Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Department Information:
The Department of Resident Life serves a highly diverse population of approximately 12,500 undergraduate students living in traditional residence halls, apartments, and suites including some public/private partnership apartment communities. About 46% of all resident students are enrolled in twelve living-learning programs covering a wide array of academic areas. Resident Life employs a diverse workforce of 88 full-time and graduate staff members and about 600 undergraduate student staff members. The Department values respectful, equitable, and inclusive practices and actively seeks candidates who can represent and serve the diversity of persons who live and work in the University of Maryland’s residence halls. The University of Maryland campus is located in the greater Washington, DC metro area just eight miles from downtown DC and 30 miles from Baltimore, MD. Additional information about the Department of Resident Life is available at www.reslife.umd.edu.

General Description of Duties:
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Communications and Marketing, the Coordinator for Graphic Design and Creative Services serves as a member of the Department’s Creative Services Unit and provides direct assistance and support for print, digital, and web design projects. This position serves as the lead graphic designer for the department; collaborates with internal stakeholders to design and produce engaging on-brand visuals that support the educational mission of the department; assists in developing and executing strategic marketing plans to engage current and prospective students and families; manages print and digital marketing for residence hall communities; coordinates services for outsourced printing and production; utilizes the on-line project management system to coordinate and track projects; plans, produces, and supervises photo, video, and social media content; hires, trains, and supervises student designers, photographers and videographers; and manages the departmental visual identity and creative asset library.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts/design, or related field.

Experience:
At least 1 year professional experience in graphic design and/or creative services. An equivalent combination of education and / or experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Application instructions:
A complete application includes uploading a resume, cover letter, list of references, and as “supplemental document 1” upload a portfolio or link to your portfolio that is online. For best consideration, apply by June 11, 2023.

Salary and benefits:
Starting salary is expected to be in the mid $50,000s. Full benefits including a generous leave package, health benefits, retirement, and tuition remission are available. https://uhr.umd.edu/benefits/

Telework:
This position may be eligible for some telework as determined in conjunction with the position supervisor and as outline by department expectations.

Printing, handling, cutting, and hanging of large format design collateral, physical demands associated with action photography. Predominantly operates in an office environment with significant time spent in front of computer screens. Some work (less than 5%) requires moving and lifting of equipment and material. Ability to travel around campus for meetings and to attend to duties. Occasional evening and weekend work commitment required.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.