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Graphic Design Assistant

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Oregon State University

Job Description

Job Title

Graphic Design Assistant

Appointment Type

Student Employee

Job Location

Corvallis

Position Appointment Percent

100

Appointment Basis

12

Pay Method

Hourly

Pay Period

16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Min Hourly Rate

$15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate

$21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) part-time (anticipated 10-15 hours per week) Student Communications position for Oregon State University Libraries and Press in Library Admin department.

This position works directly with Public Information Representative to creatively accommodate graphic design requests from within OSULP related to communicating library announcements, services, and events to the OSU community, utilizing Adobe Suite products such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign to create virtual and physical content in accordance with OSU brand and OSULP visual guidelines.
Student Graphic Design Assistants work with the Valley Library Graphics Team, producing communications material related to library announcements, services, and events. With this team, you will gain experience troubleshooting unique design solutions, shaped by your interests, input, and creative vision. You will engage in meaningful collaboration and development of team goals, building essential workplace skills including communication, time management, and inventive problem solving.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Communication, Teamwork, and Career & Self-Development.

Position Duties

In this position, you will:
  • Attend and participate in weekly or biweekly Communications Team meetings
  • Create reusable and scalable graphic designs for virtual and physical presentation
  • Collaborate with clients to create engaging social media content.
  • Complete projects as directed by the Public Information Representative
  • With feedback from others, curate professional portfolio

As skill develop over time, additional responsibilities may include
  • Consulting with faculty and staff across the library on projects and design development.
  • Working with organizations across campus through outreach projects and building symbiotic relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
  • Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
  • Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
    • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
    • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
    • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
    • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
    • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*


*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Additional Required Qualifications

  • Proficient graphic design ability in Canva and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Demonstrated copy editing skills
  • Enthusiasm for creative learning
  • Social media and/or digital media experience


Preferred (Special) Qualifications

  • Familiarity with multiple Adobe Suite products
  • Experience with project management and quality assurance


Working Conditions / Work Schedule

  • Starting pay is $16.90/hour
  • 10-15 Hours/Week
  • Expected schedule will be within the hours of M-F, 8-5, onsite only

Posting Number

P12539SE

Number of Vacancies

1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

11/03/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

10/02/2025

Closing Date

10/19/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
● A Resume
● A Cover Letter
  • Graphic Design Portfolio that includes 3-5 examples of graphic design work which can include:
  • Personal projects
  • Class projects
  • Examples of social media posts
  • Work from previous employment
  • Volunteer work
  • Link can be to a side show, website, or you can upload a pdf document. All application materials should not include AI generated content. If you have any questions about this requirement, please contact Lucinda Amerman.

For additional information please contact: Lucinda Amerman at lucinda.amerman@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

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