Web Content Coordinator

Location:

University, MS, US, 38677

Department: University Marketing & Communications (10000993)

Employee Designation: Regular Full-time (Benefits Eligible)

Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

This position plans, develops, and maintains content for digital platforms including but not limited to websites, e-mails, digital e-newsletters and e-invitations, event postings, and other forms of electronic communications that aligns with UM’s communications and marketing goals. The incumbent coordinates the daily functions of electronic communications, evaluates products and proposals for website and electronic communications, creates processes to optimize brand messaging, and participates in establishing, implementing, and maintaining related policies and processes.

Examples of Work Performed

Plans, develops, and maintains applicable institutional websites and electronic communications.
Coordinates day-to-day functions of electronic communications including content management, newsletters, e-mails, online calendars and posting and distributing communications.
Writes, edits, and optimizes brand and SEO-friendly content for applicable websites and electronic communications.
Consults with content contributors and university partners to ensure currency, accuracy and brand consistency.
Creates processes to ensure fresh content across sites and optimize brand messaging opportunities.
Provides assistance and supports leadership in the planning, design, development, and management of strategic online and electronic communication projects and initiatives.
Consults with department and university leadership to develop and execute online and electronic communications strategy.
Provides recommendations to inform paid online strategies including but not limited to mobile, search, social, and display.
Analyzes and develops reports that communicate insights on applicable websites and electronic communications assets to improve content performance.
Supports department leadership in establishing, implementing, and maintaining web governance policies and processes.
Evaluates products and proposals for website and electronic communications.
Researches, as needed, products and services to enhance UM website and electronic communications.
Makes recommendations of product and service needs to department leadership.
Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

Plans, develops, and maintains institutional websites and electronic communications.
Provides assistance and support in the planning, design, development, and management of strategic online and electronic communication projects and initiatives.
Evaluates products and proposals for website and electronic communications

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field.

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience related to the above described duties.

Substitution Statement: Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Salary/Wage Information

To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges, click here to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website. This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental budget. Note: Unclassified positions (faculty, executives, researchers and coaches) do not have established salary ranges.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.