web personnel

[Temple Hoff]

Jane Neale wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> Our institution is creating a part time web position to manage the
> increasing load of page creation, updating, departmental page
> construction, design work, etc. The position will probably
> be located in our communications dpartment.
> 
> We are looking for advice regarding the best structure for the
> position. Possible scenarios are web consultant on a contract basis,
> part-time, salaried person, or part-time hourly staff. The duties would
> vary somewhat depending on the type of position we end up creating and
> on the candidates we attract.
> 
> I would love to hear from people who have either been in the above types
> of web positions, or who have worked at institutions with similar
> positions. I am looking for pros and cons of any or all, and any comments
> you can make on the general viability of the various types of
> positions.
> 
> Text of part-time job descriptions with salary ranges if possible would
> also be welcome.
> 
> Thanks very much. Feel free to reply offlist to nealej at sage.edu, or
> onlist if you would like.
> 
> Jane
> 
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> Jane C. Neale
> Systems Librarian
> The Sage Colleges
> Troy, NY 12180
> 
> (518) 270-2432
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Someday soon, I hope, the trend for positions such as this, particularly 
part-time, project oriented positions, will be to hire virtual staff, 
i.e. telecommuting positions.  A web site can be managed from anywhere on 
the net.  Conferencing can be done remotely.  For organizations such as 
yours, this gives you the opportunity to hire talent not availible in 
your area, have work done at off hours without opening the doors of your 
facilities, etc.

Just a thought; and if you're considering such an arrangement for this 
position, please let me know.  


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