Web Content Specialist

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

The University of Mississippi

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Department Summary

Established in 1852, the Ole Miss Alumni Association is dedicated to making a connection with alumni and friends of the university and to supporting Ole Miss. The Department of Alumni Affairs maintains a database of names and addresses of alumni and friends of the university; involves alumni and friends through various activities and programs; organizes reunions; coordinates meetings of alumni clubs around the world; publishes the Ole Miss Alumni Review and an annual wall calendar; sponsors the Alumni Hall of Fame; sponsors an extensive travel program; honors 25-year faculty and staff members; maintains support and hosts activities for the college and schools through professional alumni chapters; coordinates activities for former athletes and friends through the M-Club Alumni Chapter; identifies alumni volunteers for student recruiting and career advising; and operates The Inn at Ole Miss for housing visitors to Oxford and Ole Miss.

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

Designs, develops, maintains and/or edits website or web publishing content.

The graphic web designer will manage design and maintenance for the OMAA, Inn, and M-Club websites while producing a variety of print and digital materials to support alumni engagement, marketing, and communications. Projects include the Alumni Review magazine, house ads, annual wall calendar, day planner, event materials, merchandise, and signage. Using Adobe products, WordPress, Canva, and other tools, the designer will deliver high-quality creative work that reflects brand standards, engages audiences, and supports organizational goals. Key skills include strong visual design ability, attention to detail, and effective project management.

Examples of Work Performed

• Maintain and update organizational websites.
• Design layouts for publications, direct mail pieces, and email templates.
• Create graphics for alumni clubs and chapters.
• Produce merchandise, promotional items, banners, and signage.
• Develop logos and media kits.
• Design event invitations, programs, and posters.
• Ensure all materials align with brand standards and are completed on time.

Success will be measured by:
• Timely delivery of high-quality, error-free designs.
• Positive stakeholder feedback.
• Consistent application of brand identity across all projects.
• Contribution to increased alumni engagement and event participation.

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

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 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, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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.