Houston Independent School District

Location: Hattie Mae White 

Department: Admin Srvcs - Copiers, Graph & Post Off 

Area:Northwest 

Contract Months:12 

Salary Range: $38,128.00 – $62,911.00 

JOB SUMMARY

Initiates, develops, and coordinates effective design solutions for HISD marketing and communications material. Uses current computer-based applications to produce graphic materials to enhance projects/programs.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs and produces graphic materials to support district operations. Manipulates photographs, electronic files, logos, illustrations, and assorted design materials as required for production.
• Collaborates with design team, customer service, and print production staff to meet the needs of the customers and deliver the correct information.
• Consults with the Customer Service staff to understand specific job and production requirements.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining digital files. Evaluates new hardware, software, and design techniques.
• Meets production deadlines and maintains the district’s quality standards.
• May develop print and online content material used for training and educating teachers and students. May provide other technical and administrative assistance as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Vocational / Technical / Business School

WORK EXPERIENCE

1 to 3 years

SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

• Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)
• Adobe Suite; Macromedia Dreamweaver/ Flash

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory or direct people management responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice and training to staff.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work involves the application of moderately complex procedures and tasks that are quite varied. Independent judgment is often required to select and apply the most appropriate of available resources. Ongoing supervision is provided on an "as needed" basis.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

No budget development activity is required.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually within the confines of the job's own department. Specific job activities and results are typically reviewed closely. There are limited requirements for developing new ideas or changes in methods, procedures or services.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Decisions have minor, small and possibly incremental impact on the department or facility. Errors are usually discovered in succeeding operations where most of the work is verified or checked and is normally confined to a single department or phase of the organizational activities resulting in brief inconvenience.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Information sharing - gives and receives information such as options, technical direction, instructions and reporting results. Interactions are mostly with customers, own supervisor and coworkers in own and other departments.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Takes routine or required customer actions to meet customer needs. Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries and requests for information and coordinates appropriate follow-up. May handle escalated issues passed on from coworkers or subordinates.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.
• Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.

Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.