Design Assistant Date Revised: 10/02/2017 JOB DESCRIPTION Job title: Design Assistant Job Category: Non-Exempt PCLS: 40076 Salary Grade: C Summary Incumbents in the Design Assistant position provide graphic, multimedia, and/or instructional design services as well as administrative support to a college and/or department. Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities The Design Assistant reports to an Instructional Designer or Manager. This classification has no supervisory responsibility. Typical Functions 1. Creates and designs pamphlets, flyers, posters, programs, reports, and newsletters. 2. Documents, via video and photography, research activities, events, etc. 3. Edits film and photos for use by college and departments. 4. Creates and edits power point presentations as assigned. 5. May work with faculty to create instructional materials. 6. Manages instructional design projects. 7. May maintain webpages for colleges, departments, and/or programs. 8. May conduct training workshops. 9. Maintains multimedia equipment. 10. Establishes and maintains strong relationships with customers to ensure timely, effective support and efficient delivery of multimedia services. 11. Performs audio mixing and recording. 12. May perform general office duties, including scheduling, answering calls and emails, and assisting students, faculty, and staff. 1
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Design Assistant
Date Revised: 10/02/2017
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Design Assistant
Job Category: Non-Exempt
PCLS: 40076
Salary Grade: C
Summary
Incumbents in the Design Assistant position provide graphic, multimedia, and/or instructional design services as well as administrative support to a college and/or department.
Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities
The Design Assistant reports to an Instructional Designer or Manager. This classification has no supervisory responsibility.
Typical Functions
1. Creates and designs pamphlets, flyers, posters, programs, reports, and newsletters.2. Documents, via video and photography, research activities, events, etc.3. Edits film and photos for use by college and departments.4. Creates and edits power point presentations as assigned.5. May work with faculty to create instructional materials.6. Manages instructional design projects.7. May maintain webpages for colleges, departments, and/or programs.8. May conduct training workshops.9. Maintains multimedia equipment.10. Establishes and maintains strong relationships with customers to ensure timely, effective
support and efficient delivery of multimedia services.11. Performs audio mixing and recording.12. May perform general office duties, including scheduling, answering calls and emails, and
assisting students, faculty, and staff. 13. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Knowledge of principles and practices of graphic design.2. Ability to create and produce graphic materials using a range of media, methods, techniques,
and equipment.3. Knowledge of graphic layout and photographic requirements and procedures.4. Knowledge of software applications for authoring, training design, and web-based development.
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5. Ability to work within a course management system.6. Knowledge of printing procedures and requirements.7. Knowledge of printing and/or reproduction processes and techniques.8. Proofreading and editing skills.9. Ability to effectively manage time and schedules.10. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Minimum Qualifications
Aptitude is required.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
Fundamental Abilities
Within the scope and complexity of each position’s responsibilities, each incumbent is expected to possess and demonstrate the following abilities:
1. Communicating : Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. 2. Problem solving : Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve
problems. 3. Monitoring : Measures performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate
corrective action.4. Critical Thinking : Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.5. Team Building : Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates
cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.6. Active Listening : Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks
questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt.7. Service Orientation : Actively seeks opportunities to help others.8. Conflict Resolution : Acts professionally when encountering customers who, at times, may be
frustrated.
Core Characteristics
As representatives of Utah State University and primary contributors to its mission, all employees are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics:
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2. Take initiative.3. Maintain confidentiality.4. Be accountable.5. Behave ethically.6. Be honest and trustworthy.7. Demonstrate a strong work ethic.
8. Be inquisitive.9. Be detail oriented.10. Be self-motivated.11. Efficiently manage multiple tasks.12. Be a team player.13. Be committed to improving USU.
Disclaimer This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.
