General info 

The team of student employees at Student Affairs Communications and Marketing complete creative projects to promote the programs, services and departments of JMU Student Affairs. As a Gallery Director you will curate and coordinate gallery shows and openings that will impact the wider JMU community. 

Duties and responsibilities 

• Manage the life cycle of The Union Gallery spaces, from recruiting and vetting photographers to coordinating gallery shows and openings, as well as maintaining additional artwork within Student Life buildings. 
• Prepare for exhibits, including printing, framing, installing/deinstalling and creating signage. 
• Marketing responsibilities, including advertising the opportunity to exhibit photography as well as upcoming openings. 
• Document up-to-date exhibit progress and artist communication via our project management platform, as well as properly archive and maintain all digital files. 
• Attend and actively participate in all weekly meetings and opening receptions. 
• Assist in maintaining all equipment used by the team, including the Gallery computer, large-format printer, framing equipment, etc.  
• Interact and collaborate with artists and Student Affairs professionals, both electronically and in person, with a professional and friendly demeanor. 
• Other tasks may be assigned depending on the availability of projects.  

Required qualifications 

• Appreciation for art/photography and interest in curating and coordinating exhibits 
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate and plan several simultaneous projects 
• High attention to detail 
• Ability to communicate well while remaining friendly and professional 
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively 
• Strong desire to learn 
• As this is a skilled position, you may be required to demonstrate adequate skills in gallery curation and basic marketing strategy. 

Preferred qualifications 

• Knowledge of the MacOS platform and basic Mac software 
• Knowledge of basic photo editing 
• Basic proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop and other Adobe Creative Suite software 
• Additional experience in graphic design, photography, videography, social media management, copywriting/editing or general marketing 

General info 

The team at Student Affairs Communications and Marketing completes creative projects to promote the programs, services and departments of JMU Student Affairs. As a Graphic Designer you will serve our clients by designing print and digital materials that will influence and impact the wider JMU community.  

Duties and responsibilities 

• Conceptualize, design and deliver both print and digital material for clients as needed. 
• Interact and collaborate with Student Affairs clients both electronically and in person with a professional and friendly demeanor.  
• Document up-to-date project progress and client communication via our project management platform. 
• Attend and actively participate in weekly meetings. 
• Assist with sending projects for print on-campus and preparing files for print with off-campus vendors.  
• Other tasks may be assigned depending on the availability of projects.  

Required qualifications 

• Basic design and typography skills with an understanding of color theory, space, composition and grid structures  
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and execute multiple projects on schedule
• Ability to give and receive critique 
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively 
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop  
• High attention to detail 
• Ability to communicate well and provide full transparency with clients 
• Strong desire to learn 
• As this is a skilled position, you will be required to submit a portfolio and demonstrate adequate knowledge of graphic design skills. 

Preferred qualifications 

• Knowledge of the MacOS platform and basic Mac software 
• Proficiency in After Effects and other Adobe Creative Suite software 
• Basic knowledge of the print production process 
• Preference to candidates who are majoring in Graphic Design 
• Additional experience in illustration, animation, photography, videography, copywriting/editing or general marketing  

General info 

The team at Student Affairs Communications and Marketing (SACM) completes creative projects to promote the programs, services and departments of JMU Student Affairs. As a Photographer you will serve our clients by producing imagery for use in web, print and promotional materials that will influence and impact the wider JMU community. 

Duties and responsibilities 

• Take and edit photographs of Student Affairs (and all departments within) and related events, as well as “Around Campus” general stock photography. 
• Interact and collaborate with Student Affairs clients both electronically and in person with a professional and friendly demeanor. 
• Document up-to-date project progress and client communication via our project management platform. 
• Manage and organize image files according to department procedures, to include archival storage, exporting and Flickr. 
• Properly handle and maintain SACM photography equipment and accessories. 
• Attend and actively participate in weekly meetings.  
• Other tasks may be assigned depending on the availability of projects.  

Required qualifications 

• Ability to shoot and edit visually interesting photographs while adhering to an established style, with an understanding of composition, light, color and tone 
• Proactive, able to work well independently and collaboratively 
• Ability to give and receive critique 
• Technical knowledge of photography—exposure settings, shooting in manual mode, when to use different lenses, etc.  
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to client needs 
• Able to complete projects on schedule 
• High attention to detail 
• Ability to communicate well and provide full transparency with clients 
• Strong design to learn 
• As this is a skilled position, you will be required to submit a portfolio and demonstrate adequate knowledge of photographic production and postproduction skills.  

