Visual Communications Specialist

Job Description

When was the last time you changed the world?
In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, that’s exactly what we’re doing every day—guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

We’re currently seeking a Visual Communications Specialist to join our Student Affairs’ Health and Well-being teams in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you’re passionate about educating and empowering every Hokie to take an active and engaging day-to-day approach to their wellness to enjoy a long, healthful, and purpose-filled life, please keep reading.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:
1) You’ll be serving as the visual communications specialist for our well-being teams, which include Cook Counseling Center, Hokie Wellness, Residential Well-being, and Schiffert Health Center.
2) You’ll be reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing for health & well-being.
3) You’ll be working collaboratively with a team on all marketing and communications for our health and well-being area.
4) You'll be responsible for the development and execution of the visual storytelling aspects of the health and well-being communications strategy.
5) You’ll guide a team of student interns to uplift messaging around Hokie Wellness, Cook Counseling, Schiffert Health Center, and Residential Well-being, specifically through design, photography, and videography.
6) You’ll bring innovative and creative ideas to the communications and marketing team and stay current with emerging technologies, platforms, and visual storytelling trends and best practices.
7) You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
8) You’ll be offered a base compensation package between $41,000-$46,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WORKING AT VIRGINIA TECH:
1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance, Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves, the Student Affairs division believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity, integrity, civility, and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning.
3) THE TEAM: We believe that supporting student wellness is a priority in our community. We believe that maintaining student wellness is a priority in our community and we want to help Hokies find the necessary resources to achieve their goals.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in design, communications, marketing, media relations or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in graphic design and working within a brand structure.
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital photography and videography, including professional level techniques and standards, along with mobile content creation.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of cameras, lenses, lighting, audio, and other photographic and video equipment.
• Recent portfolio showing demonstrated talent for design and visual storytelling.
• Experience managing photography and video storage and databases.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication and customer service skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, working independently and as part of a team on multiple tasks and projects; including the ability to prioritize projects and tasks based on workflow and current deadlines. 
• A strong commitment to promoting inclusion and diversity as aligned within the Division of Student Affairs, InclusiveVT, and Virginia Tech. 

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with communications and marketing in a university setting.
• Experience producing visual content for social media channels, including Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Experience working within a project management system.
• Strong attention to detail

Pay Band

3

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$41,000 - $46,000

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and weekends as needed

Review Date

05/22/2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Tanya Young at tanyapy4@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.