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Department (if applicable): Marketing & Communications
Full-time or part-time (PT is less than 30 hrs. per week): Full-time
FLSA Status (exempt or non-exempt): Exempt
Salaried or Hourly: Salaried
Reports to: Associate VP for Creative Services

Work Schedule: M-Th 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, flexible hours as needed including Fridays and evenings for specific events

Job Description:

Position Qualifications (Educational credentials, skills and abilities):

• Christian who is an active member in local church.
• Supports Statement of Christian Affirmation (/about/mission/)
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Visual Communications, Marketing, Fine Arts or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of professional design experience
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in digital design, website development and visual storytelling
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and related design software, as well as WordPress platform
• Experience designing for digital platforms including websites, social media, email marketing and digital advertising
• Understanding of typography, layout, color theory and current design trends
• Working knowledge of web design principles and user experience best practices
• Excellent communication, organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, creative environment while managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining brand standardsÌý

Position Responsibilities:Ìý

• Demonstrates the Imago Dei of Christ (Gen 1:26) in all aspects of one’s professional role, personal interactions and community relations
• Creates compelling visual content that supports the Çïϼ¸£ÀûÒ»Çø’s mission, brand and strategic goals
• Designs digital assets for social media, websites, email campaigns, digital advertising, presentations and other marketing initiatives
• Collaborates with writers, photographers, videographers and marketing team members to develop integrated marketing campaigns
• Maintains consistency across all university branding and visual communications
• Assists in the development and execution of creative concepts for recruitment, advancement, student life, athletics, academic programs and special events
• Designs graphics, infographics, motion graphics and other visual elements that engage target audiences
• Supports website updates and digital content needs in collaboration with the university’s web and communications team
• Prepares production-ready files and ensures quality control across all digital deliverables
• Participates in creative brainstorming sessions and contributes innovative ideas that advance the university’s marketing efforts
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously while meeting established deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards
• Stays current on design trends, emerging technologies and best practices in digital marketing and visual communications
• Assumes additional responsibilities as defined by the Associate Vice President for Creative Services & Vice President for Marketing & Communications

Application Materials:
• Letter of Interest
• Completed Çïϼ¸£ÀûÒ»Çø Staff Application Form
• Resume
• Portfolio of relevant design work

Please email your application materials to Heath Vester, Associate Vice President for Creative Services, at hvester@umobile.edu.

In accordance with Employment At-Will policy of the University as noted in the Employee Handbook, this job description is not construed as a contract of employment or any part of any contract of employment or as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time.