Assistant Director of Creative Services

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring an Assistant Director of Creative Services. This role directs the Creative Services team to manage communications, design, web, digital, and print projects for the Division of Student Life Marketing & Communications, ensuring projects meet strategic priorities and brand standards while staying on schedule and within budget.

Highlights

Lead and supervise the Creative Services team, setting creative direction and managing project timelines and accountability.

Manage project workflows from prioritization to completion, including printer coordination and project archiving.

Oversee resources for communications, design, web, digital, and print projects within Student Life Marketing & Communications.

Collaborate with the SLMC Strategy team to align creative production with communication goals and brand guidelines.

Maintain university and department brand integrity through effective and current creative work.

Use project management software and provide guidance on creative and production projects.

Assist with production during high-volume periods and lead weekly production meetings to optimize workflows.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related fields plus three years of relevant experience, staff supervision, and multi-project management skills.

Preferred qualifications include five or more years of experience, working in complex organizations, and experience targeting undergraduate audiences.

Posted salary starts at $60,000 per year; a criminal background check is required.

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Working Title	Assistant Director of Creative Services
Department	Student Life Marketing & Comm-10851
Requisition Number	S_260183
Posting Open Date	03/13/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)	04/03/2026
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Open Until Filled	Yes
Description of Work	Ranked as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community. UNL invests in our employees: Vacation, sick, and holiday pay Medical, dental, and vision insurance No-cost life insurance Employee Assistance Program Retirement plans with University match Tuition assistance for full-time employees and dependents Exclusive staff discounts Continuous improvement and innovation Professional development through training and education And much more! The Assistant Director of Creative Services is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end execution of communications, design, web, digital, and print projects within the Division of Student Life Marketing & Communications (SLMC) through the leadership of the Creative Services team. As Assistant Director of Creative Services, you will: Lead and supervise the Creative Services team by setting creative direction, establishing accountability and deadlines, and overseeing project management systems to track timelines, deliverables, and feedback. Manage the project workflow from prioritization through completion, keeping projects on track, on time, and within budget while overseeing final deliverable distribution, printer coordination, project archiving, and accurate project logging. Oversee the workflow of all creative production, determining appropriate resources (student, internal, and external) for communications, design, web, digital and print projects. Work with the SLMC Strategy team to develop a shared vision that leads to creative production that meets communication objectives, brand standards, and client expectations. Manage projects proactively by independently identifying solutions to challenges and seeking answers to questions as they arise. Manage and maintain university, Student Life, and department brands by upholding a high level of design integrity and guiding creative work that is current, effective, and aligned with brand guidelines in support of Student Life’s strategic priorities. Assist with production work, particularly during high-volume periods. Lead weekly production meetings to scope projects, allocate resources, address roadblocks, and identify opportunities to improve workflows and business processes that enhance team efficiency. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See *https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/*.
Minimum Required Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications, business, marketing, advertising, graphic design, art, communications, or a related field, plus three (3) years of experience working in or with a production environment. Equivalent education and/or experience will be considered. Experience supervising staff or managing multiple projects simultaneously. Experience using project management software. Experience providing direction, feedback, and guidance on creative or production projects. Demonstrated strong communication skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications	Five (5) or more years of relevant professional experience. Experience working within a complex, large-scale organization. Background in an agency environment, marketing and communications department, or higher education setting. Experience providing direction for projects targeting an undergraduate student audience or a comparable age demographic. Experience supervising a creative production team, including professional staff and/or student employees. Experience managing web or digital production projects.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required	No
Physical Required	No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.	No
Criminal History Background Check Required	Yes
Posted Salary	$60,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply	Click on “Apply to this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact	Daniel Kohler dkohler2@unl.edu 4024723064
Job Category (old)	Managerial/Professional
Job Type	Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)	Some evenings and weekends as needed.
Work Location (City, State)	Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?	No
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