Adobe Acrobat, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Brand Marketing (Branding), CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Editing, Follow Through, Genetics, Graphic Design, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Higher Education, Internet Video, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Newsletter, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Photography, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Publications, Social Media, Team Player, Time Management, Web Production
Graphic Designer and Marketing Assistant
Salary
$25.66 - $27.90 Hourly
Location
Mickelson Center 2320 N Career Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
Job Type
Full-Time Staff
Job Number
00365
Division
Enrollment Management
Department
Marketing and Communication
Opening Date
07/14/2026
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Position Summary
The Graphic Designer and Marketing Assistant oversees the graphic design process, from start to finish, in the Marketing and Communications in-house design agency at Southeast Technical College (STC). This position produces a wide variety of quality promotional and publicity materials that can be distributed in print or digital formats-including websites, video, social media, and e-newsletters-and creates original designs that adhere to STCs brand and graphic standards. This position coordinates day-to-day publication needs and reorders of stationery, business cards and name tags. For more information regarding this position, please contact the hiring manager, Jen Lambley, at 605-367-5990.
Essential Functions
Design
- Conceptualize, design, and produce professional graphic materials.
- Initiate project activity, take ownership, and follow through to completion
- Be extremely accurate in all communications and presentations, with an eye for detail, white space and photography.
- Proof and seek approval of all materials before sending them to print or production.
- Maintain STCs brand identity and voice with quality and consistency in all materials.
- Possess knowledge of print and web production processes to aid graphic design.
- Stay up to date with today's design standards and trends.
- Knowledge of photography, photo editing, camera, and video equipment.
- Basic ability to read, write, edit, and understand HTML/CSS code within websites and CRMs.
Organization and Workflow
- Maintain organized archive of images, photos, and previous work products
- Have exceptional multi-tasking skills
- Can manage multiple projects and deadlines
Collaborative and Team Environment
- Be willing to work on special projects as assigned
- Ability to interpret a client's needs
- Communicate effectively and professionally with all internal and external contacts
- Perform other duties as assigned
Position Qualifications
- Education: Associate degree in marketing or graphic design required; bachelors degree preferred
- Experience: Three to five years' experience as a graphic designer, preferably in higher education or agency experience
- Other requirements:
- Computer skills: Excellent in Adobe Creative Suite software including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Bridge, Premier Pro After Effects, Media Encoder and Audition. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
- Encourage change and innovative ideas within the organization and assist employees who may need help with adjusting to any changes that occur
- Communication: ability to actively listen and to effectively communicate with others through written and oral communication
- Diversity oriented: Ability to collaborate effectively with people regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, or job type
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Busy, walk-in desk, open office area. Constant interruptions and interactions with others on a regular basis. General office environment with standard office equipment available. Lighting and temperature are adequate. Moderate noise levels typical of an office environment due to staff and student conversations and office equipment. The job is sedentary with physical activities normally required in an office environment. Possible exposure to temperature changes as individuals enter and exit the building. Occasional outdoor assignments with a variety of weather conditions.
Southeast Tech offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health care, Flexible Spending Account, dental care, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, retirement, holidays, paid time off, and sick leave.
To learn more details, click here to visit our Benefits Page.
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What is the highest degree you have attained?
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctoral Degree
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How many years of experience in the field do you have?
- 3-5 years
- 5-10 years
- 10-15 years
- 15-20 years
- 20+ years
Required Question
Employer Southeast Technical College
Address 2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57107
Phone 6053674625
Website http://www.southeasttech.edu