Our services
Communications Services creates a wide variety of professional print and electronic
communications for the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity and its departments.
We also collaborate across campus on university-wide marketing needs.
Our goal is to support the values of student learning and development by providing
communication vehicles that help students connect to the university. We provide a
voice to current students, new students, prospective students and their families.
Our services are provided at no charge to Student Affairs and Campus Diversity offices
and programs.
We're Hiring!
Are you a student videographer or graphic/web designer who’s passionate about expanding your skills? See below for more information.
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ISSUE TRAK
Visit the Communication Services Work Requests page and use your SDSU ID credentials to log in.
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SAMPLE WORK
Aztec Parents Magazine
Writing, editing, design, production and vendor coordination.
SDSU Aztec Scholarships Banner
Branding, design, production and vendor coordination.
Welcome Weeks Schedule
Design, production and vendor coordination.
Aztec Nights Video
Video production and social media management.
Social Media
Design, production, and social media management.
Custom Illustration
Design, production, custom illustration and social media management.
Office of Graduate Life & Diversity
Web design, development and production.
Career Services Postcard Mailer
Design, production and photography
Division Email & Video
Custom formatted division email and video production.
CONTACT US
Location
Student Affairs Communications Services
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7444
Office: Student Services West (SSW 3618)
Staff
Candy Carson, Interim Director
619-594-1038, [email protected]
Aaron D. Burgin, Communications-Public Affairs Specialist
619-594-9520, [email protected]
Candy Carson, Sr. Lead Graphic Designer & Web Developer
619-594-1038, [email protected]
Erik Good, Communications-Public Affairs Specialist
619-594-2531, [email protected]
Sharon Penny
[email protected]
Leobardo Ramirez, Graphic Designer
619-594-1461, [email protected]
Antoine Stevens-Phillip, Public Affairs & Communications Specialist
619-594-4767, [email protected]
Student Assistants
Taylor Jones, Social Media Assistant
Amy Bui, Graphic Designer
619-594-4767
Alondra Paola Moreno, Graphic Designer
619-594-4767
Justin Stone, Video Editor/Videographer
Anthony Rillo, Video Editor/Videographer
Lino Gomez, Video Editor/Videographer
Current Student Assistant Positions Available:
Student assistant (graphic design/web)
SDSU Communication Services in the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity
Wage: $15/hour
Hours:12-20 hours per week
Deadline: Jan. 31, 11:55 p.m. PST
Description: Planning a career in graphic design or web, and looking to bolster your portfolio and resumé? Would a part-time job on campus help you complete an internship class?
Join an SDSU team that provides students with information about how they can connect with other students and opportunities at SDSU and provides students, faculty and staff with information about resources and support that improve equity and inclusion in our diverse campus community
Qualifications:
- Possess strong editing and production skills for print and web projects.
- Create and produce marketing materials that include, but not limited to: posters, rave cards, concept logos, brochures, e-newsletters, flyers, digital banners and advertisements.
- Prepare and finalize digital and print files.
- Must be able to work at minimum of 10 hours each week during the academic year.
- Must present a design portfolio and have basic understanding of graphic design concepts and skills.
- Must be familiar with Mac platform and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
- Must be familiar with print and digital formats (native files, JPG, TIFF, PNG, EPS, PDF, etc.).
- Access to Federal Work-Study funding a plus.
- HTML/CSS knowledge in a CMS environment a plus.
The graphic design appointment is for the spring semester. There is the possibility of a summer appointment.
If you're interested in joining our team, send your current resumé and a reel or samples of your work to: Candy Carson, Interim Director, Communication Services ([email protected])
Student assistant (videography)
SDSU Communication Services in the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity
Wage: $15/hour
Hours:12-20 hours per week
Deadline: Jan. 31, 11:55 p.m. PST
Description: Planning a career in communications, film or video production and looking to bolster your reel and resumé? Would a part-time job on campus help you complete an internship class?
Join an SDSU team that provides students with information about how they can connect with other students and opportunities at SDSU and provides students, faculty and staff with information about resources and support that improve equity and inclusion in our diverse campus community
Qualifications:
- Our student videographers help storyboard, shoot and edit short videos for social media, websites and events, as well as shoot and produce longer videos for events, websites and, occasionally, instructional purposes.
- Our videographers also edit videos submitted by our partners around the university and crew for each other as needed.
- We prefer experience shooting with a video camera and basic knowledge of lighting and audio. We use Premiere Pro or iMovie. Borrow our equipment or use your own.
- Experience shooting DSLR photos and using PhotoShop or Lightroom or Adobe Illustrator is a plus
The videographer appointment is for the spring semester. There is the possibility of a summer appointment.
If you're interested in joining our team, send your current resumé and a reel or samples of your work to: Candy Carson, Interim Director, Communication Services ([email protected])
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