Digital & Web Communications Specialist 00634

Purpose of the Position

This position will work as a member of the digital content team to maintain official university web properties and create content for social media and the digital marketing needs of the University.

• Maintain university webpages and event calendars using content management systems
• Manipulate photos for use on the web and other digital platforms
• Collaborate with team members, faculty, and staff to design and build digital content
• Keep up to date on the latest web and digital technology
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position

• Experience creating digital content for social media
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Ability to work openly, collaboratively, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of digital marketing and communication concepts
• Ability to meet deadlines, be thorough and precise in work, and be able to multitask
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability and desire to learn new applications and processes as needed
• Proficiency in website maintenance (working knowledge of content management systems, photo editing software)
• Working knowledge of web technology, accessibility, usability, and information architecture
• Basic knowledge of web analytics
• Basic knowledge of HTML and markdown