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Web Content Specialist
at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, IL
Conceptualize, design, and produce web content consistent with the College’s written and visual identity guidelines using a variety of graphics software, techniques, and tools.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Ensure that websites are constructed meeting Section 508 standards as applied to web accessibility requirements.
• Originate new content and repurpose existing communications utilizing best practice in writing for the web and valid standards compliant code.
• Apply search engine optimization (SEO) knowledge to optimize web content to ensure search engine viability.
• Usability testing to ensure a cohesive, functional and dynamic site.
• Cooperate with assigned responsible individuals in originating departments to collect content for posting, updating or correcting the information as necessary.
• Maintain documentation and provide reports of website activities.
• Collaborate with College departments to ascertain the completeness, accuracy, relevance, timeliness of data, and information posted on the MCC website for audit and verification purposes.
• Assist other College departments with advertising, marketing, recruiting, retention, and fund-raising using Internet technology.
• Collaborate with others to establish guidelines for the MCC webpages.
• Recommend innovation and changes based on current developments in Internet technology.
• Assist the Director to establish web-focused initiatives and budgets.
• Cooperate with Network Services, Administrative Computing Services and Marketing/Public Relations to provide consistent methodologies.
• Utilize JavaScript libraries/graphics to align look/feel of website with other marketing communication channels (print, direct mail, etc.).
• Demonstrate an understanding of project management methodology and utilize project management concepts and resources in executing daily work.
• Support and assist in the College’s academic mission, marketing, and promotional campaigns.
• Administer content for social media websites and digital signage system.
• Additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design/Interactive Design, Computer Science, website development or equivalent work-related experience. Associate’s Degree combined with work experience will be considered.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum two-years professional experience in a similar position in a team environment. Portfolio needs to be available for review.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Requires demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including grammar, proofreading, and editing.
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Knowledgeable in the use of content governed by copyright restrictions.
• Extensive experience with web publishing/imaging applications: Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of multimedia (accessible Flash, streaming video and audio) desirable.
• Familiarity with JavaScript libraries (jQuery, etc.).
• Previous experience managing website content.
• Knowledge of social networking applications.
• Requires creativity.
• Digital photography skills desirable.
• Understanding of web-user psychology and use patterns.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Must be self-directed and able to prioritize tasks, work under tight deadlines, and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated background in successful teamwork.
• Positive customer service attitude.
• Strong grammatical and editing skills.
• Bilingual, Spanish, highly desirable.
• Availability on occasional nights/weekends to make updates.
Please visit: www.mchenry.edu for additional information and to print out application form. Mail or bring in person to: Office of HR, Room A244, 8900 U. S. Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
NO FAX OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED.
Minimum salary: $35,497 annually.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Ensure that websites are constructed meeting Section 508 standards as applied to web accessibility requirements.
• Originate new content and repurpose existing communications utilizing best practice in writing for the web and valid standards compliant code.
• Apply search engine optimization (SEO) knowledge to optimize web content to ensure search engine viability.
• Usability testing to ensure a cohesive, functional and dynamic site.
• Cooperate with assigned responsible individuals in originating departments to collect content for posting, updating or correcting the information as necessary.
• Maintain documentation and provide reports of website activities.
• Collaborate with College departments to ascertain the completeness, accuracy, relevance, timeliness of data, and information posted on the MCC website for audit and verification purposes.
• Assist other College departments with advertising, marketing, recruiting, retention, and fund-raising using Internet technology.
• Collaborate with others to establish guidelines for the MCC webpages.
• Recommend innovation and changes based on current developments in Internet technology.
• Assist the Director to establish web-focused initiatives and budgets.
• Cooperate with Network Services, Administrative Computing Services and Marketing/Public Relations to provide consistent methodologies.
• Utilize JavaScript libraries/graphics to align look/feel of website with other marketing communication channels (print, direct mail, etc.).
• Demonstrate an understanding of project management methodology and utilize project management concepts and resources in executing daily work.
• Support and assist in the College’s academic mission, marketing, and promotional campaigns.
• Administer content for social media websites and digital signage system.
• Additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design/Interactive Design, Computer Science, website development or equivalent work-related experience. Associate’s Degree combined with work experience will be considered.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum two-years professional experience in a similar position in a team environment. Portfolio needs to be available for review.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Requires demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including grammar, proofreading, and editing.
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Knowledgeable in the use of content governed by copyright restrictions.
• Extensive experience with web publishing/imaging applications: Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of multimedia (accessible Flash, streaming video and audio) desirable.
• Familiarity with JavaScript libraries (jQuery, etc.).
• Previous experience managing website content.
• Knowledge of social networking applications.
• Requires creativity.
• Digital photography skills desirable.
• Understanding of web-user psychology and use patterns.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Must be self-directed and able to prioritize tasks, work under tight deadlines, and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated background in successful teamwork.
• Positive customer service attitude.
• Strong grammatical and editing skills.
• Bilingual, Spanish, highly desirable.
• Availability on occasional nights/weekends to make updates.
Please visit: www.mchenry.edu for additional information and to print out application form. Mail or bring in person to: Office of HR, Room A244, 8900 U. S. Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
NO FAX OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED.
Minimum salary: $35,497 annually.
Published at 22-02-2010
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