[Web4lib] Job Announcement: Web Content Administrator

[Matthew Decker]

Web Content Administrator
Wayne State University Office for Teaching and Learning
Technology Resource Center
Reports to the Interim Director of the Office for Teaching and Learning

To apply of view the posting, search for posting # 035340 at: 
https://jobs.wayne.edu

Essential Functions:

    * Serving as primary resource for units university-wide regarding
      the content and appearance of unit Web pages, the incumbent will:
    * Administer and provide training in content management tools,
      control access, review sites for adherence and conformity to
      editorial and design standards and resolve related problems.
    * Develop and edit the Office for Teaching and Learning Web site and
      pages. Identify, select and condense news and events for inclusion
      on Web page, prepare communications designed to effectively
      position the OTL, and ensure the delivery of key OTL messages.
    * Serve as liaison with IT personnel campus-wide to identify and
      resolve Web page related problems. Work with clients, designers
      and vendors to ensure established standards and expectations are met.
    * Develop and implement mechanisms and processes designed to
      evaluate the effectiveness of OTL electronic communications.
      Provide analysis of collected data and submit reports and
      recommendations as requested.
    * Review and edit the OTL Web site, remove Web pages that are
      offensive, inappropriate or deemed to be in poor taste.
    * Establish and maintain effective working relationships with unit
      administrators hosting Web pages not included in the OTL program.
    * Supervise full time clerical support personnel. Interview, hire,
      assign work and evaluate performance.
    * Perform related work as assigned. 

Unique Duties

    * Design and develop the look and feel of the OTL web site and
      recommend information architecture for the content. Consult with
      faculty and other instructors on web design principles and
      technology. Hire and discipline student assistants and graduate
      student assistants.
    * Develop and deliver the OTL workshops related to web design for
      instruction. Consult with faculty and instructors and OTL teams
      related to instruction for the web. Develop and program a research
      computer server for OTL instructional research program.
    * Web design and development experience, including management and
      updates to a busy web site. Knowledge of UNIX and Linux server
      systems and management. Knowledge of MySQL and php programming
      required.
    * Expert ability in programs such as Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop,
      Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat Professional. Proficient in
      hand coding HTML and competent in JavaScript.
    * Program and project management experience. Ability to create and
      lead effective project teams.
    * Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
    * Superior interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
    * Superior customer service commitment and skills.
    * Experience or education in at least two of the following areas:
      web design for instruction, web site design and management,
      instructional technology development and implementation, project
      management. 

Qualifications

    * Graduation from an accredited college or university or an
      equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
    * Major concentration in journalism or communications preferred.
    * Knowledge of Web site technology and applications.
    * Project management experience.
    * Excellent writing, editing and communication skills.
    * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
      with units university wide.
    * Typically, incumbents assigned to this classification have held
      positions requiring a combination of communication and web site
      related knowledge. 

Preferred Qualifications

    * Expert ability with Microsoft Office software, including MS Project.
    * Major concentration in computer & information science preferred.