Prospectus: Digital Designer, University Strategic Communications

Digital Designer D E CEMBER 2021

University Strategic Communications

University of the Pacific C ALIF OR NI A'S FIR S T UNI V ER SI T Y University of the Pacific is a nationally

in California’s state capital is home to the

ranked comprehensive university and

McGeorge School of Law, the new School of

California’s first chartered institution of

Health Sciences and an array of graduate

higher learning. Established in 1851, Pacific

programs while the renowned Dugoni School

has nearly 6,100 students and nine schools

of Dentistry is based on the downtown

and colleges across three campuses in

San Francisco Campus. Pacific takes pride

northern California. The majority of students

in providing the highly personalized and

and the NCAA Division 1 athletics program

caring educational, social and residential

are based on the Stockton Campus, often

environments of a small college combined

cited as one of the nation’s most beautiful

with the choices and opportunities of a

college campuses. The Sacramento Campus

major comprehensive university.

Top 2%

14:1

In alumni earnings

Student/faculty ratio

(Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)

#

19

Best Universities in the West (Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, 2022)

A B OU T PACIFIC

The University has three campuses— in Sacramento, San Francisco and Stockton—placing us in three of the most diverse and dynamic cities in the nation.

University of the Pacific was established

rankings designate University of the

offering undergraduate, graduate

in 1851 as California's first chartered

Pacific as a Top 100 national university

and accelerated professional degree

institution of higher learning. It has a

and #19 Best University in the West.

programs: Arthur A. Dugoni School of

history of firsts including California’s first music conservatory and California’s first university to open its doors to women.

The university has three campuses— in Sacramento, San Francisco and Stockton—placing us in three of the most diverse cities in the nation with some of the fastest growing and most dynamic industries in the country. The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education

University of the Pacific’s mission is to provide a superior, student-centered learning experience integrating liberal arts and professional education and preparing individuals for lasting achievement and responsible leadership in their careers and communities.

We strive to accomplish this goal through nine schools and colleges

Dentistry, Benerd College (education), College of the Pacific (natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, fine arts, performing arts), Conservatory of Music, Eberhardt School of Business, McGeorge School of Law, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, and Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy.

Student Body Profile

909 Sacramento

4,480 Stockton

AS OF FALL 2021

3,306 Undergraduate 1,586 Professional

1,174 Graduate

677 San Francisco ENROLLMEN T BY C AMP U S

2% 52% Female

48% Male

0.3%

8.8% 35%

4.4%

UND ERGR ADUAT E E T HNICI T Y BR E AK DOW N American Indian/Alaskan Native Asian

21%

Black, non-Hispanic Hispanic/Latino Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander White, non-Hispanic Multi-ethnic

0.5% GEND ER

23

4%

International Unknown/Other

24%

AV ER AGE CL AS S SI Z E

14:1

S T UD EN T/ FACULT Y R AT IO

Student Life Pacific students receive personalized education in small class settings, allowing them to form meaningful relationships with professors and engage deeply in their field of study. In addition, students at University of the Pacific enjoy a vibrant campus life, with activities and events for a diversity of interests, including: Student Organizations: more than 150 student-led clubs

Greek Life: 11 social fraternities and sororities, 15

and organizations on the Stockton campus alone, in addition

professional fraternities; Multicultural Greek Council

to professional organizations across our three campuses NCAA Division I Sports: 10 women’s teams and seven men’s teams, competing in the West Coast Conference Arts and Culture: theatre productions in Long Theatre, concerts in Faye Spanos Concert Hall, exhibitions in Reynolds Art Gallery, movies in the Janet Leigh Theatre

Student Government Arts & Entertainment: provides exclusive and fun activities for students such as TigerLands, Brickyards, off-campus excursions and more Guest Speakers: recent presenters include former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, PBS NewsHour anchor Judy Woodruff, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, former

Athletic Recreational Activities: 11 active sport clubs,

Cisco CEO John Chambers, and Dr. Philip Ewell (music

variety of intramural sports

theory professor and author of “Confronting Racism and Sexism in American Music Theory”)

Our Values Our students come first in everything we do. Student impact is an important consideration in every decision we make.

We have high academic standards with a focus on teaching, scholarship and experiential learning.

We invest in individualized attention and long-term relationships that build human potential.

We are committed to learning from and enhancing our communities.

We share a sense of purpose and pride in what we accomplish together.

We respect all individuals and embrace the richness that our diversity brings to us as an educational community.

We recognize and honor differences, creativity and bridging what is distinct to create an inclusive environment.

We demonstrate integrity in our actions.

We strive to always do the right thing and hold ourselves and others accountable.

We demonstrate authentic respect for others and a willingness to engage in genuine discourse.

We seek to establish common ground and ways to connect with others.

We honor and value one another.

The Position

The Department

The digital designer is responsible for design and

University Strategic Communications advances and

development of the university website, email templates,

promotes awareness, understanding and support of

digital ads and other assets. In collaboration with the

the university’s mission, vision and accomplishments.

creative team (graphic designers and a videographer/

Our award-winning team of writers, editors, designers,

photographer), the digital designer conceptualizes and

photographers/videographers, digital professionals and

implements creative ideas and ensures Pacific’s digital

communications leaders creates inspiring content and

experiences for its three campuses align with and sup-

engaging experiences that elevate Pacific’s unique brand

port its mission, vision, values, brand, reputation and

of personalized learning and professional pathways.

strategic goals.

Our role leverages our expertise in external and

The designer brings a deep and diverse understanding

internal communications, media relations and issues

of new and emerging digital technologies and best

management, community relations, digital and social

practices, web design, CMS template design, email

media and web strategy. We oversee the university’s

template design and content strategy. The designer

brand identity including graphic design, photography/

also demonstrates working knowledge of contemporary

videography and print and digital publications.

content management systems, design standards, web design standards and social media design.

Position Qualifications MINIMUM

P R E FER R ED

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Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, web design, marketing, communications, computer

programming languages such as XHTML and

science or related discipline.

CSS, JQuery, and JavaScript.

Five (5) years of experience in digital

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Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully

functions, including (not limited to) digital

with diverse populations and demonstrated

design, media development, content

commitment to promote and enhance diversity

marketing or digital advertising.

and inclusion.

Proficiency in graphic design software

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including Adobe Creative Cloud applications.

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Proficiency in front-end development web

environments/frameworks such as: IIS 7.0/Ingeniux CMS, Apache/Drupal and Salesforce/force.com.

Demonstrated understanding of website ADA compliance.

Ability to work in a variety of web-server

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Proficiency of cross-browser compatibility issues.

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Up-to-date experience with international web protocols, standards, and technologies.

President's House, Stockton Campus

How to Apply University of the Pacific is currently accepting applications for this position. Applicants will be required to upload a cover letter and current resume, as well as provide contact information for three professional references with their online application.

SUBMIS SION P OR TAL

R EQ UIR ED

Pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings Cover letter Current resume

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression or mental or physical disability. The university will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.

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