Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
This position offers a 40 hour work week.
Hours and schedule may vary and include evenings and weekends.
Advertised Salary $45,000 - $55,000/yr; Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 01/14/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 02/03/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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Position Information

Classification Title Desktop Publisher I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.0 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
This position acts as a primary contact in fulfilling the graphic design and publication needs for all Auxiliary Services Division's departments. While adhering to UGA brand and style guides, this position designs creative work including advertisements, social media graphics, email graphics, digital sign graphics, online and print-ready brochures and flyers, large-format projects and other publications.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
• Education and/or experience in art and graphics
• Full knowledge and proficiency of industry-leading software and hardware necessary for use in modern design projects, including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, MailChimp, as well as the Macintosh operating system, file servers, FTP sites, scanners, printers, and Windows operating system.
• Excellent graphic design and typography skills.
• Strong creative and critical thinking skills.
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Knowledge of responsive and mobile web/email design.
• Coordination of complex design jobs from concept to publication. One- to full-color offset and digital printing.
• Excellent photography skills.
Physical Demands
Frequent sitting is common but this position will stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, push and pull depending on the work to be accomplished.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Prepare a variety of creative graphic design deliverables including digital graphics, online and print brochures and flyers, advertisements, banners and other Auxiliary Services publications using various production techniques.
Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities
Contribute creatively to the development of promotional plans and creation of advertisements, brochures, flyers, presentations, websites, and other publications with strong marketing impact.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Collaborate with clients to produce deliverables on time. Manages / responds to graphic design tickets in Team Dynamics. Meets deadlines established on marketing calendar. Manages printing, production, and delivery of all Auxiliary materials.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Stores artworks and photo files in compliance with designated file management system. Manages print inventory.
Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities
Conducts photoshoots for images to be used in marketing materials.
Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Aimee Cheek Recruitment Contact Email aimee.cheek@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+
2. * How did you hear about this job opportunity?
   • UGAjobsearch.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Indeed.com
   • hCareers.com
   • LinkedIn
   • Facebook
   • The Department of Labor
   • Goodwill
   • UGA Employee
   • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

1. Portfolio
2. Media Portfolio
3. Other Documents #1