Announcement of Vacancy - SWTexas State University

[Richard K. Riley]

                     Southwest Texas State University

                           UNIVERSITY WEBMASTER


The University Webmaster is responsible for maintaining the structure and 
content of web pages residing on the university's central web server. 
Reports organizationally to the University Librarian.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans and implements enhancements to ensure that the web 
pages are current, rich in accurate content, graphically pleasing, and 
responsive  to the information needs of the university community.  
Maintains the organizational file structure on the central web server.  
Assists other information providers in developing web pages to be located 
on or linked to the central server.  Develops training and outreach 
activities to encourage and support the development of the university web.  
Works collaboratively with Computing Services staff, graphics design staff, 
other campus webmasters, and  the Campus-Wide Information System (CWIS) 
working group and oversight committee.  Recommends and assists in enforcing 
guidelines, policies, and procedures related to the university web.  

QUALIFICATIONS:  Required:  Bachelor's degree and experience related to web 
page development.  Must be Internet literate and have a working knowledge 
of  World Wide Web concepts, practices, and web design principles.  
Experience with HTML programming, authoring tools, and different graphical 
web browsers.   Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to work 
independently and  collaboratively with individuals and in groups with 
varying skill levels.  Strong oral, written communication, presentation, 
and teaching skills.  Flexible and team oriented.  Willing to subordinate 
own image of web design to those of constituents.  Able to experiment with 
and assess emerging trends and technology.  Excellent analytical and 
problem-solving skills.  Preferred:  ALA-accredited Master's of Library 
Science.  Knowledge of CGI scripting, VMS directory structure, Java, 
Javascript, and Active-X.  Awareness of Internet protocols and site 
management tools.  Project management experience.  Knowledge of copyright 
and privacy issues related to web page development.  Knowledge of 
university administrative structure, policies, academic programs, resources 
and cultural environment, especially that of SWT.

SALARY & BENEFITS: $2,727+ monthly commensurate with experience.  Benefits
include monthly  contribution  to  health  insurance/benefits  package  and
choice of retirement program.  No state or local income taxes.  

SAN MARCOS & SWT: Southwest Texas State University (SWT)is located in San 
Marcos (www.ld.centuryinter.net/tourism), a scenic river community on the  
eastern edge of the Texas hill country between Austin and San  Antonio.   
SWT has grown from a small teachers college  to a comprehensive university 
with  an enrollment of more than 21,000 students offering undergraduate and 
master's level instruction, as well as doctoral programs in environmental  
geography and geographic education.  The university's mission is to provide 
effective teaching supported by research for the advancement of knowledge 
and service to the community.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on July 6, 1998
and continue until the  position is filled. Submit an official university
application form, letter of application, and a resume to  the  Personnel
Office.  The job number for this position is 331.  To obtain a form, call
(512) 245-2557 or download it from www.vpfss.swt.edu/personnel/app.htm. 
 
SWT is an affirmative action equal opportunity educational institution. 
 
Southwest Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University