Job Description

Position Overview The Office of the Provost & VP Academic is currently seeking a Recurring Part-time Alberta Recovery Campus Community (ARCC) Graphic Designer for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension. The recurrent part-time position reports to the Alberta Recovery Campus Community (ARCC) Director, and works with other members of the ARCC team, Student Wellness Services Team, the Campus Mental Health Strategy. The position is 10-20 hours per week, with some flexibility required (e.g., occasional weeknights and weekends) for approximately 12 months. The work environment requires most of the time spent at a computer, working from home, with some in-person events and meetings. The majority of the events will take place in Calgary, however, there is the possibility of travel, within the province. The nature of the work includes multiple simultaneous deadlines set internally and externally that will need organizing and prioritizing. Working independently with minimal supervision and direction to meet these deadlines and competing priorities will be required, especially during peak periods (e.g., events and campaign launches) throughout the year. Success and progress will be measured through regularly scheduled status updates with the Director. Status reports will include compiling results on various projects and milestones. Using design and digital marketing, the position will help develop connections with Alberta post-secondary institutions and community resources working with the entire team to develop a detailed plan, and project launch. Through developing project branding, the position will market the ARCC program through digital marketing (e.g., social media, website, events). The position will be responsible for designing graphics for special events and promoting them. They will also work with the team to create a digital storytelling series, showcasing campus member's stories, with the aim of creating awareness and reducing stigma. Position Description Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Create Alberta Recovery Campus branding kit.
• Content creation, including filming videos and creating motion graphics for social media and training.
• Create and design campaigns for special events and promotions following an events calendar (e.g., September's Recovery Month).
• Create digital storytelling series with campus members in recovery
• Launch YouTube channel, with digital story telling series.
• Launch campaign for scholarship program

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum of 1-year graphic design and digital marketing experience. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experience of recovery
• Strong skills in designs, illustrations, and photo editing projects for both print and web purpose
• Experience designing campaigns for events and promotions following an events calendar
• Experience organizing and coordinating social media campaigns
• Content creation, including filming videos and creating motion graphics for social media and trainings
• Strong skills and experience using Zoom, and Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) required

Application Deadline: September 1, 2022 We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted. Additional Information This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 1. To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. About the University of Calgary The University of Calgary is Canada's leading next-generation university - a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation's most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada's top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca. The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca). We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.