"Web & Digital Communications Specialist 00654"

Job Details

Working Title: Web & Digital Communications Specialist 00654

Role Title: Media Specialist II

Position Number: 00654

FLSA: Non Exempt

Appointment Type: Full Time

Type of Posting: General Public

Is Sensitive Position?: No

Designated Personnel: Yes

Responsible Employee: This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

If Designated Personnel, please paste statement: This position is a “designated position” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

Statement of Economic Interest: No

Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?: No

Departmental Objective: To help position CNU as a preeminent public liberal arts and sciences university through marketing, communications, and disseminating information by serving as the University’s in-house agency.

Purpose of the Position: This position will work as a member of the digital content team to maintain official university web properties, 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

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma

Experience:

• Experience working in any of the following areas: website maintenance, social media, digital communications and marketing.

Additional Consideration(s):

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, business, communications or related field

Experience:

• Experience in web content management
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud
• Experience working in a university/college setting
• Experience working with content management systems (including but not limited to: Cascade Server and Slate CRM)
• Experience creating content for social media (including, but not limited to video production, designing graphic elements and writing copy for a variety of social platforms)

Salary Information: Starting at $43,417, Commensurate with Education and Experience

CNU Information: This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/.

Role Code: 29072

Conditions of Employment:

• This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period.
• Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.

Is this position telework eligible?: Yes

Telework Eligibility Disclaimer: This position is eligible for periodic telework as determined by the department. Eligibility is not guaranteed, and is subject to supervisor approval. Eligibility will depend on the likelihood of the employee’s success in a telework arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage telework. Departments and/or Human Resources may modify or revoke eligibility at any time. Employees will be required to sign a Telework Agreement.