Web Master/Web Specialist- FT

Summary

Mount Mary University is looking for someone using both sides of their brain. We need a webmaster just as comfortable with the IT elements (coding, technical layout, etc) as they are with the creative elements (design, content, etc.)

Details

Plans, develops, and implements changes to new and existing university websites. Ensures accurate implementation of content, visual design, branding, user experience, and content accessibility across university websites. Assists users with edits and modifications to existing websites using university content management systems. Works closely with the IT Services team to assist in the management, administration, and support of campus websites and web servers.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for the administration, maintenance, and development of the university's public-facing websites, using the university's content management systems (Hannon Hill's Cascade and WordPress) and additional tools
• Responsible for the administration, management, and maintenance of instances of the content management systems used by the university

• Designs high-quality visual content and creates webpages that are user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing.
• Post continually changing content and strive for new ways to improve the website's look and performance
• Work closely with the Senior Director of Marketing and the Senior Director of IT
• Collaborates with IT Services and external vendors to help maintain and update the technical infrastructure and server needs for the website content management systems
• Assists with troubleshooting and resolution of web performance issues
• Manages and monitors web analytics for university websites, and provides analytics reports to university administration
• Trains and assists end users in other business units with the usage of university content management systems
• Develops and implements content templates in the university's content management systems

Essential Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, XML and Javascript
• Knowledge of XML coding languages
• Knowledge of Velocity or XSL coding languages
• Knowledge of web page template development

Optional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of project planning and development
• Knowledge of software and hardware implementation processes
• Knowledge of PHP

Highly Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in the design and management of websites using Hannon Hill's Cascade CMS
• Previous experience administering Hannon Hill's Cascade CMS
• Experience with implementing SEO Best Practices.

Useful Experience

• Previous experience in the design and management of websites using WordPress
• Previous experience administering WordPress

Useful Technical Experience (currently managed by IT)

• Knowledge of managing/administering Ubuntu Linux servers or systems.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform primary functions.

Physical Demands:

• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Must reach, bend, stoop, lift
• Must sit, walk or stand
• Some repetitive motion may be required

Working Conditions:

• Scheduled for up to 40 hours a week
• Varying workflow; sometimes stressful with high workload times of the year
• Complete work required within a limited space
• Complete work required within a limited time

Mount Mary University encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is vitally committed to all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates and all will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other groups protected by law. Mount Mary seeks to hire and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its mission, vision, and values.

For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Mount Mary please visit http://www.mtmary.edu/about/diversity

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://www.applicantpro.com/j/2570113-459517