Salary: See Position Description
Location : Westminster Campus – Westminster, CO
Job Type: Administrator/Professional-Technical Full-Time
Job Number: 202401018
Division: Instruction
Department: Multimedia Graphic Design
Opening Date: 09/01/2023
General Summary
This is a grant-funded, limited position expected to last through June 2026.
Who We Are
With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, Front Range Community College is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.
Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities. FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek.
One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment-one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.
The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.
FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values-along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.
Who You Are
As the Multimedia Graphic Design (MGD) Program Coordinator, you will work directly with and report to the MGD Faculty Lead at the Westminster campus. Your primary focus will be to support student success by promoting program growth that aligns with industry expectations and FRCC’s mission. Through collaborative efforts, you will develop strategies and produce content to create awareness and access for students college-wide and Concurrent Enrollment (CE) to the open studio, labs, equipment, technology, and opportunities within the MGD program. You will assist students in the MGD lab, maintain equipment, checkout rooms and equipment, inventory assets, and asset management. You are organized, think critically, exhibit people skills, and have the willingness to advance through specialized training and/or professional development. In this role, you are responsible for creating a safe environment while securing and maintaining high-end equipment including but not limited to, grant-funded assets.
Ideally, you can showcase your ability to harmonize typography, imagery, and other design elements cohesively to communicate messages effectively. You may be helping students with multimedia programs such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects
Please note: This is an on-campus position with an opportunity for hybrid remote work. You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment.
SALARY: $48,401 – $50,821 annually
BENEFITS:
SELECTION PROCESS: Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of September 17, 2023. This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar positions.
Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application package submitted by candidate. In your application, please include a resume and cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with requirements, qualification and responsibilities of the Coordinator, Multimedia Graphic Design Program gn Program
Primary Duties
Lab Coordination: Maintain 20 hours a week of open lab hours. This will include a variety of tasks such as:
- Maintaining open lab and studio hours and managing the day-to-day operations of the multimedia graphic design lab, ensuring it runs smoothly and efficiently including maintaining lab equipment, software, and resources.
- Providing technical support to lab users, including troubleshooting hardware and software issues, assisting with file formats, and answering design-related questions
- Keeping track of lab resources, including equipment, software licenses, hardware, and design materials, and ensuring they are up-to-date and available when needed.
- Hiring, training and supervising student lab assistants working in the lab, providing guidance on design principles, software usage, and best practices.
- Establishing and enforcing lab policies and guidelines to ensure a safe and productive environment for all lab users.
Program Support: Assist the Lead of the Multimedia Graphic Design program to promote the program, coordinate events, collaborating with other departments. Types of tasks include:
- Assisting in organizing events, workshops, and seminars related to multimedia graphic design.
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with industry partners, design firms, or relevant organizations.
- Contributing to marketing and promotional efforts to attract students and raise awareness of the program.
- Collaborate with other departments or programs within the FRCC to facilitate interdisciplinary projects or joint initiatives.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, design advancements, and educational practices related to multimedia graphic design to bring innovative ideas and best practices to the program.
- Contribute to the planning, preparation, execution and hanging of the MGD Student Art Show.
Mentorship and Tutoring:
- Reviewing and critiquing students’ design projects, offering constructive feedback to help them refine their work and improve their design concepts, aesthetics, and technical execution.
- Identifying areas where students need to enhance their skills and knowledge in multimedia graphic design. Develop personalized learning plans to help them progress in these areas including sharing industry insights and best practices.
- Assisting students in becoming proficient in multimedia graphic design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and other relevant tools.
- Encouraging, inspiring, and guiding students in creating and updating their design portfolios to showcase their best work and increase their chances of success in future endeavors, such as internships or job applications.
Required Competencies
- Graphic Design Expertise: Strong knowledge and expertise in graphic design principles, layout, typography, color theory, and visual communication, and use multimedia concepts. Provide guidance and feedback to students on their design projects.
- Multimedia Software Proficiency: Proficiency in multimedia graphic design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc.), as well as other relevant design tools and technologies.
- Communication Skills: Effectively guiding and mentoring students, collaborating with faculty and staff, and maintaining clear and concise lab-related documentation.
- Teaching and Mentoring: Demonstrated ability providing instruction and mentoring to students, tailoring guidance to individual learning styles and needs.
- Cultural and Ethical Awareness: Demonstrated sensitivity to cultural diversity and ethical considerations in design, fostering an inclusive and responsible learning environment.
- Continuous Learning: Commitment to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with industry trends, design advancements, and educational practices.
- Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, such as faculty, administrators, industry professionals, and students, to enhance the lab’s offerings and establish partnerships.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability supervise lab assistants or students, foster teamwork, and create a positive and productive lab environment.
- Creativity and Innovation: Foster creativity and innovation within the lab, encouraging students and faculty to explore new design concepts and experiment with cutting-edge techniques.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Effectively problem-solving and address challenges that arise in the lab, whether technical, logistical, or related to student projects.
- Adaptability: Maintain flexibility and adaptability to handle changing priorities, evolving technologies, and varying student needs.
Qualifications
Required Education/Training & Work Experience:
- Certificate in MGD and 2 years of showcasing practical experience utilizing multimedia graphic design concepts.
OR
- Associated degree and demonstrated experience utilizing multimedia graphic design concepts.
AND
- Demonstrated experience utilizing multimedia graphic design concepts
Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC.
Benefit-Eligible Employees
Group Health Benefits
If you are an APT, staff, or faculty and are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits on the first day you officially begin active employment. FRCC offers a variety of family-friendly benefits designed to support your physical, emotional and financial health, including:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
- Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Community or School Volunteer Leave
- Leave of Absence Options
- College Invest 529
Additional information regarding benefits can be found at
Retirement
FRCC employees contribute to , which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado. PERA is the 21st largest public pension plan in the United States and is a substitute for Social Security; FRCC employees do not contribute to Social Security. PERA eligible employees are required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the pension. Student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA.
FRCC and the State of Colorado also offer three tax-deferred supplemental investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.
Tuition Reimbursement
Education and the success of you and your dependents is a priority at Front Range Community College. We encourage you to develop job skills and abilities which will benefit you as well as our College. Eligible employees, their eligible dependents, and domestic partners may enroll in credit courses at any of the 13 system community colleges.
Professional Development Opportunities
FRCC offers a variety of professional development opportunities to create possibilities for your career and life. We are building a learning community where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking and expand your capabilities.
Flexible Work Arrangements
Front Range offers a variety of flexible work arrangements based on departments and positions. Please ask if this is an opportunity for this role.
Employee Assistance Program
Our employee assistance program (EAP) services are available to you and your household members at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP). These confidential services offered to support the wellbeing of both you and your family members include counseling, professional coaching, webinars, mediation, financial assistance, and more. For more information, please visit .
BenefitHub
As a State of Colorado employee, you will have access to the BenefitHub website where you will find a variety of local and national discounts.