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Web Content Designer and Strategist

Employer
Virginia Commonwealth University
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jan 21, 2022


At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

Summary:

Communications Specialists perform professional services requiring an in-depth knowledge of one or more communication specialties. They are responsible for translating organizational or client goals into strategic media deliverables and are typically responsible for providing services with a primary focus in a specific specialty, distinguishing the specialist job from the generalist job. They may specialize in communications services such as audio or multi-media production; communications or marketing project management; graphic design; original writing; photography; print layout and design; print production; social media design, development, and maintenance; web or digital design, development, and maintenance; and/or videography. They may work independently or as a member of a team. They work under limited supervision, making moderately complex decisions independently and referring unprecedented issues to an upper-level manager. Specialists typically report to a manager or director or in some units may report to an administrator.

Position Primary Purpose and General Duties:

This position leads and manages the support and optimization of the Division of Student Affairs, departmental and divisional websites to include layout and content design, user experience, digital accessibility, and content management system implementation.

Minimum Hiring Standards:
  • B.A./B.S. in communications, marketing or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
  • Two to three years of experience in writing for the web, website editing, web content development and design, preferably in a higher education setting.
  • Proven and demonstrable experience with content strategy, editing and maintenance.
  • Ability to work in a diverse environment and with users of varying levels of technical knowledge.
  • Knowledge of best practices in web layout, content marketing, search engine optimization, responsive design, information architecture and user experience.
  • Working knowledge of designing websites to meet institutional requirements and federal accessibility standards.
  • Working knowledge of current HTML, CSS and WCAG guidelines and how to apply to a website.
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.
Preferred Hiring Standards:
  • Extensive knowledge of Content Management Systems, preferably TerminalFour.
  • Excellent problem solving and client service skills.
  • Professional working experience in a higher education or academic setting or working across several departments/units.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience in web design to meet VCU brand standards and identity.
Salary Range: $45,000-$50,000



Position Details:

Department: DSA Communications and Marketing
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 100
Exemption Status: Exempt




Contact Information:

Contact Name: Xavier Bey

Contact Email: xbey@vcu.edu

Contact Phone: 804-827-3906




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