Multimedia Designer

JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: 14
Compensation:  Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee category: Staff
Department: Marketing and Institutional Image
Reports to: Vice President of Marketing and Institutional Image
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: SI116FTEMMD
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator

 

SUMMARY
The Multimedia Designer’s role is to design for print, digital and website mediums for Kansas City Kansas Community College. The position reports to the Vice President of Marketing and Institutional Image and directs the photography and video projects at the college. The position supports website development through design and content updates using Cascade Web Solutions.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Design advertising, website, digital and print assets for the college.
• Coordinate or create college photography, videography and podcasts as needed.
• Administer the Zoho project management system for Marketing.
• Manage the maintenance of KCKCC’s content management system (CMS). Support content management system templates.
• Oversee and implement training for campus contacts on the CMS system. Create technical literature, such as training materials, to encourage department participation in content editing.
• Assess training through evaluations and by using best standards in CMS training.
• Edit, correct, and improve photos using photography software.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to create multimedia design projects.
• Analyze website traffic patterns and provide monthly reports on website performance indicators.
• Maintain a high level of quality in creating multimedia projects, ensuring accuracy and consistency in the project.
• Support the college marketing strategy and goals with various other duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or comparable software suites.
• Knowledgeable in Cascade, CSS and HTML or similar systems.
• Proficiency in photography and/or videography.
• Proficiency in digital media design and/or advertising
• Must demonstrate a commitment to and ability to work with a diverse student and faculty population.
• High energy, self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail in creating publications.
• Knowledgeable in Cascade, CSS and HTML or similar systems.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to take feedback and incorporate it into designs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in website design, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in website and multimedia design.
• Two (2) or more years of full-time work experience using Adobe Creative Suite or related products.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5) of related work experience.
• One (1) year of experience in Cascade, CSS or HTML.
• Two (2)  years of experience in photography or videography.
• Experience with community college environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items.

WORK SCHEDULE
40 hours per week, during regular hours of Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.

TO APPLY:

Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

• Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
 

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Educational Institution