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[full-time] Freelance Web Writer and Content Strategist at The College of New Rochelle

2012-02-02 14:45:58

Location: New York
URL: http://www.cnr.edu

Description:

General Description

The College of New Rochelle Office of College Relations seeks an experienced web writer on a freelance basis for a short term project revitalizing the College website. In this role, you will work closely with the Manager of Web Communications to develop sitemaps and create and edit copy for the site.

Responsibilities

The Web Writer and Content Strategist will proactively produce original content sitewide. The content will accomplish the greater marketing goals of the College and successfully impact our Analytics data through increased online engagement. S/he must be able to complete multiple projects under multiple deadlines while working with internal clients across six campuses in the greater New York City area. S/he must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain relationships with a wide variety of College students and employees.

Duties will include:
• Write and edit web content, with a focus on compelling, accurate copy
• Optimize copy for search engines
• Ensure that copy is compatible with accessibility standards
• Proactively work with College departments to update department-specific copy
• Assist in the reorganization of site navigation

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a strong writer/editor with a minimum of three years experience in web writing and with a solid background in web content best practices, including knowledge of industry standards for web architecture and design, and familiarity with web usability, accessibility, and search engine optimization techniques. The web writer must have a strong news sense, excellent storytelling skills, and mastery of AP style.

Required education/experience/skills:
• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• 3-5 years experience in a non-profit organization or education; the ideal candidate will have experience in higher education, and in higher education recruiting.
• Experience producing a variety of content for print, web, social media, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of grammar and style, and meticulous copyediting skills.
• Experience utilizing a content management system, creating SEO-friendly content and metadata, and basic knowledge of HTML.
• Mastery of MS Office, and basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.

The Web Writer and Content Strategist will be required to be available for onsite meetings at our New Rochelle Campus on a regular basis.

Interested candidates must submit their resume and links to three examples of online content to:

Danielle Henry Beale
Manager of Web Communications
E-mail: dhenry@cnr.edu

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[freelance] Freelance Web Designer at The College of New Rochelle

2012-02-02 14:44:45

Location: New York
URL: http://www.cnr.edu

Description:

General Description

The College of New Rochelle College Relations Office seeks an experienced freelance web designer to create templates for their website. The freelance web designer will work collaboratively with the Manager of Web Communications and the Web Developer to create templates and implement them into the Wordpress CMS. The freelance designer must have web design experience in the education industry.

College Relations will provide guidance regarding wireframes and design elements. At least 6 templates, with slightly varying elements, will be required. More information available upon request.

The freelance web designer will be required to be available for onsite meetings at our New Rochelle Campus on a regular basis.

Interested candidates must submit their resume and links to three examples of their web design work to:

Danielle Henry Beale
Manager of Web Communications
E-mail: dhenry@cnr.edu

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[full-time] Web Applications Developer at Edge Hill University

2012-02-01 08:32:21

Location: Ormskirk, United Kingdom
URL: http://blogs.edgehill.ac.uk/webservices/2012/01/23/web-applications-developer/

Description:

Edge Hill University is one of the fastest growing universities in the United Kingdom and has been providing higher education for 125 years, based on an ethos of opportunity through excellence. The past five years have seen student applications double, turnover increase at a rate of around 20% per annum, and an investment of £130m on campus. Edge Hill is a dynamic and ambitious university with a clear sense of direction, and significant resources to invest in its future. It is currently ranked in the top 20 of the Sunday Times 75 Best Companies to Work for in the Public Sector.

The Web Services division, part of the IT Services department, is responsible for development and support of Edge Hill University’s website and portal and supporting other web presences. This post of Web Applications Developer is part of the development team within Web Services. The team build and deploy complex PHP applications using the Symfony web framework integrated with WordPress on the University’s external site and with Confluence on the portal to provide appropriate tools to manage web content.

As an experienced and skilled developer, you will work on your own initiative and be responsible for developing projects from project plan stage to completion.

