*Internal Only* Senior Associate Director of Graphic Design 00405

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title Internal Only Senior Associate Director of Graphic Design 00405 Role Title Media Specialist IV Position Number 00405 FLSA Exempt Appointment Type Full Time Type of Posting Current CNU/Agency Employees Only Is Sensitive Position? No If Sensitive Position, please paste statement

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Designated Personnel Yes Responsible Employee

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Departmental Objective

As the central clearinghouse of news and information, the Office of University Relations works closely with faculty, staff, alumni, and students to share "the CNU story" with local, regional, and national audiences. Through strategic integrated marketing, OCPR creates a unified image for the University and provides information through the media, the Web, and print materials to a variety of constituencies in a timely and effective manner. Creative services include marketing, public relations, media relations, electronic media, and graphic design.

Purpose of the Position

This position will manage and track all university print publications and serve as the lead graphic designer for the Office of Communications and Public Relations. This position will be the "front door" for campus customers seeking graphic design. This position will supervise the team of graphic designers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position

• Knowledge of contemporary design and its role in the development of organizational communications
• Knowledge of graphic art concepts and techniques
• Knowledge of printing, photography, and related production and publications processes
• Knowledge of public relations and marketing principles and practices
• Knowledge of web design
• Proficiency in graphic development software to include: QuarkXpress, Illustrator, and/or PhotoShop, or related software
• Skilled in project development from evaluating project needs to editing completed projects
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to independently create and develop graphic design concepts for marketing and communication objectives
• Ability to economically produce graphic design concepts and production art for publications
• Ability to communicate with vendors
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines
• Ability to evaluate production feasibility of designs, and to prepare schedules and cost estimates
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to inspire, educate, and otherwise supervise graphic designers
• Ability to gracefully and thoughtfully interact with many university partners who are design customers
• Ability to make independent decisions with little to moderate supervision

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma

Experience:

• Experience in graphic design and typography

Additional Consideration(s)

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training

Experience:

• Management or supervisory experience
• Experience working at a university/college
• Experience with project development from inception to completion
• Experience in estimating printing projects and production costs (i.e., paper, colors, quantity, binding, special printing features, etc.)

Salary Information Starting at $58,972 to $80,000, commensurate with education and experience CNU Information

This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/.

Role Code 29074 Conditions of Employment

• This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period.
• Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.
• This position is an internal posting, open to current CNU employees only.

Is this position telework eligible? Yes Telework Eligibility Disclaimer

This position is eligible for periodic telework as determined by the department. Eligibility is not guaranteed, and is subject to supervisor approval. Eligibility will depend on the likelihood of the employee's success in a telework arrangement and the supervisor's ability to manage telework. Departments and/or Human Resources may modify or revoke eligibility at any time. Employees will be required to sign a Telework Agreement.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.) Essential Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.) Marginal Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.) Marginal Pushing/Pulling Marginal Standing Marginal Sitting Essential Bending Marginal Walking Marginal Climbing Marginal Reaching Marginal Repetitive Motion Essential List other physical requirements

Emotional Demands

Fast Pace Essential Average Pace Essential Multiple Priorities Essential Intense Customer Interaction Essential Multiple Stimuli Essential Frequency Changes Essential

Mental/Sensory Demands

Memory Essential Reasoning Essential Hearing Essential Reading Essential Analyzing Essential Logic Essential Verbal Communication Essential Written Communication Essential List other mental/sensory requirements

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number PS1240P Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Date 07/02/2026 Closing Date 07/16/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North - 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).

In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/20962 Advertising Text EEO/Diversity Statement(s)

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement

Reasonable Accommodation Request

Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to upload an approved AHP Letter received from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or from the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI) to their applications.

Note: Certificates of Disability provided by DARS or DBVI dated April 1, 2022, through February 29, 2024, will still be accepted as applicable for the AHP. The name change to AHP Letter became effective March 1, 2024.

Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their AHP Letter.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Background Check

Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently a Commonwealth of Virginia state government employee of Christopher Newport University? (The position you are applying for is open only to employees of this agency - CNU)

• Yes

• No

• Do you have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card)? This form is provided to Commonwealth of Virginia employees when they are notified that they will be affected by a layoff per Policy 1.30. This form must be attached in order to receive credit.

• Yes

• No

• Do you have a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card)? This form is provided to Commonwealth of Virginia employees when they are notified that they will be affected by a layoff per Policy 1.30. This form must be attached in order to receive credit.

• Yes

• No

• • Have you retired from a VRS covered position?

• Yes

• No

• Would you like to be considered for the Alternative Hiring Process (AHP)?

• Yes

• No

• If you would like to be considered for the Alternative Hiring Process (AHP), did you provide your AHP Letter?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you a high school graduate, or do you have equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience in graphic design and typography?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have management or supervisory experience?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have experience working at a university or college?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have experience with project development from inception to completion?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have experience in estimating printing projects and production costs (i.e., paper, colors, quantity, binding, special printing features, etc.)?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Licensure/Certification
• Other Application Materials
• DD214
• Yellow Layoff Form
• Blue Layoff Card
• AHP Letter