Minnesota State
Marketing Design & Production Specialist - Communications Parapro...
Minnesota State - Alexandria, Minnesota, United States, 56308
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Marketing Design & Production Specialist - Communications Paraprofessional
You're a visual storyteller who loves turning bold ideas into brilliant designs. You know that Adobe Creative Cloud is more than technology, it's a lifestyle. You thrive on variety, collaboration, efficiency, and finding creative solutions. You want a career where you feel heard, and where your work actually makes a difference. If this sounds like you, we want you on our team! As a Marketing Design & Production Specialist at Alexandria College, you'll be a key member of our Marketing & Communications teamcoordinating, designing, and producing materials that support student recruitment and retention, special events, academic programs, athletics, strategic initiatives, and so much more. From stickers and signage to slide decks and social media, your work helps Alexandria College shine and inspires students to aim for the future. Bring Ideas to Life: Design bold, on-brand visuals for print and web that grab attention and get results. Make It Print-Perfect: Prep, print, and finish high-quality materials that look as good in hand as they do on screen. Collaborate Across Campus: Partner with faculty, staff, and leadership to pull off events, launch strategic initiatives, and keep the wheels turning behind the scenes. Own Your Workflow: Juggle multiple projects like a pro, keep projects on track, and let the ideas flow. Be our Brand's Best Friend: Keep our visuals sharp and consistent by making sure everything we create looks, feels, and sounds like us. This person will report directly to the Director of Marketing and Communications. Salary Range: $24.65 to $34.65 Per Hour; $51,469 to $72,349 Annually Minimum Qualifications: Two years of professional work experience in marketing design; an Associate Degree in graphic design or similar field can substitute for six months of experience. Demonstrated visual design skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to create visually appealing and user-centered designs. Proficiency in creating graphics and layouts using Adobe Creative Cloud applications, especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Strong spelling, punctuation, grammar, and proofreading skills to create accurate content for varied audiences and platforms (print and web). Organizational and planning skills to manage projects, identify priorities, and meet timelines with little supervision. General knowledge of business marketing best practices and print production standards. Preferred Qualifications: Skills in print production and finishing techniques. Ability to write and edit compelling copy for ads, publications, features, and other media. Understanding of ADA accessibility standards for documents and digital media. Work Shift (Hours / Days of Work): 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Telework (Yes/No): No Alexandria Technical & Community College (ATCC) provides quality hands-on and liberal arts education to more than 4,200 students each year, and has been ranked Minnesota's #1 Community College since 2020 (Wallethub, Niche, and UniversityHQ). ATCC offers more than 50 programs and transfer pathways in fields like business, design, education, human services, health, manufacturing, police training, and transportation. Most programs can be completed in two years or less, with some offerings as short as one semester. With a graduation rate more than double the national average and a 99% job placement rate, ATCC maintains a longstanding reputation as an academic institution of excellence. The campus is located in the heart of lake country: Alexandria, Minnesota. The population is just over 14,000 within city limits, but Alexandria is a true destination, drawing residents from neighboring rural communities plus a tourism boom in warmer months. Alexandria is home to a thriving downtown district, excellent walking and biking trails, plenty of arts, museums, parks, wineries, breweries, and even a whiskey distillery. Paired with diverse year-round outdoor activities and more lakes than you can count, Alexandria is a small town that feels big. Alexandria College is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities. Minnesota State is the fourth largest state higher education system in the United States with 26 colleges, 7 universities, and 54 campuses. Benefits Information: At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
You're a visual storyteller who loves turning bold ideas into brilliant designs. You know that Adobe Creative Cloud is more than technology, it's a lifestyle. You thrive on variety, collaboration, efficiency, and finding creative solutions. You want a career where you feel heard, and where your work actually makes a difference. If this sounds like you, we want you on our team! As a Marketing Design & Production Specialist at Alexandria College, you'll be a key member of our Marketing & Communications teamcoordinating, designing, and producing materials that support student recruitment and retention, special events, academic programs, athletics, strategic initiatives, and so much more. From stickers and signage to slide decks and social media, your work helps Alexandria College shine and inspires students to aim for the future. Bring Ideas to Life: Design bold, on-brand visuals for print and web that grab attention and get results. Make It Print-Perfect: Prep, print, and finish high-quality materials that look as good in hand as they do on screen. Collaborate Across Campus: Partner with faculty, staff, and leadership to pull off events, launch strategic initiatives, and keep the wheels turning behind the scenes. Own Your Workflow: Juggle multiple projects like a pro, keep projects on track, and let the ideas flow. Be our Brand's Best Friend: Keep our visuals sharp and consistent by making sure everything we create looks, feels, and sounds like us. This person will report directly to the Director of Marketing and Communications. Salary Range: $24.65 to $34.65 Per Hour; $51,469 to $72,349 Annually Minimum Qualifications: Two years of professional work experience in marketing design; an Associate Degree in graphic design or similar field can substitute for six months of experience. Demonstrated visual design skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to create visually appealing and user-centered designs. Proficiency in creating graphics and layouts using Adobe Creative Cloud applications, especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Strong spelling, punctuation, grammar, and proofreading skills to create accurate content for varied audiences and platforms (print and web). Organizational and planning skills to manage projects, identify priorities, and meet timelines with little supervision. General knowledge of business marketing best practices and print production standards. Preferred Qualifications: Skills in print production and finishing techniques. Ability to write and edit compelling copy for ads, publications, features, and other media. Understanding of ADA accessibility standards for documents and digital media. Work Shift (Hours / Days of Work): 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Telework (Yes/No): No Alexandria Technical & Community College (ATCC) provides quality hands-on and liberal arts education to more than 4,200 students each year, and has been ranked Minnesota's #1 Community College since 2020 (Wallethub, Niche, and UniversityHQ). ATCC offers more than 50 programs and transfer pathways in fields like business, design, education, human services, health, manufacturing, police training, and transportation. Most programs can be completed in two years or less, with some offerings as short as one semester. With a graduation rate more than double the national average and a 99% job placement rate, ATCC maintains a longstanding reputation as an academic institution of excellence. The campus is located in the heart of lake country: Alexandria, Minnesota. The population is just over 14,000 within city limits, but Alexandria is a true destination, drawing residents from neighboring rural communities plus a tourism boom in warmer months. Alexandria is home to a thriving downtown district, excellent walking and biking trails, plenty of arts, museums, parks, wineries, breweries, and even a whiskey distillery. Paired with diverse year-round outdoor activities and more lakes than you can count, Alexandria is a small town that feels big. Alexandria College is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities. Minnesota State is the fourth largest state higher education system in the United States with 26 colleges, 7 universities, and 54 campuses. Benefits Information: At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.