POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY
ALL INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED. INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL BE RETURNED TO DEPARTMENT.
QUESTIONS? CALL UNR Faculty Human Resources at 784-6082.
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INSTRUCTIONS: PDQ and Org Chart must be sent to marshag@unr.edu for initial review BEFORE routing.
1. Complete form, sign, and submit to immediate supervisor;
2. Supervisor (chair/director/dean)– review, approve, sign, forward to vice president or vice provost;
3. Pres/Vice Pres/Vice Prov - approve, sign, forward to Placement Committee (c/o UNR HR, M/S 238);
4. Placement Committee recommends administrative salary range and title & forwards to Provost.
5. Approval letters are then sent from HR with final stamped PDQ to Vice President, Dean or Director and
supervisor for PAF/Terms preparation.
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Incumbents’ Name (if applicable): Jodi Tenenbaum
Position #: 17337
Current Title: Print and New Media Designer
Current Range: 2
(77605;3J;CM5566;T91;0;HRL90392;CC104;E)
Department: Digital Initiatives
College/Division: President’s Office
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
(X) Revised PDQ
to Range
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Employee’s Signature
Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
Jake Kupiec, Exec Dir, Digital Init And Spec Asst to Pres, Comm
Immediate Supervisor’s Signature:
Director/Chair/Dean
Date
Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Milton Glick, President, UNR
Date
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #:
EEO Code:
CUPA Code:
Job Class Code:
Exempt: Yes or No
Range:
Effective Date:
Title Approved:
_____________________________________________________________________________
Employee’s Signature (Sign & send to HR for personnel file)
Revised: 2 / 1 / 2006
Date
Position Description – Print and New Media Designer
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1.
Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Print and New Media Designer reports to the Web Editor/Project Manager in Digital Initiatives and
is primarily the designer for electronic communication mediums. The individual assists in project
decision-making with the Project Manager and is responsible for departmental and non-departmental
graphic design projects; research and development design solutions for communications projects; and
training of students.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
75% - Graphic Design
 Create designs for department projects that include print pieces, websites and other materials
 Perform related design tasks including photo editing, text styling, artwork production and
writing requests for proposals in connection with bids for services
 Collaborate with and assist other department designers
 Use approved designs to layout or prepare projects for printing or website coding
10% - Project planning and consulting
 Participate in meetings with clients to assess communications needs, discuss options and
provide advice about possible solutions.
15% - Research and development of new initiatives; professional development
 Research peer institutions to assess use of cutting-edge designs and best practices
 Network with other design professionals at the University and local community
 Undertake professional development through study, training, conference attendance, etc.
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
The Print and New Media Designer is a professional of the craft whose knowledge, experience and
skill is relied on in developing solutions to communications challenges. This position enjoys
considerable freedom to arrange, display and reproduce material in the most appealing and effective
manner, given the project’s aims. Although subject to supervisor and, in some instances, client
approval, this position’s recommendations are of primary consideration in decisions related to the
display and reproduction of communications materials.
Digital Initiatives seeks to advance the University President’s objectives with integrated media
solutions. The unit will only be capable of fulfilling its responsibilities if the duties of the Print and New
Media Designer are accomplished in a timely manner with a high level of accuracy, personal
enterprise and creativity. Decisions and performance by this position affect budgets, deadlines and
relationships with University constituents and outside vendors.
Position Description – Print and New Media Designer
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4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity &
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Art, production, photography, printing methods and typography
 Media design trends and computer graphic design software as applied to public relations and
information services and Internet-based communication
Skills:
 Graphic design using multiple forms of computer software including Adobe Creative Suite and
Adobe/Macromedia Studio 8
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to:
 Translate traditional print design concepts to electronic mediums
 Understand the differences between electronic and print design
 Communicate with a diverse population
 Apply institutional messaging to projects
 Create original artwork
 Understand and work creatively within budgetary limitations
 Work in a team environment, sharing responsibility for project and priority setting
 Work independently without constant supervision
 Handle multiple projects simultaneously
 Embrace the challenges and opportunities inherent in designing for digital mediums
5.
Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
The Print and New Media Designer collaborates with editors, writers, photographers, artists and
printers. University clients include faculty, staff and administrators. The Designer may also come in
contact with business office personnel, publications clients and the subjects of articles appearing in
publications.
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and two years of progressively responsible experience in graphic
design applied to a variety of communication vehicles
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None