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Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
Graphic Design Specialist
Role Title
Graphic Design Specialist
Role Code
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
Position Number
282W0094
Agency
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Division
Piedmont Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location
Charlottesville - 540
Hiring Range
$24 - $28 / hour
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
6-Administrative Support
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
25 hours per week, up to an average of twenty-nine (29) hours per week based on projects and events. Ability to work onsite, five hours per day, Monday-Friday.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System whose main campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. This is home to the Charlottesville Historic Downtown Mall, The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, and the John Paul Jones Arena (JPJ). As a comprehensive community college, the College provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. For more information, please visit: pvcc.edu
PVCC is known throughout the community and the Virginia Community College System for its exceptional faculty and staff, the quality of its programs and services, and the success of its students. PVCC seeks to attract, welcome, and retain individuals who reflect the communities we serve.
The Marketing and Media Relations Office for Piedmont Virginia Community College seeks a Graphic Design Specialist to provide support for College campaigns and promotions. This position will serve as a member of the College's Marketing and Media Relations team, which includes specialists in graphic design, multimedia design, social media, marketing and outreach. The position works collaboratively with the Director of Marketing and Media Relations and all team members to promote and manage the reputation of the brand and engage prospective students and the community through a variety of strategies.
The Graphic Design Specialist is responsible for creating promotional and recruitment literature and print materials to support marketing and outreach efforts, school-wide efforts, events, program launches, and other as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design literature and print materials for general and program-related marketing campaigns, student recruitment and marketing outreach, including: print and digital ads, posters, flyers, postcards, rack cards, fact sheets, print publications, multimedia/video, closed-circuit TV, and web design and social media platforms.
• Prepare publications and projects for prepress/printing.
• Active maintenance and knowledge of industry standards and the latest graphic design trends and technologies, especially as related to community colleges and higher education.
• Maintaining the PVCC brand.
• Participation in team meetings and full all-college events.
• Assistance with designing creative content for internal displays and presentation materials (PPT) as requested.

Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent education and relevant work experience.
• At least three years' experience with demonstrated success in graphic design.
• Proficiency in Adobe's Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, Acrobat, Reader, software.
• Demonstrated experience with typography and typesetting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of editorial layout.
• Experience designing graphic components for diverse digital platforms - video, social media, web, etc.
• Concept creation and understanding of campaign alignment.
• Strong written, oral and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented and resourceful.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in a higher education setting.
• Expertise in print design and organizational branding.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Web design.

Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Minimal
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_3379P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
08/20/2026
Job Close Date
09/25/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Agency Website
www.pvcc.edu
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
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 provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/100134