California State University - Graphic Designer & Marketing Student Assistant

Graphic Designer is needed in Turlock, United States.

Client: California State University

Location: Turlock, CA

Contract: Temporary

Job Description

Temporary hourly-intermittent student assistant position available in Student Leadership Engagement and Belonging. The position starts on or after September 1, 2025, and ends on or before May 29, 2026, with the possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance.

Job Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Design flyers, posters, social media graphics, newsletters, digital signage, and other promotional materials.
• Use Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and Canva to create visually appealing content.
• Assist in developing and scheduling content across social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Maintain consistency with brand guidelines and visual identity standards.
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm creative marketing campaigns for events and programs.
• Provide photography or videography support at events as needed.
• Help manage analytics and engagement metrics for marketing efforts and suggest improvements.
• Organize and archive digital assets and design files for easy access and reuse.
• Assist with website content updates, event calendars, and email marketing efforts.
• Support department with marketing and promotion of signature events.
• Support with department tabling and outreach activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrates proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Demonstrates experience using Canva to create digital and print marketing materials.
• Familiarity with managing content for social media platforms.
• Demonstrates strong visual design skills and a keen eye for layout, color, and typography.
• Demonstrates excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills and the ability to take creative direction and feedback.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates experience with video editing (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools).
• Demonstrates basic understanding of branding, marketing strategy, and digital analytics.
• Demonstrates experience with photography and/or photo editing.

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
• Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.

Salary Range

$16.50 per hour.

How to Apply

To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resume. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration.

Application Deadline

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Additional Information

Clery Act Disclosure

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/epc/clery-safety-reports. The ASR contains security policy statements, emergency preparedness information, crime prevention, sexual assault prevention information, and statistical data for the previous three years.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons based on protected status. Applicants requiring accommodations may contact the Human Resources Department. California Relay Service is available. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Other Information

CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.

The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted for an interview. The information contained in this announcement may be subject to change without notice.