Marketing Design & Production Specialist - Communications Paraprofessional

AFSCME CLASSIFIED, NON-EXEMPT JOB POSTING (Unit 214)

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Marketing Design & Production Specialist (PCN #01161432)

CLASSIFICATION:  Communications Paraprofessional (Job Code 003959)

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: August 14, 2025        STARTING DATE: September 10, 2025

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

Full-Time, Unlimited, Non-Exempt

Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (includes two 15-minute, paid rest breaks and one 30-minute, unpaid lunch break) 

Eligible for Full Benefit Package

SALARY RANGE:  $24.65 to $34.65 Per Hour; $51,469 to $72,349 Annually

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

You're a visual storyteller who loves turning bold ideas into brilliant designs. You know that Adobe Creative Cloud is more than technology, it's a lifestyle. You thrive on variety, collaboration, efficiency, and finding creative solutions. You want a career where you feel heard, and where your work actually makes a difference. If this sounds like you, we want you on our team! 

As a Marketing Design & Production Specialist at Alexandria College, you’ll be a key member of our Marketing & Communications team—coordinating, designing, and producing materials that support student recruitment and retention, special events, academic programs, athletics, strategic initiatives, and so much more. From stickers and signage to slide decks and social media, your work helps Alexandria College shine and inspires students to aim for the future.

• Bring Ideas to Life: Design bold, on-brand visuals for print and web that grab attention and get results. 
• Make It Print-Perfect: Prep, print, and finish high-quality materials that look as good in hand as they do on screen.
• Collaborate Across Campus: Partner with faculty, staff, and leadership to pull off events, launch strategic initiatives, and keep the wheels turning behind the scenes.
• Own Your Workflow: Juggle multiple projects like a pro, keep projects on track, and let the ideas flow.
• Be our Brand’s Best Friend: Keep our visuals sharp and consistent by making sure everything we create looks, feels, and sounds like us.

This person will report directly to the Director of Marketing and Communications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (expected to have to enter job):

• Two years of professional work experience in marketing design; an Associate Degree in graphic design or similar field can substitute for six months of experience.
• Demonstrated visual design skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to create visually appealing and user-centered designs.
• Proficiency in creating graphics and layouts using Adobe Creative Cloud applications, especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Strong spelling, punctuation, grammar, and proofreading skills to create accurate content for varied audiences and platforms (print and web).
• Organizational and planning skills to manage projects, identify priorities, and meet timelines with little supervision.
• General knowledge of business marketing best practices and print production standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Skills in print production and finishing techniques.
• Ability to write and edit compelling copy for ads, publications, features, and other media.
• Understanding of ADA accessibility standards for documents and digital media.

Safety Statement: This employee is expected to develop a working knowledge of and comply with all college safety rules, and regulations and policies.

Affirmative Action Statement: This employee is expected to conduct himself/herself in a professional and customer service-based manner at all times to promote a harassment-free environment. All communications and interactions with internal and external customers are to be conducted with courtesy and respect.

NOTICE:  In accordance with Minnesota State’s Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE(S):

This position is open for applications on a competitive basis through the Careers website (JOB ID: 87998) until August 14, 2025: https://minnstate.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Alexandria/Marketing-Design---Production-Specialist---Communications-Paraprofessional_JR0000003025  (NOTE: State of Minnesota employees can access this link through the Employee Self Service and clicking on Careers.  INTERNAL CANDIDATES can apply through Job Hub on Workday.) When applying for this position, please provide a cover letter, resume, and digital portfolio (digital or link).

Contact Renae Kasper @ 320-762-4416 or [email protected] for more information.

Alexandria Technical and Community College is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  The College strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds.

Alexandria Technical & Community College is committed to legal affirmative action, equal opportunity, access and diversity of its campus community. (http://alextech.edu/nondiscrimination)

This information can be made available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 651-259-3637 or 651-282-2699 (TTY).