Web Content Coordinator

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Department Summary

The Division of Outreach Office of Marketing and Communication is a national award winning team of higher education marketing professionals dedicated to promoting the unique and innovative programs offered through Outreach departments. We value audience perspective to inform data-driven development of strategic marketing initiatives that showcase the talents of our creative team members.

The Web Content Coordinator will work with department leadership and peers as well as program managers within Outreach and across campus to develop web strategy, messaging copy, and accessible design for use in promoting Outreach and University initiatives. This role will additionally be responsible for guiding and reporting on web data analytics and SEO/GEO/AIO for the Division. 

Members of the marketing team work both collaboratively and independently, as project assignments require. We value continued professional development as well as flexible work options and personal career growth. We also value the voice of all team members, scheduling routine one-on-one meetings with leadership for all members as well as weekly staff meetings and quarterly team retreats to discuss project assignments, review team processes and professional goals, and elevate our individual and team performance. 

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -  Communications and Marketing

Sub-Family - Web

Career Track / Level - P2

Grade - 7

Role Summary

Develop and direct the design and delivery of websites. Oversee or produce content strategy, layout and concept design, user experience, and design architecture in digital formats.

Examples of Work Performed

• Builds web strategy for units within division and tracks web goals over time.
• Translates web strategy to specific tactics needed to accomplish goals and creates and carries out action plans.
• Uses complex technical, proven experience to create and optimize web content.
• Consults with units to write and review content for brand voice, tone, style. 

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.

1. Create and maintains content for digital portfolios.
2. Applies concepts, policies, processes and standards for development of web resources under the direction of management.
3. Assists with strategic planning of UM's integrated internet resources.
4. Consults, instructs and guides content contributors and identifies training needs and opportunities as appropriate.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience:  (3) Three Years Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's degree, 6 years of experience

Additional documents requested: Resume, cover letter, portfolio of previous projects 

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.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

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.

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.