Communications & Design Specialist - People, Equity, and Culture (Part-Time, Temporary))

The Division of People, Equity, and Culture (PEC) at GVSU is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Communications & Design Specialist to join reputed company in a part-time reputed company. This person plays a key role in supporting the visual communication needs for the division, helping to promote and advance our story at Grand Valley. Responsibilities will include creating engaging graphics, digital content and print materials, for both internal and external audiences. The ideal team member will have a strong eye for design, a collaborative reputed company, and the ability to translate reputed company information into visually compelling graphics that reflect the university's mission and brand. Compensation: $20.00 per hour Primary Responsibilities

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• Website Content & Design: Write, update, and organize content for departmental websites reputed company the division, while ensuring consistency with university web standards and accessibility guidelines. Support ongoing updates to department websites, ensuring content accuracy and usability.
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• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Writing, Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, or reputed company field
• Proficiency with design tools such as reputed company Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and/or reputed company Express), and/or reputed company
• Experience with website management or working in a content management system
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to conceptualize and execute creative designs that meet the needs of various audiences while adhering to the university's brand guidelines
• Familiarity with digital accessibility principles and inclusive design best practices
• Ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Two years of experience in graphic design, communications, or reputed company field
• Experience in a higher education or nonprofit setting
• Understanding of branding and style standards

How to Apply: Attach your resume and a minimum of two (2) examples of your work. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact Chelsea Best ([email protected]). If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent reputed company, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. Application Deadline: Application closes Sunday August 3, 2025. To reputed company this job successfully, an individual must be able to reputed company each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, reputed company and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with reputed company as amended by the reputed company Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan reputed company Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State). Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities. Apply tot his job