Job Identification: 42609
Job Category: Communications & Marketing
Apply Before: 03/07/2026, 09:07 AM
Degree Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Locations: 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US
Essential Personnel: No
Job Description
Primary Purpose
This is a full-time on-site role located on the USF Tampa Campus. This position prepares technical and non-technical visual presentations through designing art and copy layouts for publication. It combines traditional and digital design work with the oversight of and management of social media and digital communications efforts.
Arts at USF
As the creative center of the University of South Florida, the College of Design, Art & Performance provides an enriched, creative, and professional environment for tomorrow’s leaders in architecture, design, art, art history, dance, music, and theatre. The college is home to the university’s arts district, Contemporary Art Museum, Graphic studio and the Florida Center for Community Design. The college embraces opportunities to embed new and existing arts programming in the rapidly growing regional communities and serves as an integral engagement.
Responsibilities
Primary Job Duties
– Provide graphic design support across mediums including print, digital, web, email, and social platforms.
– Coordinates with creative personnel, marketing, and other graphic designers to gather information and materials needed for design.
– Manages social media marketing including scheduling, posting, engagement tracking, monitoring, and reporting.
– Produces a wide range of visual content: digital newsletters, websites, posters, flyers, event programs, and brochures.
– Illustrates established design concepts by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding
arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
– Attends designated events, capture, and edit photos and/or videos/reels for social media.
– Prepares finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment.
– Coordination of photography, artwork, and printing.
– Support email marketing and web design efforts in line with campaign and enrollment goals.
– Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education & Experience
– Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field and 0-2 years of related experience.
– Requires demonstrated ability to create innovative visual solutions and digital/graphical design.
– Submission of a professional portfolio with application.
Preferred Qualifications:
– 2-4 years of related experience.
– Knowledge of and utilization of applications such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe – Creative Suite, HTML and Canva.
– Excellent attention to detail, creativity, and time management skills.
– SB1310 Degree Equivalency: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
– Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
– SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
– A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
(a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
(b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
(c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
(d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
(e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
– Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
– Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
– Knowledge of and utilizes applications such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, and HTML.
– Detail oriented.
– Ability to meet deadlines.
– Creativity.
– Design expertise.
– Technical expertise.
Working Conditions
– Environment – Typical indoor environment/office setting.
– Physical Requirements – climbing, standing, stooping, and/or typing; Ability to lift up to 20lbs as needed.
– Travel – Ability to travel to other USF campuses and/or other locations as requested.
Acknowledgement
While the primary job duties and responsibilities have been included, this job description is not designed nor meant to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities or responsibilities. This does not preclude the assignment of additional or developmental duties, special projects, or the scope of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may temporarily or permanently change at any time with or without notice.
About Us
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF’s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
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