Description
Position Number : 0097537T
Hiring Unit : OFFICE OF THE PROVOST OFFICE OF THE PROVOST OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
Location : UH at Manoa
Date Posted : November 13 2025
Closing Date : November 28 2025
Band : A
Salary : salary schedules and placement information
Full Time / Part Time : Full-time
Month : 11-month
Temporary / Permanent : Temporary
Other Conditions : This appointment is temporary. Pending approval of position description. Continuation of employment is subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funds.
Duties and Responsibilities :
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13. Attends and assists with campus wide events outside of normally scheduled work hours.
14. Attends conferences trainings printing press checks and presentations that may involve travel.
15. Trains and provides design guidance and artistic feedback to student assistants.
16. Collaborates with staff and students to create branded visually compelling graphic solutions inclusive of but not limited to campus event design social media content printed marketing materials etc.
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18. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications :
1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Fine Arts with specialization in graphic design or related field and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for graphic arts and design visual communications and / or brand management; or any equivalent combination of education and / or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Functional knowledge of principles practices and techniques in the area of design including layout typography color balance composition ink paper quality and current design trends and digital / social media demonstrated by knowledge understanding and ability to apply concepts terminology.
3. Functional knowledge and understanding of principles theories federal and state laws rules regulations and systems associated with graphic design and other multimedia design and production.
4. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of graphic design and digital communication arts field.
5. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation write reports and procedures and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team members and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
8. Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator Photoshop In Design Bridge XD) Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Office within either MAC or Windows operating systems.
9. Demonstrated proficiency in online and social media platforms such as ASANA Google Drive Google Docs Google Sheets Google Slide Figma Canva; Instagram; Facebook etc.
10. Ability to work constructively in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment with excellent time and project management skills attending to important details with accuracy.
11. Ability to travel on and off island for the purpose of printing and press checks.
12. Ability to work outside normally scheduled work hours including evenings weekends and holidays as directed.
Desirable Qualifications :
1. Working knowledge of the University of Hawaii at Manoa and Office of Enrollment Management Style Guide.
2. Knowledge of UH Manoa programs and organizations their purposes and functions in a large public research university as applied to recruitment and / or admissions of students.
3. Demonstrated ability to create visual solutions appropriate to prospective students and related audiences.
4. Experience in event brand design from logo colors typography messaging photography and aspects of both print and digital needs.
5. Basic or intermediate photography photo-editing skills.
6. Basic or intermediate understanding of web design principles user experience (UX) responsive design; designing websites website identity systems and website interactions.
7. Familiar with packaging design mock-ups and large format printing.
To Apply :
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Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following :
(3) Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references ; and
(4) copy of unofficial transcript (copies acceptable however official transcript will be required at the time of hire. Academic record / grade summaries will NOT be accepted. Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted.) Documents issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Inc. verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
(5) Portfolio of work
Inquiries : Jennel Sesoko
EEO Clery Act ADA
The University of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information visit : is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions criminal history record checks.
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In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.
Accommodation Request : The University of Hawaii complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information please refer to the following link :
Key Skills
Graphic Design,Photography,Adobe Acrobat,HTML5,Layout Design,Adobe Creative Suite,Web Design,Adobe Dreamweaver,Adobe Photoshop,Adobe Illustrator,CorelDraw,Adobe Indesign
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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