Leadership Involvement Service Diversity

The Office of Student Engagement & Diversity is seeking a UNLV student to fulfill the position of Graphic
Designer with a provisional start date of July 31, 2017. Student Engagement & Diversity is driven by the core
values of Leadership, Involvement, Service, and Diversity. The office provides educational endeavors,
resources, and involvement opportunities guided by an unwavering commitment to social justice, community
building, diversity, civic engagement, leadership, and global perspective enacted through a holistic learning
environment that engages students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Purpose
This position is responsible for the timely and consistent completion of various graphic design projects.
Individuals holding this position must have a comprehensive graphic design skillset, including knowledge of
design programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. This person must be adept in design
research, concept building, brainstorming, revision techniques, layout design, proofreading, and assessment of
graphical elements. This person also must be able to communicate to clients, including students, faculty, and
staff members, on a daily basis through email correspondence, phone, and in-person consultations. The Graphic
Designer will provide effective customer service at all times while fulfilling a needed role within our office.

Minimum Qualifications
o Must be available to work at least 10 hours per week
o Previous graphic design experience (classwork or job experience)
o Competencies in following software: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
o Ability to proofread for grammar and spelling
o Knowledge of typography, layout design, composition, and image resolution
o Ability to generate original content and ideas (creativity)
o Maintain a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA and 2.0 semester GPA (Campus Life GPA Policy)
o Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student taking a minimum of 6 credits at UNLV
o In good standing with the university and the Office of Student Conduct

Preferred Qualifications
o Passion for student engagement, diversity, and values consistent with the offices core values
o Ability to multitask, prioritize, with excellent time management skills
o Ability to adapt to sudden changes in workflow
o Established problem-solving and customer service skills
o Familiarity with marketing techniques and branding

Tasks
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
o Design marketing collateral for department campaigns, events, and programs
o Work with internal clients with diverse perspectives to execute their project ideas
o Provide drafts for large and small-scale digital and print materials under strict deadlines
o Incorporate feedback into design projects and offer alternative suggestions when needed
o Brainstorm new marketing ideas as requested and bring them to execution
o Maintain an organized work schedule for client consultations

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o Organize digital files and archive projects as they are completed

o Administrative tasks and other duties as assigned

Types of Design Projects

o Posters, postcards, fliers
o Yard signs, billboards, large banners
o Merchandise and giveaways (water bottles, t-shirts, tote bags, etc.)
o Logo design, branding, promotional campaigns
o Digital media (banners, website headers, social media, plasma screens, etc.)
o Brochures, event calendars, newsletters, and more

Criteria for Success

All student staff are important members of the team. There are specific job descriptions for each position;
however, there are common expectations for all staff. These include, but are not limited to:
o Be punctual and meet assigned project completion deadlines
o Be innovative and self-motivated within your area and when assisting others
o Be open to receive feedback and be able to offer your own feedback when requested
o Communicate with clients, students, staff, and your supervisor in a professional and pleasant manner
o Provide support for other projects as needed
o Continually seek to learn, grow, and improve your work
o Be open to participate in office programs, retreats, events, and activities
o Have a comprehensive knowledge of campus offices, departments, and resources
o Follow all University, Student Union, and office policies as it applies to the confidentiality of all office and
student information, emergency policies, and procedures

Learning Outcomes and Evaluation

Students in this position will learn the following over the course of their employment:
o Understand how I can better develop strategies that will help me determine a guests needs and issues
o Learn how I can better articulate how my role impacts a guests personal experience
o Determine strategies to motivate myself and others towards a common goal
o Develop time management skills that will help me prioritize tasks and responsibilities in a timely manner
o Demonstrate the use of creativity, consensus, and trust building in problem solving
o Improve my ability to plan and organize projects, communicate with others, build leadership skills, manage
stress, understand and appreciate human differences, and recognize the role of technology in the workplace

Student staff are evaluated (supervisor, self-evaluation, client surveys) based on transparent criteria after their
first six weeks and every semester thereafter. Exit interviews are conducted upon separation of employment.

Pay rate: $10.00 per hour | Hours: 10 per week (possibility of up to 15 hours during peak times)
Priority deadline for full consideration: Monday, July 10, 2017 at 9:00 AM

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APPLICATION (Please write or type clearly)

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Last Name First Name Middle Initial NSHE#

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Local Street Address City State Zip

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Permanent Street Address City State Zip

Home Phone Cell Phone Email Address

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Current Class Standing (1st Year, 2nd Year, etc.) Major(s)

Number of credits enrolled for fall 2017: Expected Graduation Date:

I have a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or above I am able to work a minimum of 10 hours per week

I qualify for federal work-study (this response will not impact my eligibility for this job) Yes No

I am able to work during the following semester(s): Summer 17 Fall 17 Spring 18

I am aware that, in addition to verifying my GPA, there will also be a review of my conduct record.

I have provided a link to my online portfolio below or have alternatively attached it with this application. I have
also verified that my portfolio includes at least three examples of my graphic design work.
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List any relevant skills, collegiate coursework, and/or special training that qualifies you for this position.

List any extracurricular activities and/or involvement (at UNLV or within the Las Vegas community).

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How do you organize your time and meet your responsibilities?

Why are you interested in applying to this position?

List your previous work experiences (with at least one experience related to this position).

Employer Dates employed (mm/yy- mm/yy) Position Job Responsibilities

Employer Dates employed (mm/yy- mm/yy) Position Job Responsibilities

List two professional references that can attest to your skills or experiences.

Name Relationship Phone Number

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE SIGNING:

1. All statements that I have made on this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
2. I authorize the staff of Student Engagement & Diversity to verify the content of this application.
3. I understand that any falsified information or intentional omissions from this application is grounds for
removal from the candidate pool or dismissal after hiring.
4. I authorize staff of Student Engagement & Diversity to check my semester and cumulative grades and my
student conduct record and status.
5. My signature on this application indicates that I understand and agree to the above statements.
6. I understand that failure to meet expectations may result in dismissal from this position.

Applicant Signature Date

Attach your resume, portfolio, and summer/fall class schedule to this application.

Return completed applications to:

Kevin McVay, Student Engagement & Diversity, Student Union, Room 316
Or email application and attachments as a PDF to: kevin.mcvay@unlv.edu (702) 895-4610
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