You will have strong demonstrable development skills along with experience of developing complex dynamic web sites and managing projects from conception to publication. You will have excellent project management and all-round communications skills along with a professional, pro-active and customer focused approach.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy you may wish to contact Michael Nolan Michael.Nolan@edgehill.ac.uk

http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/jobs/details/EHA3156

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[full-time] Senior Web Designer at Edge Hill University

2012-02-01 08:31:33

Location: Ormskirk, United Kingdom
URL: http://blogs.edgehill.ac.uk/webservices/2012/01/30/senior-web-designer/

Description:

As a senior role within the Web Services Division of IT Services department, you will lead on the design of the University’s web presence to ensure an excellent online visual identity and further enhancing the visibility, usability and accessibility of University web sites and services. The corporate website is an increasingly essential online service for the University community and stakeholders, with an average daily user base of 15,000 visitors.

You will utilise your significant frontend development expertise to deliver a more innovative, interactive, customised and accessible experience for all website users. To achieve this, you will manage the activities of the Web Services Design Team and have lead responsibility for the management, development and implementation support of all University-wide web design related projects; as well as providing continued support to faculty and departmental web editors.

Excellent demonstrable design skills are essential, along with the ability to lead and manage a project team. The appointee will have significant work experience of developing complex dynamic web sites and managing these projects from conception to publication. To complement this experience, the appointee must have strong project management and all-round communications skills along with a professional, pro-active and customer focused approach.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy you may wish to contact Mike Nolan Michael.Nolan@edgehill.ac.uk

http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/jobs/details/EHA3168

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[full-time] Director of Marketing at IHCC

2012-01-27 13:47:50

Location: Minnesota
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/inverhills/default.cfm

Description:

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/inverhills/default.cfm

Inver Hills Community College seeks a Director of Marketing to position the college in Minnesota’s higher education market through creative, innovative marketing and public relations strategies.

Examples of Duties: •Lead a team of five marketing staff, including a web development specialist, webmaster, writer, graphic designer, and administrative support staff. •Through collaboration with Student and Academic Affairs and the Foundation, create and deliver a strategic marketing plan, using emerging and traditional marketing strategies and social media. •Determine marketing messages and positioning. •Select and contract with vendors. •Manage the college\\\‘s website; implement a new web content management system (OU Campus). •Identify new opportunities for college marketing, niche and image building through research. •Conduct performance studies to assess efficacy of marketing initiatives and guide future efforts. •Prepare and manage the annual marketing budget. •Lead marketing team to conceptualize and produce marketing materials and promotional messages. •Manage and maximize media opportunities. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:

•Bachelor\\\‘s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field, and two years of progressively responsible marketing experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and training.
•Proven track record of creativity, innovation and achievement of measurable results in marketing, and ability to inspire organizational buy-in.
•Experience developing and managing marketing campaigns.
•In-depth knowledge of webpage and emerging technologies for marketing.
•Experience supervising employees or managing projects and relationships.
•Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships across an organization.
•Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:

•Master\\\‘s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
•Marketing experience in education, or a non-profit or government agency.
•Experience managing media inquiries.

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[full-time] Senior Photographer at The Culinary Institute of America

2012-01-26 08:45:54

Location: New York
URL: http://www.ciachef.edu

Description:

The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY is looking for an experienced, energetic and creative full-time staff Photographer.
Please submit résumé and cover letter, including salary requirements, indicating reference number 2000-HEE to personnel@culinary.edu.

Position summary:
The Senior Photographer is responsible for providing a full range of photographic services to all 3 campuses of the college (NY, CA, TX). This individual is expected to work autonomously to anticipate, plan, manage, coordinate, and shoot on-campus and off-campus photos in a variety of settings and styles (candid to formal, individual portraits to group photos, photojournalistic to studio setting); perform art directing, lighting, and color correcting duties; produce image output in a variety of formats; and manage other projects as assigned.

