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Req #: 232007

Department: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Posting Date: 03/14/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $5,644 - $6,000 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf )

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

The UW College of Education has an outstanding opportunity for a Web Content Specialist. This is a full-time staff position within the College of Education within the Information and Learning Technologies unit. This position reports to the ILT Director and serves as a writer, media producer, and manager for our college’s websites. Following the lead of the Content Strategy team, this person will produce engaging content to promote the College’s mission and strategic needs and will work with content area leaders and subject matter experts to keep content fresh and consistent.

The successful candidate can manage numerous stakeholder relationships and think strategically and creatively. This position is responsible for managing the user experience, content strategy, and all forms of content on the COE website. It contributes to building internal and external awareness of the College, its programs, and its impact on the community and beyond. This person is instrumental in communicating and recruiting with our web audience, attracting promising students and world-class faculty and staff to join our vibrant College.

Experience with Drupal, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics, and multimedia production techniques, as well as an understanding of communications strategy, website analytics, and other metrics, is beneficial to success in the role.

This position does not provide relocation support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop content for our public-facing website, intranet, and other platforms as needed. This person will lead the effort to maintain a consistent UX and overall site design.

• Contribute to content strategy development and execution, creating content and materials to support the College’s mission and community. Coordinate with content area leads and subject matter experts to gather the required information and to consistently implement the new information architecture.

• Add and update content, monitor and review websites, assist in locating and producing specific media assets as needed, and coordinate with marketing and communications to ensure content alignment and placement as needed.

• Assess stakeholder requests for website updates and changes; identify content issues and work with content owners to resolve them; and maintain editorial calendars and content migration plans.

• Use or adapt existing templates to create digital content that conforms to UW brand standards.

• Manage content review processes for deliverables produced.

• Draft reports and analyze data using Google Analytics to inform ongoing communications strategies; propose new ways and strategies to reach target audiences; weave strategic thinking into everything we do. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Media or Communications OR minimum of 4 years in a Communication or writing role

• Five+ years of experience producing and/or managing original and compelling online content. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Familiarity with Content Management System (CMS) technology

• Experience creating content for various audiences, including students, donors, and academics.

• Experience working with diverse stakeholders to create cohesive content.

• Multicultural sensitivity and commitment to promoting diversity.

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability and flexibility to work independently in a team environment, juggling multiple responsibilities under pressure while maintaining grace and humor.

• Enthusiasm for working with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds.

• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with HTML and content management systems, primarily Drupal.

• Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite.

• Graphic design experience.

• Experience using Google Analytics or other communication analytics tools.

• Professional demeanor. Strong time management and organizational skills while on tight deadlines and working on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Experience writing, implementing, and improving content strategies.

• Experienced in content development with a proven ability to write engaging copy.

• Experience copy editing to ensure it meets channel needs and editorial standards.

• Adept at generating ideas and solving problems. Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.