• Address: Detroit, MI 48222 (map)
• Date Posted: 10/08/09
• Job Type: Full-time

Institution Wayne State University
Position Title Web Content Administrator
Job Location Detroit, MI
Description University Library System

Office for Teaching & Learning


Wayne State University Libraries are currently seeking a dynamic, creative, and self-directed individual to join our talented team.


POSITION PURPOSE: Develop and edit central university web pages and coordinate the implementation and maintenance of university unit web pages to ensure a consistency of look and content in order to provide a centralized presentation and dissemination of information designed to effectively promote the University and its activities and accomplishments.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reporting to the Assistant Director, Academic, for the Office for Teaching & Learning and serving as primary resource for units university-wide regarding the content and appearance of unit Web pages, the incumbent will:. Administer and provide training in content management tools, control access, review sites for adherence and conformity to editorial and design standards and resolve related problems. Develop and edit central university web site and pages. Identify, select and condense news and events for inclusion on Web page, prepare communications designed to effectively position the University, and ensure the delivery of key University messages. Serve as liaison with IT personnel campus-wide to identify and resolve Web page related problems. Work with clients, designers and vendors to ensure established standards and expectations are met. Provide analysis of collected data and submit reports and recommendations as requested. Review and edit all university Web sites, remove Web pages that are offensive, inappropriate or deemed to be in poor taste. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with unit administrators hosting Web pages not included in the university program. Supervise full time clerical support personnel. Interview, hire, assign work and evaluate performance and perform related work as assigned.


UNIQUE DUTIES: Design and develop the look and feel of the OTL web site and recommend information architecture for the content. Consult with faculty and other instructors on web design principles and technology. Hire and discipline student assistants and graduate student assistants. Develop and deliver the OTL workshops related to web design for instruction. Consult with faculty and instructors and OTL teams related to instruction for the web. Develop and program a research computer server for OTL instructional research program. Web design and development experience, including management and updates to a busy web site. Knowledge of UNIX and Linux server systems and management. Knowledge of MySQL and php programming required. Expert ability in programs such as Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat Professional. Proficient in hand coding HTML and competent in JavaScript. Program and project management experience. Ability to create and lead effective project teams. Keep up to date with the latest instructional technologies and implement them in the OTL Development Lab. Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Superior interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Superior customer service commitment and skills. Experience or education in at least two of the following areas: web design for instruction, web site design and management, instructional technology development and implementation, project management.


QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Major concentration in computer & information science. Knowledge of Web site technology and applications; project management experience; excellent writing, editing and communication skills. Experience writing and editing marketing, advertising and promotional copy. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with university wide units.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Expert ability with Microsoft Office software, including MS Project.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please submit electronically to posting # 036512 a complete resume and letter of interest including the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references to: Wayne State University's ON-LINE HIRING SYSTEM at https://jobs.wayne.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.


Please contact Kristi Verbeke, Assistant Director, Academic, Office for Teaching & Learning, for additional information regarding the position specifics at kverbeke@wayne.edu.