Graphic Design Coordinator

Graphic Design Coordinator

University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc.

University of Tennessee Knoxville

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is seeking a creative professional to join the Office of Advancement on the UT Knoxville campus. The Graphic Design Coordinator will produce and develop visual communications for advancement initiatives, working alongside members of the Communications and Donor Experience team and partners across the division. The Graphic Design Coordinator will focus primarily on conceptualizing and producing graphic design projects such as direct mail, print and digital materials for alumni relations, student-alumni programs, annual giving, development, and stewardship communications aimed at alumni and donors to the university.

The Graphic Design Coordinator will help move the Advancement division toward its operational goals by ensuring programs, events, initiatives, and university priorities are effectively communicated to key audiences—with special attention to visual design.

Who We Are!

The Foundation is an interdependent nonprofit corporation that enriches the lives of the students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the University of Tennessee through alumni engagement, financial stewardship and private investments. While our advancement team aspires to be a key driver in UT’s vision of being a top public research university and producing at the level of a top SEC fundraising program, UTFI supports them by providing a unique benefits package that includes:

• Remote work schedule opportunity,

• Eligible for up to 24+ paid days off per years and 12 paid days off for holidays,

• Tuition reimbursement,

• Employee discounts such as Orlando theme parks and Biltmore, and

• Full comprehensive benefits & retirement package, plus more!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 1-3 years of professional experience in graphic design along with experience in Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.

• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required due to travel responsibilities of the position. UTFI reserves the right to consider all appropriate circumstances. In general, any significant driving offense less than 12 months old will eliminate the application from consideration for the position.

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills are paramount, along with creative thinking.

• Excellent time management and project management skills and a positive attitude are essential.

• The ideal candidate will be highly supportive of and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. To build a diverse workforce The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women. EEO/AA employer.

• The ideal candidate is committed to creating and sustaining equitable practices at every level, engaging our staff in dialogue around identity and inclusion, and inclusive development that celebrates the contributions of all employees, alumni and donors.

In order to be considered for candidacy, please include a cover letter and resume in addition to completing the on-line profile. Candidates are also required to submit a portfolio for review that includes a minimum of 3-5 samples of design work. The portfolio should be a website link to a digital body of work or a PDF of samples. Applicants should complete the on-line profile in entirety to demonstrate the minimal education and experience required for this position. Incomplete profile information as it relates to the requirements listed will eliminate candidacy for this opportunity. Use keyword 23000000UQ to apply to this position from the link below.

https://hr.tennessee.edu/jobs/staff-positions/

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the University of Tennessee Foundation’s legal duty to furnish information.