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Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

Position Title: Communication & Digital Design Assistant

Location: Hybrid / Remote
Type: Part-time
Pay Rate: $15/hour

Hours: Flexible (10–20 hours per week)

Position Overview

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Communication & Digital Design Assistant to support website interface design, visual communication, and outreach activities. The ideal candidate has strong design skills, communication abilities, and experience producing publication-quality reports using Adobe InDesign.

This role involves working on digital platforms, visual storytelling, and social media engagement to communicate research and project outcomes to a broad audience.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve website interface layouts and user experience
• Create visual graphics and digital content for web and social media
• Assist with social media engagement and outreach campaigns
• Help prepare publication-quality reports and documents using Adobe InDesign
• Support communication materials including:
• infographics
• project summaries
• presentation slides
• Collaborate with the team to translate technical content into clear visual communication

Required Qualifications

• Major in Communication, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Art & Design, or related field
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Adobe InDesign
• Basic knowledge of website design / UI layout
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Ability to present complex ideas in clear visual formats
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with social media management
• Familiarity with Figma, Adobe XD, or other UI design tools
• Experience designing reports, brochures, or publications
• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS or website content management systems
• Interest in communication for research, planning, or community projects

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience producing professional-grade publications
• Portfolio-building design work (reports, visualizations, web content)
• Experience communicating research and data to public audiences
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary research and project teams

Application Instructions

Please submit:

• Resume
• Portfolio or examples of design work (PDF or website)
• Short statement of interest (1–2 paragraphs)

Send applications to: cuiyue@msu.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.