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Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Senior Graphic Designer
Position Number A01070
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department Marketing and Communications
Campus Lincoln Center
Location Hybrid
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy here .
Position Summary
The Senior Graphic Designer develops and executes creative concepts for effective recruitment, retention and fundraising communications including one- to four-color print publications, digital advertising, and online communications.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement pursuant to University’s Hybrid/Remote Work Policy. Please review the policy here .
Essential Functions
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.
Additional Functions
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Minimum Starting Salary $75,000
Maximum Starting Salary $80,000
Qualifications
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number A409P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 01/23/2024
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Physical Activity and Work Environment
Physical Activity
Sitting Often
Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Seldom
Hearing, Listening, Talking Often
Standing Seldom
Walking Not Required
Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required
Climbing stairs Not Required
Climbing ladders Not Required
Reaching overhead Not Required
Pulling, pushing Not Required
Shoveling Not Required
Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required
Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required
Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required
Work Environment
Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
Position type: Administrative
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Senior Graphic Designer
Position Number A01070
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department Marketing and Communications
Campus Lincoln Center
Location Hybrid
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy here .
Position Summary
The Senior Graphic Designer develops and executes creative concepts for effective recruitment, retention and fundraising communications including one- to four-color print publications, digital advertising, and online communications.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement pursuant to University’s Hybrid/Remote Work Policy. Please review the policy here .
Essential Functions
- Collaborates with internal team and other administrators and faculty to develop marketing and communications materials (print and online, including art for websites and social media).
- Conceptualizes, implements, and art directs multi-platform campaigns that support overall University and departmental strategic goals.
- Manages the production life cycle of projects from design development to delivery of finished materials, including sending proofs, receiving feedback from clients, and analyzing metrics.
- Collaborates with senior management and the University design team to create and maintain the University’s visual brand. Participates in the development and enforcement of University graphic identity standards.
- Assists in the management of a digital asset management system and enforcement of metadata standards and uniform uploading processes.
- Works with in-house and third-party photographers for events and general campus photo shoots and art direct photo shoots as needed.
- Communicates with outside vendors on projects as needed.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.
Additional Functions
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or communications design.
- Minimum of seven years experience in print and online publications and graphics including website design, print and online advertising, and email marketing
- Understanding of user interface design and basic HTML and CSS .
- Ability to think critically and develop advanced, creative designs based on concepts and the target audience.
- Ability to conceptualize and implement multi-platform campaigns that support overall University strategic goals.
- Ability to manage multiple projects within tight deadlines within budget.
- Experience with photography including digital cameras and scanning and digital asset management.
- Demonstrated Mac OS X experience, and expert knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; working knowledge of MS Office suite, Filemaker Pro and Web authoring software a plus.
- Knowledge of typography, style guidelines and graphic standards.
- Excellent communication skills.
Minimum Starting Salary $75,000
Maximum Starting Salary $80,000
Qualifications
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number A409P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 01/23/2024
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Physical Activity and Work Environment
Physical Activity
Sitting Often
Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Seldom
Hearing, Listening, Talking Often
Standing Seldom
Walking Not Required
Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required
Climbing stairs Not Required
Climbing ladders Not Required
Reaching overhead Not Required
Pulling, pushing Not Required
Shoveling Not Required
Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required
Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required
Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required
Work Environment
Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
Position type: Administrative
