Outreach and Student Recruitment, Graphic Design Student Assistant - Federal Work Study Student Assistant

Job Summary: 

Join the Office of Outreach and Student Recruitment as a Graphic Designer (Outreach and Student Recruitment - Federal Work Study Student Assistant)! This position offers an exciting opportunity to use your creative talents while contributing to the success of future CSUSB Coyotes. You will play a key role in visually communicating our programs, events, and resources to prospective students and their families, ensuring a positive and engaging experience as they navigate their journey to becoming part of the CSUSB community.

About Us:
The Office of Outreach and Student Recruitment serves as a central hub for prospective students, providing information about visiting our campus, applying for admission, and taking the next steps toward enrollment. Our team, including Coyote Ambassadors and dedicated staff, creates lasting impressions and fosters connections that highlight the unique opportunities CSUSB has to offer.

Position Description:
As a Graphic Designer Student Assistant, under immediate supervision, you will:

Design and Create Basic Materials: Develop digital and print resources, including event promotions, office materials, and social media content, using your expertise in design software and creativity to solve visual communication challenges.

Collaborate and Innovate: Work independently or as part of a team, following project guidelines while bringing fresh ideas and creative interpretations to enhance outreach efforts.

Social Media: Curate, schedule, and monitor social media content to engage prospective students and their families effectively.

Administrative Support: Perform tasks such as data entry, circulating print materials, managing walk-in traffic, taking phone messages, and other duties as assigned.

Lead by Example: Serve as a role model for other student assistants and provide guidance to fellow graphic designers. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Under Immediate Supervision, duties include but not limited to, Design and Creative Development:

• Develop basic print and digital marketing materials, including flyers, posters, brochures, presentations, and social media graphics.
• Use design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva to create professional and engaging visuals.
• Collaborate with the Outreach and Student Recruitment team to conceptualize and execute creative projects that align with the office’s goals.
• Maintain an organized library of design files, templates, and digital assets. Social Media Management
• Create and schedule engaging social media content to promote events and resources.
• Monitor and respond to interactions across platforms. Administrative and Operational Support
• Assist with preparing materials for outreach events, including printing, organizing, and distributing promotional items.
• Provide design support for internal and external presentations.
• Assist with data entry, file organization, and other administrative tasks related to design projects.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience 

• Ability to learn and perform assigned work; follow oral instructions; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; communicate effectively with all levels; and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position. 

• Special Qualification: Admission or registration as a CSU student. 

Required Qualifications 

• Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative. 

• Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate) 

• International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB. (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate) 

• Eligible to work in the United States 

• Payroll Requirement: Social Security Card 

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal Work-Study eligible status students are preferred but not required.
• Avid knowledge and experience in all Adobe Creative Suite programs and Canva
• Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• File and data organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Attend work shifts on time and allow adequate notification for coverage when unable to attend a work shift.
• Possess and maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and work area
• Ability to productively work independently and as part of a group
• Students selected must be available to work during regular busine