Pennsylvania State University
Huck Institutes-NSF Skilled Training in Administration and Institutional Research (STAIR) Program - PT Graphic Designer
🇺🇸 Remote - US
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $30 - $50 per Hour
💻 Product Development
🗓️ October 21st, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Huck Institutes-NSF Skilled Training in Administration and Institutional Research (STAIR) Program - Part-Time Graphic Designer. The role involves collaborating with faculty and research staff to create visual materials such as charts, graphs, and infographics that clearly communicate complex data while ensuring alignment with branding and proposal requirements. This part-time position offers remote or hybrid work and requires proficiency in design software and strong project management skills.
Highlights
- Collaborate with faculty, research administrators, project manager, and team leads to develop visual strategies.
- Design charts, graphs, infographics, and illustrations to communicate complex data clearly.
- Ensure visual accuracy, alignment, and high-quality resolution in all materials.
- Integrate visual elements according to organizational branding guidelines and proposal needs.
- Proficiency required in Adobe Creative Suite tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign or equivalents.
- Professional graphic design experience with a strong portfolio showcasing creative and technical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a cross-functional team environment.
- Hourly rate between $30-50, based on experience, for approximately 15-20 hours per week.
- Preferred experience includes supporting grant or proposal development, especially in higher education or research contexts.
- Employment requires successful background checks in accordance with university policy.
Huck Institutes-NSF Skilled Training in Administration and Institutional Research (STAIR) Program - PT Graphic Designer Full Description
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- If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
NSF Skilled Training in Administration and Institutional Research (STAIR) Program
Position: Part-Time Graphic Designer - Proposal Development
Hourly Rate: $30-50/hour, commensurate with experience
Hours: Approximately 15-20 hours/week
Start Date: December 1, 2025
Hours: Approximately 15-20 hours/week
Start Date: December 1, 2025
Remote/Hybrid
The NSF Skilled Training in Administration and Institutional Research (STAIR) program at the Huck Institutes of Life Sciences at Penn State is seeking a skilled, creative and collaborative Graphic Designer with a strong eye for visual storytelling, precision in execution, and experience translating complex ideas into clear and engaging designs. This is a part-time, wage payroll position with the option to work remotely or in a hybrid capacity.
Key Responsibilities-
- Collaborate with faculty, research administrators, project manager, and team leads develop cohesive visual strategies.
- Design charts, graphs, infographics, and illustrations to effectively communicate complex data and concepts.
- Ensure visual accuracy, alignment, and high-quality resolution in final materials.
- Integrate visual elements consistently with organizational branding guidelines and proposal requirements.
Required Qualifications-
- Professional experience in graphic design with a strong portfolio demonstrating creative and technical skills.
- Proficiency in industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or equivalent).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality work within established timelines.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced team with multiple deadlines, stakeholders and complexity.
Preferred Qualifications-
- Experience supporting grant or proposal development, particularly in higher education or research settings.
- Familiarity with academic publishing, research dissemination, or federally funded projects.
Application Instructions-
To apply, please visit, Careers | Human Resources, please submit:
1. A resume
2. A cover letter
3. A portfolio that highlights your creative range and design expertise.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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EEO IS THE LAW
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