Assistant Director, Creative Services-Photography

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Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Director, Creative Services-Photography

Work Location

Springfield Campus

Department

Creative Services

HR Home Department

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Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Director, Creative Services-Photography

Work Location

Springfield Campus

Department

Creative Services

HR Home Department

096102 CREATIVE SERVICES

Pay Grade

43

Proposed Salary

$58,638-$60,442 annual

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?

No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type

Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

General Function

The Assistant Director, Creative Services – Photography plans, prioritizes and coordinates resources to visually illustrate campus life. The Assistant Director, Creative Services-Photography works with writers, graphic designers, social media and digital marketing teams within Marketing Communications and assists in the production of multi-image and multi-media presentations for promotional use by the University and manages the University’s digital asset management system for still photographs. The Assistant Director, Creative Services – Photography oversees the staff and budget for the office, including invoicing clients; drafting contracts with Intercollegiate Athletics and West Plains campus; negotiating and purchasing photography and computer equipment used by the office.

Description of Primary Duties

The Assistant Director, Creative Services – Photography plans, prioritizes and coordinates resources to visually illustrate campus life. The Assistant Director, Creative Services-Photography works with writers, graphic designers, social media and digital marketing teams within Marketing Communications and assists in the production of multi-image and multi-media presentations for promotional use by the University and manages the University’s digital asset management system for still photographs. The Assistant Director, Creative Services – Photography oversees the staff and budget for the office, including invoicing clients; drafting contracts with Intercollegiate Athletics and West Plains campus; negotiating and purchasing photography and computer equipment used by the office.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A bachelor’s degree is required. A Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in photography, art or related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Experience: At least three years of professional photography experience in assignment shooting and studio experience is required and must include experience in conventional film and print processing, electronic imaging, and post-production. Management and supervisory experience is required. Experience in multi-image and multi-media work is preferred.

Skills: The skill level demonstrated must be that of an experienced photographer with demonstrated abilities in composition, creativity, proper digital darkroom techniques, color, black and white photography, sports action and studio photography. Ability to evaluate situations and make good decisions are required. Knowledge in wireless file transmitting and FTP systems are required. Management skills such as staff supervision, scheduling, inventory control, and property control are required.

Effort: This position operates and transports cameras, lights, video, and sound equipment weighing up to fifty pounds to locations on and off-campus.

Other: The scope of job frequently requires attendance at evening and/or weekend activities, plus occasional travel to workshops, tournaments, and seminars.

Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description

https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/J...

Open Date

01/21/2026

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

The first date of consideration is February 11, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position has been filled.
Official Transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu<..., 417-836-4252

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

| Posting Number | 20260010FTS | | Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postin... |

Supplemental Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this vacancy?

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2. * Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Unofficial Transcripts - 1

Optional Documents 1. Online Portfolio 2. Other Documents -1 3. Portfolio Document (10 MB Max or can use URL)

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