Job Description

Join a team that values creativity, collaboration, and design that makes a difference.

We’re currently searching for a Graphic Designer to join the Dean of Students portfolio within Student Affairs in Blacksburg, VA to help support communications and design needs across several student-focused departments.

At Virginia Tech, Student Affairs is guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:
1) You’ll support campus partners across the Dean of Students portfolio, including New Student and Family Programs, Services for Students with Disabilities, Student Conduct, First-Generation Student Success, Interfaith Initiative, the CARES Program, and the Women’s Community Center.
2) You’ll be reporting directly to the Assistant Director for Marketing and Communications, in a 1500-hour hourly wage/part-time appointment.
3) You’ll design promotional materials. Create signage, brochures, fliers, and other materials using various design software, platforms, and tools.
4) You’ll execute creative projects from concept to completion. Develop designs, illustrations, and signage both independently and collaboratively, bringing creative ideas to life across print and digital platforms.
5) You’ll work independently under tight deadlines, manage multiple projects, and ensure all designs meet brand and quality standards while helping shape the visual experience for new students and families as they begin their Virginia Tech journey.
6) You’ll be working independently and collaboratively with key university stakeholders where exceptional interpersonal/communication skills are imperative.
7) You’ll assist with the management and professional development of student wage employees by providing mentorship, feedback on design work, and guidance on project execution.
8) You’ll be offered an hourly rate of $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance, Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves, the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity, integrity, civility, and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning.
3) THE TEAM: The team in New Student and Family Programs holds a deep passion for working with people, taking initiative (and following through), and we are genuinely excited to continuously learn and grow our knowledge of the college transition experience.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in art, graphic design, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience in graphic design or visual communications.
• Professional or applied experience producing design materials using graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or similar tools.
• Demonstrated experience designing communications materials for both print and digital applications.
• Portfolio demonstrating creativity and adherence to standard principles of design. Portfolio should include examples of print and/or digital communications materials such as signage, marketing collateral, social media graphics, or promotional campaigns.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with branding/style guidelines or toolkits.
• Experience with social media management, including content creation and strategy.
• Experience with event photography and/or videography.
• Experience editing video for web and social media platforms.
• Demonstrated writing skills through published or professional communications (e.g., web content, marketing copy, newsletters, or reports).
• Experience working in a higher education environment.
• Experience using project management software.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, advising, or leading students, staff, or teams.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$20.00/hr - $25.00/hr

Hours per week

Average 30 hours per week (limited to 1500 hr./year)

Review Date

05/18/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, 220 Gilbert Street, Suite 5200, Blacksburg, VA 24061.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Kassi Schulz at kmh09@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.