Graphic Designer (Part-Time), Student Life

Fiscal Year:
2025-2026

Position Title:
Graphic Designer (Part-Time), Student Life

Classification Title:
Community Relations Associate

Department:
VPSL Marketing, Communications and Outreach

Posting Number:
P260099

Posting Link:

Employer:
State

Bargaining Unit:
08

Position Type:
UUP Professional

Professional Appointment Term:
Term

Salary Grade:
SL2

Posting Detail Information Position Summary:
The University at Buffalos Division of Student Life, Department of Marketing, Communications and External Engagement seeks to hire a part-time Graphic Designer to join their team. We are looking for a team-oriented, results-driven, artistic professional capable of creating innovative design solutions in a fast-paced environment.

In this position, you will:

• Work under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Experiential Design to support exceptional programs and initiatives that help enhance the UB experience for students.
• Consult with and guide Student Life units to help them achieve their communications goals.
• Act as a creative problem-solver to develop original visuals in print, digital, and environmental mediums.
• Use your creativity to devise design solutions that resonate with target audiences while upholding the University at Buffalo brand and its associated standards.
• Manage production of art assets and oversee project implementation with campus and external partners for optimal results.

Our team recognizes the advantages diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the workplace. We are particularly interested in candidates who share this value and will work to achieve the universitys goals of inclusive excellence.

About Student Life
Student Life is dedicated to creating a student-centered environment that fosters engagement, well-being, and success. Guided by four strategic prioritiesstudent engagement, health and wellness, personalized support, and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justicewe provide transformative experiences that empower students to grow, lead, and thrive. As a member of Student Life, youll join a team of passionate professionals united by shared values and a commitment to student success. We think big, act boldly, and pursue excellence with purpose. Together, we build inclusive communities, champion discovery, and celebrate the achievements that shape the UB experience.

Learn more:

• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree with 2 years of experience

or
Bachelors degree with 0 year of experience

or
A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelors degree on a year for year basis

• Knowledge of typography, typesetting, current design standards and trends, as well as printing and production techniques.
• Demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on a team and with external partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with 3-4 years of demonstrated marketing or advertising design experience in print, web, and/or environmental mediums.
• Efficient, outcome-driven; ability to be nimble, accept feedback and iterate in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with project management software.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies.

Prodig+:
No

Executive Position:
No

Physical Demands:

Driving Requirements:
This position does not drive a university owned vehicle

Salary Range:
$26,500

Additional Salary Information:

Job Type:
Part-Time

Campus:
South Campus

Posting Alerts:

Special Instructions Summary:
Please upload a portfolio of your graphic design work as part of your application in the Documents Needed to Apply section.

Additional Information:

Is a background check required for this posting?:
Yes

Background Check Notification:
For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information Contact's Name:
Tim Patch

Contact's Pronouns:

Contact's Title:
Assistant Director for Experiential Design

Contact's Email:
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Contact's Phone:
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Posting Dates Posted:
05/14/2026

Deadline for Internal Applicants:
05/28/2026

Deadline for External Applicants:
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled:
07/30/2026

References Number of References Required:
3

Reference Cutoff Date:

Instructions to Applicant: