Graphic Design Student Assistant

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Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Student Services
Department:04052000 - SL-GATORWELL

Classification Title:

Student Assistant - Clerical & Admin
Job Description:

GatorWell Health Promotion Services is seeking a graphic design student assistant who is visually minded, a storyteller at heart, and energized by creatively promoting health and wellbeing on campus. This position will work alongside full-time Marketing Staff and various stakeholders within GatorWell Health Promotion Services to create captivating designs that support social marketing and health communication initiatives across various platforms. Primary responsibilities will include the following:   

  • Ideate, pitch and create unique professional and innovative designs to be utilized on print publications, t-shirts, web graphics, promotional materials, building signage and more 

  • Assist in and provide an educated voice in the planning, development and execution of marketing plans that meet the university and division brand standards 

  • Visually support social marketing and health communication initiatives and campaigns aimed at helping students build sustainable skills to improve their overall lifelong wellbeing  

  • Provide keen proofing skills for spelling, grammar and design consistency  

  • Ability to prepare artwork files for professional printing 

  • Maintain the organization of GatorWell’s design database 

  • Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers and vendors in an agency style work environment with both student and professional staff 

  • Other duties as assigned 
Expected Salary:

 Salary is $13.00/hour. This is an hourly OPS position and does not include a tuition/fee waiver or benefits.
Minimum Requirements:

  • This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS). Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average and be enrolled for at least six credit hours a semester. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.   

  • Current UF student (undergraduate or graduate)   

  • MUST BE AVAILABLE TO START SUMMER OR FALL 2025 

  • Must be able to commit to at least Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 

  • Must be able to work in the GatorWell office space within the Reitz Union   

  • Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint)    

  • Demonstration of knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc) 

  • Must be able to attend student marketing team meetings as scheduled (TBD)   

  • Must be able to attend the GatorWell New Student Staff Training and onboarding upon employment  
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Canva 

  • Possess solid photography and editing skills, as well as the ability to craft and maintain a consistent voice and tone with imagery 

  • Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and an eye for detail and accuracy 

  • An interest in thinking creatively, strategically and collaboratively to aid in educating our community on the experiences and offerings available to enhance the UF experience 

  • Strong interest in health and wellbeing   

  • Strong interest in educating and helping peers   

  • Excellent verbal communication skills   

  • Ability to connect with others easily/outgoing   

  • Ability to work well as part of a team   

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills   

  • Excellent attendance and punctuality   

  • Have an interest in people and building positive relationship that make our department and the UF community better 
Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for the position, please submit the following documents:   

  • Portfolio submission is required. The portfolio may be submitted via link in the application or by email to Andrea Gaiser andreagaiser@ufl.edu 

  • Resume   

  • Cover Letter   

  • 2 References (at least one academic, e.g., professor, advisor, etc.)   

  • Class, Work (additional job), and Volunteer Schedule  

  • Responses to the following Qualifying Questions: 

   Please note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.    

   Qualifying Questions:   

  1. Are you a current undergraduate student at UF’s main campus in Gainesville, FL?    

  1. Are you able to work Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and through the end of Spring 2026? 

  1. Are you able to conduct office hours in the GatorWell office within the Reitz Union?   

  1. Are you currently employed at UF in any capacity? If yes, please describe.   

  1. Please describe your time commitments in detail (work, academic, volunteer; hours and times not available) for the Summer and Fall 2025 semesters.   

  
Health Assessment Required: No

 

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