Communications Publications Design Specialist (HEOa)

POSITION DETAILS

York College, founded in 1966, is a center of academic excellence in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. One of the eleven senior colleges in The City University of New York, the College?s mission is to enrich students' lives by fostering an environment where they?ll grow into passionate and engaged learners.

York?s academic programs are housed in three schools: The School of Arts & Sciences, The School of Business and Information Systems, and The School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs. Over sixty baccalaureate programs from across a variety of disciplines, including accounting, aviation management, business, computer science, journalism, social work, teacher education, a dual BS/MS degree in Occupational Therapy, and one of the top-ranked nursing programs in New York State, provide students with opportunities to study liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs. The College also offers six graduate programs: Aviation Management, Clinical Trials Management, Pharmaceutical Science and Business, Physician Assistant, Social Work and Nursing Education.

Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in New York State, the College enrolls 7,000 students from over 95 nations. Nine out of ten students are members of a racial/ethnic minority group, and more than half of undergraduates are the first in their families to pursue higher education.

The College?s 50-acre campus encompasses seven buildings, including science and computer labs, music and television studios, a Performing Arts Center, and a Health and Physical Education Center. The College recently completed seven major construction projects, with more scheduled for the future. In addition, its neighborhood is at the center of a renaissance fueled by economic revitalization.

York College is committed to fostering integrity, diversity, intellectual discovery, and civic engagement to benefit its students, the community, and the world.

Working under the direction of the Director of Communications and Marketing, the Design Specialist will be responsible for designing and producing an extensive variety of print materials, web-based communications, and promotional items for the College. Projects include advertisements, brochures, reports, event invitations, flyers, programs, banners, photo display stationery, posters, and other materials.

The duties and responsibilities of the position include:

• Creates visually appealing, engaging, and responsive web and print designs and templates.
• Participates in designing landing pages for marketing and advertising campaigns.
• Collaborates with Director of Communications, web page developer, college relations manager, enrollment manager and departments to implement responsive, Interactive, and accessible designs.
• Conducts usability testing and gathers feedback to iterate and improve designs.
• Approves and/or corrects York College/CUNY branding and logos used by external vendors and college departments before going into production.
• Ensures all designs are consistent with the University's and York College's branding guidelines and enhances the overall user experience.
• Works with project managers and college print shop to assess project scope and client needs.
• Coordinates production activities with internal and extern personnel.
• Supports the online components of the Communications and Marketing department, encompassing the social media, electronic communications, and multimedia areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides design and production expertise for College publications, written materials, and multi-media communications.

• Works with department and other College administrators to assess departmental publication needs and determine appropriate production and design elements
• Participates in planning communications messages, graphic elements, and formats appropriate to client requirements
• Manages production schedules and budgets, coordinating production activities with internal and external personnel
• Plans and implements on-line and multimedia communications, coordinating with Information Technology professionals as needed
• Supervises staff both creative and production staff; works with College print shop, computer center, and other departments to ensure support of college publication needs
• May oversee equipment inventories and coordinate maintenance of specialized equipment and technology
• Develops production workflows, policies and standards, and assures adherence to any internal or external communications standards
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Communications Publications Design Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$70,815 - $76,937 - Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references (email and telephone). Please upload all materials as ONE DOCUMENT in doc, pdf, or rtf format.

You may only apply online through the CUNY.edu job board.

To apply:

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York College/CUNY is an EEO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer.

CLOSING DATE

July 2, 2026 (Job posting will be removed at 12:00am)

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32278

Location: York College

About CUNY York College

"York College provides students with a one-of-a-kind educational experience. It offers many qualities of a major university, including a distinguished faculty and strong pre-professional programs. At the same time, students benefit from individualized attention and a strong sense of community. Centrally located in Queens, York College is accessible by car, bus, subway, and the Long Island Railroad. Easy access to the rest o Queens and New York City enables students to pursue community service and internships as part of their curriculum."

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