Kickstart Your Career: Exciting Website Manager & Graphic Designer Role at Presbyterian College

July 8, 2024

Presbyterian College is excited to announce an opening for the position of Website Manager and Graphic Designer. This role is perfect for a recent graduate looking to dive into web management and graphic design, offering hands-on experience in maintaining the college’s website functionality, content, and design, as well as creating digital graphics and print pieces.

Working with the marketing communications team, the Website Manager and Graphic Designer will help plan, develop, and execute various projects while upholding the college’s brand messaging across all platforms. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, the role involves collaborating with different departments on campus to support marketing campaigns both online and offline. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

“We are looking for someone who is not only skilled in web management and graphic design but also passionate about advancing our college’s mission and brand,” said Dana Simmons, Chief Marketing Officer at Presbyterian College. “The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing our online presence and supporting our marketing efforts across various platforms.”

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Website Management: Use WordPress to keep the college website running smoothly, making technical updates, building new pages, updating content, and creating graphics. Ensure the website is attractive, user-friendly, and accessible.
  • Design & Creation: Create print and digital documents and assets, such as event programs, flyers, social media graphics, and more.
  • Internal Communications: Handle internal email communications, including formal announcements and the weekly newsletter.
  • Vendor Coordination: Work with outside vendors to get the materials and services needed, ensuring invoices are processed correctly.
  • Marketing Campaigns: Help with marketing campaigns by ensuring all elements like copy, artwork, and tracking are completed on time and monitoring the campaign performance.
  • Collaboration: Work with different college departments such as Advancement, Athletics, and Student Affairs to support marketing plans and ensure brand consistency.
  • Project Management: Juggle multiple projects at once, meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
  • Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

  • Experience with design software like Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
  • Experience in website editing and maintenance.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage different tasks.
  • Self-motivation and strong project management skills.
  • Attention to detail and proofreading skills.
  • Professional demeanor and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with email marketing systems like Constant Contact, MyEmma, and MailChimp.
  • Understanding of brand management.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Education & Experience:

  • Experience with WordPress, CMS, and other content management programs.
  • Knowledge of Adobe products like Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
  • Some web management experience is a plus.
  • HTML, CSS, or other programming language experience is helpful.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Application Process: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, résumé, and a list of three references with contact information to the Presbyterian College Office of Human Resources at [email protected].

Presbyterian College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College seeks to hire the most qualified candidate and does not discriminate against any legally protected class.

For more information about Presbyterian College and this exciting opportunity, visit www.presby.edu.