic Designer (GDs) creates graphical materials for communication and marketing purposes to promote the Cultural Resource Centers (CRCs) and/or their initiatives and programs. Students in this position will focus their design work to address the needs of their community in the following areas: academic success, social justice, leadership, identity development, community & belonging, and well-being.

Position Duties

Graphic Design & Marketing

• Create graphical materials for on-campus and online marketing needs that promote the respective CRC and/or their initiatives and programs.
• Produce media that inspires, uplifts, empowers, and speaks to the diversity of identities in the respective community.
• Conceptualize and produce graphical materials that speak to people at different stages of understanding of identity, community, and social justice.

Identity Development & Social Justice

• Engage oneself and others in mutual learning on identity development and social justice.

Collaboration & Professional Development

• Work with professional and student staff as partners to get direction and ongoing feedback on design projects.
• Work with DCE’s Marketing & Communications Coordinator for mentorship, skills development, and training with OSU branding guidelines.
• Work with Printing & Mailing on print requests and ensure printed material projects are completed on time.

Other Responsibilities

• Attend mandatory scheduled trainings and meetings.
• Obtain FERPA certification and complete necessary trainings in a timely manner.
• Complete daily center tasks and needs as identified by staff.
• May occasionally require evening and weekend hours.
• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.

Additional Required Qualifications

• One year of applied design experience and/or design coursework.
• Demonstrated experience in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, GIMP, CorelDraw).
• Demonstrated ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback in the design process.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to historically underrepresented and/or marginalized groups on campus.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Knowledge of videography and photography basics.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud suite or equivalent image editing software.
• Proficiency in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere or equivalent video editing software.
• Demonstrated commitment to personal and transformational learning.
• Demonstrated involvement with historically underrepresented and/or marginalized groups on campus.
• Knowledge of community needs, experience of belonging & understanding of issues impacting community.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Number: P11885SE

Number of Vacancies: 2

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 09/01/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date: 04/06/2025

Closing Date: 04/06/2025

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate up to three areas, in order of preference, that you are interested in applying to: Asian & Pacific Cultural Center (APCC), Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center (LBHBCC), Centro Cultural César Chávez (CCCC), Ettihad Cultural Center (ECC), kaku-ixt mana ina haws (kimih), Pride Center (Pride), SOL: LBGTQ+ Multicultural Support Network (SOL), Hattie Redmond Women & Gender Center (HRWGC).
• * If you have a name and/or pronoun(s) that you would like to be addressed by, please indicate them here.
• * What is your anticipated Oregon State University graduation date?
• * Why do you want to work with Diversity & Cultural Engagement, and why do you want to work with the center(s) or initiative(s) to which you applied? Please describe your experience in the communities represented by the centers/initiatives to which you are applying. (250 words max)
• * How can visual media (graphics, posters, video, flyers, etc.) be used as a tool for social justice and/or community belonging? Please speak to your experience in using visual media in these areas or how you might do so. (250 words max)

Notice of Availability: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Oregon State University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report covering each university campus location. A paper copy of the report can be requested for no charge by emailing Clery.Compliance@oregonstate.edu.