Preferred qualifications 

• Knowledge of the MacOS platform and basic Mac software 
• Skilled in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop and other Adobe Creative Suite software 
• Familiarity with Canon and Sony full frame and mirrorless cameras and lenses 
• Preference to candidates with an appreciation for art and/or who are studying Art (concentrating in Photography) or SMAD (Journalism) 
• Additional experience in either videography, graphic design or social media management  

General Info 

The team at Student Affairs Communications and Marketing completes creative projects to promote the programs, services and departments of JMU Student Affairs. As a project manager you will serve our clients by supporting our team in establishing timelines and managing progress for individual projects.  

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Process new SACM project submissions daily by moving the request to its appropriate team(s) in our project management system, adding the necessary subtasks.   
• Build out timelines for each project within one business day of request submission. 
• Ensure final files are exported correctly for end use (printing, posting, etc.) and prepare completed projects for closing by confirming files are correctly archived. 
• Periodically prepare project data for professional staff reporting. 
• Interact and collaborate with Student Affairs clients both electronically and in person with a professional and friendly demeanor.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly meetings and regular office hours.
• Document up-to-date project progress and client communication via our project management platform.
• Other tasks may be assigned depending on the availability of projects. 

Required qualifications 

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time 
• Strong time management skills 
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively
• High attention to detail
• Ability to communicate well and with full transparency, both written and orally 
• Strong desire to learn

Preferred qualifications 

• Experience using a project management system such as Monday.com, Trello, Asana, etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft software, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel 

General info 

The team at Student Affairs Communications and Marketing completes creative projects to promote the programs, services and departments of JMU Student Affairs. As a Social Media Manager you will serve our clients by developing and implementing engaging social media content to enhance online presence, engagement and reach.

Duties and responsibilities 

• Curate, create, edit and publish high-quality content (images, videos and written posts) for Student Affairs social media accounts.
• Stay current with social media trends, content area news, updates and events happening on campus. This includes work specific to departments within Student Affairs.
• Adhere to JMU brand guidelines, accessibility standards and social media best practices.
• Co-develop and execute social media strategies to increase awareness and engagement.
• Monitor social media channels for engagement opportunities and pulse checks.
• Interact and collaborate with the SACM team and Student Affairs clients both electronically and in person with a professional and friendly demeanor.
• Analyze and report metrics from Brandwatch on a regular basis to make informed strategic decisions.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly meetings.
• Other tasks may be assigned depending on the availability of projects. 

Required qualifications 

• Experience in social media management and/or content creation 
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and execute multiple projects on schedule 
• High attention to detail 
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively 
• Ability to communicate well while remaining friendly and professional
• Strong desire to learn
• As this is a skilled position, you will be required to submit a portfolio and demonstrate adequate knowledge of social media content creation. 

Preferred qualifications 

• Knowledge or strong interest in Student Affairs content areas
• Basic proficiency with camera equipment, videography, photography and editing
• Knowledge of the MacOS platform and basic MacOS software
• Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop and other Adobe Creative Suite software
• Preference to candidates who are studying Media Arts and Design (SMAD), Marketing or another related program
• Additional experience in photography, videography, copywriting/editing or general marketing
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General Info 

The team at Student Affairs Communications and Marketing completes creative projects to promote the programs, services and departments of JMU Student Affairs. As a Videographer you will serve our clients by creating videos that will influence and impact the wider JMU community. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Conceptualize, plan and create compelling stories and messages through audio and video.  
• Interact and collaborate with Student Affairs clients both electronically and in person with a professional and friendly demeanor. 
• Document up-to-date project progress and client communication via our project management platform. 
• Manage and organize audio visual files according to department procedures, to include archival storage, temporary storage and YouTube. 
• Properly handle and maintain SACM audio visual equipment. 
• Attend and actively participate in weekly meetings. 
• Other tasks may be assigned depending on the availability of projects. 

Required qualifications 

• Ability to shoot and edit visually interesting videos while adhering to an established style, with an understanding of composition, light, color and tone 
• Proactive, able to work well independently and collaboratively 
• Ability to give and receive critique 
• Experience with the filmmaking process, from preproduction through postproduction 
• Technical knowledge of photography/videography—how to make lighting work to your advantage, different lenses, film speed, posing, filters, exposure settings etc. 
• Knowledge of film-specific equipment and techniques, such as cameras, audio equipment, tripods, etc., including both set-up and operation
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to handle production adjustments on-site as needed, including being able to make quick decisions about which angle, technique, or equipment works best for a particular scene 
• Ability to communicate well and provide full transparency with clients 
• Strong desire to learn 
• As this is a skilled position, you will be required to submit a portfolio and demonstrate adequate knowledge of video production and postproduction skills. 

Preferred qualifications 

• Knowledge of the MacOS platform and basic MacOS software 
• Skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects and other Adobe Creative Suite software 
• Proficiency with color correction and animation 
• Preference to candidates with an appreciation for art who are studying SMAD (particularly Digital Video and Cinema or Journalism) 
• Additional experience in either photography, graphic design, social media management or writing