Graphic Design - Student Assistant

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Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department:04052000 - SL-GATORWELL

Classification Title:

Student Assistant - Clerical & Admin
Classification Minimum Requirements:

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS). Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average and be enrolled for at least six credit hours a semester. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

· Current UF student (undergraduate or graduate)

· MUST BE AVAILABLE TO START FALL 2026

· Must be able to commit to at least Fall 2026 and Spring 2027

· Must be able to work in the GatorWell office space within the Reitz Union

· Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint)

· Demonstration of knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc)

· Must be able to attend student marketing team meetings as scheduled (TBD)

· Must be able to attend the GatorWell New Student Staff Training and onboarding upon employment
Job Description:

GatorWell Health Promotion Services is seeking a graphic design student assistant who is visually minded, a storyteller at heart, and energized by creatively promoting health and wellbeing on campus. This position will work alongside full-time Marketing Staff and various stakeholders within GatorWell Health Promotion Services to create captivating designs that support social marketing and health communication initiatives across various platforms. Primary responsibilities will include the following:

· Ideate, pitch and create unique professional and innovative designs to be utilized on print publications, t-shirts, web graphics, promotional materials, building signage and more

· Assist in and provide an educated voice in the planning, development and execution of marketing plans that meet the university and division brand standards

· Visually support social marketing and health communication initiatives and campaigns aimed at helping students build sustainable skills to improve their overall lifelong wellbeing

· Provide keen proofing skills for spelling, grammar and design consistency

· Prepare and package artwork files for professional printing, ensuring correct color profiles, bleed and final formats

· Maintain the organization of GatorWell’s design database

· Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers and vendors in an agency style work environment with both student and professional staff

· Other duties as assigned
Expected Salary:

Pay begins at $14/hour. This is an hourly OPS position and does not include a tuition/fee waiver or benefits.
Required Qualifications:

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS). Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average and be enrolled for at least six credit hours a semester. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

· Current UF student (undergraduate or graduate)

· MUST BE AVAILABLE TO START FALL 2026

· Must be able to commit to at least Fall 2026 and Spring 2027

· Must be able to work in the GatorWell office space within the Reitz Union
Preferred:

· Knowledge of Canva

· Possess solid photography and editing skills, as well as the ability to craft and maintain a consistent voice and tone with imagery

· Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and an eye for detail and accuracy

· An interest in thinking creatively, strategically and collaboratively to aid in educating our community on the experiences and offerings available to enhance the UF experience

· Strong interest in health and wellbeing

· Strong interest in educating and helping peers

· Excellent verbal communication skills

· Ability to connect with others easily/outgoing

· Ability to work well as part of a team

· Excellent organizational and time management skills while managing multiple deadlines

· Excellent attendance and punctuality

· Have an interest in people and building positive relationship that make our department and the UF community better

· Knowledge of brand guidelines and asset management

· Ability to produce clear, compelling copy
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

To be considered for the position, please submit the following documents:

· Portfolio submission is required. The portfolio may be submitted via link in the application or by email to Andrea Gaiser andreagaiser@ufl.edu

· Resume

· Cover Letter

· 2 References (at least one academic, e.g., professor, advisor, etc.)

· Class, Work (additional job), and Volunteer Schedule
Health Assessment Required: No

 

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