Reporting Relationship
Reports to: Creative Services Manager

Responsibilities:
• Jointly manage Digital Asset Specialist with Creative Services Manager
• Manage and train student workers and freelance photographers to complete workflow tasks
• Manage department budget, office supplies, and chargebacks
• Plan and coordinate trips to shoot all branch campuses and various events
• Anticipate, plan, and shoot updates to stock photo library
• Coordinate, photograph, color-correct, and prepare high-quality output for:
• High-end marketing publications, web and video (viewbooks, catalogs and brochures, professional and consumer cookbooks)
• Media-related activities such as photos to accompany press releases and photos for magazine articles
• Continuing Education class groups (every week) and CIA Consulting corporate clients
• CIA faculty, staff, and student portraits
• AOS and BPS graduation ceremonies (every 3 weeks)
• Upload and assist with digital asset library maintenance
• File and archive to help maintain organized photo database

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Photography
• Minimum three years of previous photography employment
• Proven management, planning, and organizational capabilities
• Proven expertise in photographing a wide range of subjects, including: food ingredients, plated food, people, events, exterior landscapes, and buildings.
• Command of digital camera equipment and related photography equipment and programs
• Command of photo composition and lighting techniques (both indoor and outdoor)
• Ability to creatively compose shots
• Ability to effectively provide art direction to subjects, customers, and freelance photographers
• Current command of relevant creative technologies, including Adobe PhotoShop, Bridge, LightRoom, and cross-platform (Mac and PC) dynamics
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organization skills, with proven ability to successfully juggle multiple projects simultaneously with limited day-to-day supervision
• Weekend and evening availability

Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of video, desktop publishing, and web

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[full-time] Web Developer at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

2012-01-25 10:49:47

Location: Philadelphia
URL: http://www.usciences.edu

Description:

Position Title: Web Developer
Department: Marketing
Reports To: Sr. Director, Creative & Integrated Marketing

Position Summary:
Responsible for technical and functional design, development, integration, maintenance and optimization of existing and future websites, applications and systems. Leveraging expertise and knowledge of a variety of programs and applications, functionality, and other rich Internet applications, purpose of position is to advance digital opportunities to achieve strategic goals and objectives of the University.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•Ensures effective technical and functional design and development and provides ongoing support of University websites, applications and systems: requirement definition, coding, testing/debugging, documenting, monitoring, deployment.
•Exhibits expertise in and knowledge of XSL, HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP.NET. Adheres to W3C standards-based development guidelines.
•Manages and implements all phases of development – websites and digital marketing – including discovery, user need analysis, design and review, programming, launch and development of solutions for system deficiencies.
•Identifies, develops and integrates the latest rich Internet applications: social networking/media, blogs, RSS feeds, online, video, audio, podcasts, mobile marketing “texting”, email and customer engagement and consumer-generated media.
•Collaborates with IT, vendor-partners and internet team members to optimize systems and security features and to integrate architectures/navigations, content/design, and administrative computing systems.
•Uses knowledge and experience with databases, in general, and SQL and Access, specifically to ensure integration with databases and data flow.
•Teams with marketing team members and vendor-partners to uncover and leverage new and emerging on-line trends, SEO and communications opportunities.
•Performs efficient website development and refinement within and outside of existing content management system (Datatel Active Campus and Drupal) as well as of all current blogs (via Typepad).
•Manages accounts, coordinates data, and supervises e-mail communications deployed from Demand Engine as well as via alumni content management system
•Partners to optimize site and campaign measurement and analytics to advance consumer communications.
•Participates in training of internal stakeholders to allow controlled access and updates to website via
•Dreamweaver, email data via Demand Engine, unique Facebook accounts, Typepad blogging software.
•Prioritizes multiple tasks, creates schedules and meets deadlines.
•Performs other job-related duties or responsibilities as assigned, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.
Minimum Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in related field and 3-5 years relevant experience, Requires expertise and direct experience in: Microsoft IIS web server platform, HTML-XML, XSL, CSS, JavaScript, ASP.net. Requires knowledge and proficiency in: SQL, Access and other M/S suite, Flash, Dreamweaver and content management systems, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal team and external partners; Demonstrate the ability to collaborate and achieve results with a variety of individuals; Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts and opportunities in common terms to customers; Success in prioritizing, scheduling and meeting deadlines on time and on budget; Capability to learn video editing software; Investigate and learn future software version launches; Adapting to changes in technology.

