Multimedia Graphics Specialist – Veterinary Medicine Administration

Veterinary Medicine Administration

Job Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design and develop a wide range of digital and print-based communications and marketing materials including reports, newsletters, presentations, brochures, posters, print and online advertisements, email communications, displays, and other materials as needed. Manage projects from conception to completion with a variety of clients, colleagues, students, and vendors.
• Create, maintain and monitor core college and elective websites. Work with faculty to format and upload lecture materials to deliver curriculum to students.
• Provide graphic and website design leadership and work collaboratively as a member of the Veterinary Medicine Design Group to create and ensure the visual quality and strategic brand alignment across all Veterinary Medicine communication initiatives (includes print, web, online educational delivery systems, internal business applications and social media).
• Organize and manage graphic projects for new students, including ID badges, class composites, web directory photo database and printing of research posters.
• Illustrate simple figures and processes for publications, as well as illustrations for instructional materials. Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps.
• Communicate projects to outside vendors to complete final design product.
• Oversee wide format printing.
• Organize and oversee photoshoots with professional photographers.
• Assume additional related graphic design duties to further the mission of our college.

Additional Physical Demands

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, or a closely related field.
• One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area, that included graphic design, visual design, or website development.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent graphic design skills as well as layout and typography skills.
• Skill with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Skill in time management, organizing work assignments, and responding quickly and effectively to challenges.
• Knowledge creation of web graphics as well as limited knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of media production, including social media platforms.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5004 - Marketing Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. The budgeted salary range for the position is $56,000 to $62,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Justin Parker (jparker@illinois.edu). For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — every staff member helps shape what’s next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you’re empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence — where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.

Champaign-Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1034671
Job Category: Professional and Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu