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About ECC:
Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person-students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors-feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college's mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM
Rate of Pay:
This is a Full-Time Support Staff position at grade 14, with an annual salary range of $54,932 to $72,243. The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College's compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.
Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Commuter)
• Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
• Time Off with Pay
• Professional Development/Expense
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sick Banks

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Grant Funded:
No
Job Summary:
This role captures, edits, and produces high-quality photography to support the brand and goals of Elgin Community College. The position serves as the primary photographer for the institution and collaborates with departments across campus to support the website, communications, social media, enrollment, institutional publications, convocations, and events. Responsibilities include photography for major publications such as Impact magazine and the annual Report to the Community, providing technical direction during photoshoots, and assisting with planning alongside marketing representatives and department leaders. The role works closely with Marketing and Communications, creative services staff, and stakeholders across the college, producing a high volume of imagery essential for daily communications.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
1. Bachelor's degree in photography, multimedia, photojournalism, journalism, or a related field
2. At least five years of experience in digital photography and/or videography
3. A photography portfolio demonstrating skills in lighting, composition, color, visual quality, and both pre- and post-production workflows
4. Advanced skills in capturing, editing, and adjusting photos; ability to work with video and audio as needed
5. Strong knowledge of lighting techniques and camera equipment, including proper use and maintenance; basic knowledge of audio equipment
6. Working knowledge of graphic design and experience collaborating with creative professionals such as designers, videographers, and web teams
7. Understanding of delivering timely, newsworthy photography to the communications team to support press releases, media outreach, and institutional storytelling
8. Ability to apply creative thinking and problem-solving in a professional setting
9. Strong collaboration skills, including patience, flexibility, and teamwork
10. Experience with project planning and strong organizational skills
11. Ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality
12. Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills with people at all levels of the college
13. Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments
14. Proven ability to consistently produce high-quality, creative images
15. Flexibility to adjust work schedule, with advance notice, for campus events
16. Ability to travel occasionally for off-site photoshoots
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
1. Membership in a college photography association is encouraged
2. FAA Part 107 drone certification is preferred
Essential Duties:
1. Photo Direction: Work as part of the creative, communications, and marketing teams to plan and execute photography that supports marketing campaigns, publications, and college priorities. Use professional judgment and technical skills to select appropriate equipment, lighting, angles, props, and backgrounds to produce high-quality images that meet college brand standards.
2. Coordinate, Plan, and Execute Photography: Schedule, coordinate, and produce professional photography for the website, social media, publications, enrollment materials, advertising, convocations, and other promotional needs. Advise faculty, staff, and administrators on photography and video requests. Provide best practice recommendations to the Sr. Director of Content and Creative Services and the Director of Communications. Remain adaptable to changing schedules, lighting conditions, and weekly opportunities to capture campus life.
3. Composition and Editing: Edit, process, and prepare photos for use across web, communications, marketing, social media, and external media. Editing includes cropping, color correction, and embedding metadata. Name, tag, and upload images to the college's digital asset management system and on campus servers to ensure accurate organization and searchability.
4. Imaging and Multimedia Support: Support the Sr. Director of Content and Creative Services with photography recommendations and assist the Multimedia and Creative Services Coordinator with audio and video needs. Collaborate with senior graphic designers, videographers, and web and communications teams to provide photography for campaigns, creative assets, media relations, and digital platforms.
5. Asset Archiving: Maintain and organize the college's digital archives by uploading photos to the college server and the cloud-based digital asset management system tagging photos with the correct keywords and metadata.
Other Duties:
1. Perform other job-related duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.
Physical Demands:
Medium (up to 50 lbs. occasionally or 30 lbs frequently or 10 lbs constantly)
Visual Acuity:
Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)
Work Environment:
Moderate noise
Environmental Conditions:
Typical office or administrative
Current SSECCA Union Member Information:
The initial posting date for this position is 05/12/2026. Elgin Community College Support Staff Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 05/19/2026 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.
In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College's EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.