Application Instructions:
Individuals interested in applying should submit a cover letter and resume along with salary requirements via email to: employment@usciences.edu.

Electronic submissions only.

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[full-time] Visual Designer/Developer (graphic designer) at Ithaca College

2012-01-21 13:35:18

Location: Ithaca, New York
URL: http://ithaca.edu

Description:

Are you a creative designer with a Swiss Army Knife in your digital toolbox? Ithaca College is looking to hire a dynamic Visual Designer/Developer to work in our newly created Creative Services group within the Office of Marketing Communications. This is an exciting opportunity for a designer who has a proven track record for creating integrated cross-platform campaigns, wants to work in a fast-paced environment, and wants to get their hands on every design project possible. We are seeking a strong designer who while working alongside two other designers to visually represent the creative services team, will implement a consistent, memorable visual identity across all mediums, and who will contribute to the creative process for developing print materials including magazine layout, ads, web sites, novelty items, signage, and more. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in the arts, graphic design or related field and a minimum of three years professional design experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience; strong creative graphic design skills, a good design sense and proven portfolio of creating high-quality cross-platform visuals; magazine design experience (with samples in their portfolio of such); understanding of usability and user-centric web design; web development skills are preferred (including HTML, CSS, and Javascript to implement custom designs throughout the college’s website and email); high level of skill with graphic design on the Mac platform preferably, advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 (minimum of version 3.0). Strong project management and interpersonal skills required. Experience with content management systems; strong attention to detail, ability to effectively and succinctly communicate design rationale, adaptable, competent, motivated, ambitious, hard-worker; conceptual with ability to identify trends and show concepts from rough through final stages required; experience working with print vendors, creating files for print and experience attending press checks; and work successfully with two other designers to visually represent the creative services team. Questions about the online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274 8000. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

APPLY ONLINE AT http://apply.icjobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=177795

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

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[full-time] Web Writer at Lynn University

2012-01-20 11:39:13

Location: Boca Raton
URL: http://www.lynn.edu

Description:

Department: Marketing and Communication
Position reports to: Director of Web Strategy and Operations in the Office of Marketing and Communication

We are looking for a writer with experience writing for the web or multimedia and a love for the power of clear and concise language. The writer will work with internal clients across campus to tell their part of the Lynn story while keeping the audience and the university brand in mind.

Duties and responsibilities: – Write and re-purpose content so it is optimized for the web, mobile or email platforms – Write action-driven copy for email marketing and corresponding landing pages – Develop and keep a schedule for maintaining site content – Use web analytics to inform keyword selection and incorporate SEO strategies into copy – Work with developers to measure the performance of copy with A/B or Multivariate tests – Represent the web team in meetings concerning content – Write copy for search engine marketing – Stay current on new ideas, trends, techniques and writing styles for multimedia communication

Requirements: – Bachelor’s degree (English, Journalism or other Communication program preferred) – 1-3 years of experience writing for the web or multimedia – Outstanding writing, proofreading and editing skills – Familiarity with AP Style – Ability to understand and write for different audiences and understand their needs and motivations – Ability to collaborate with other writers and internal clients – Ability to work on multiple projects within tight deadlines, and prioritize tasks for each – Exceptional communication and organizational skills – Experience with a content management system – Basic knowledge of HTML (for text formatting, linking) – Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Bonus points: – Experience with Google Website Optimizer or other page performance measurement tool – Ability to read/write Spanish fluently

To Apply:
Applicants should submit cover letter, resume and applicable writing samples.

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[full-time] Course Manager, Global Leadership Executive Masters in Business Administration (GLEMBA) at University of Texas, Dallas

2012-01-17 14:59:00

Location: Dallas
URL: http://jindal.utdallas.edu/executive-education/

Description:

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The University of Texas at Dallas was established in 1969 by Cecil Green, J. Erik Jonsson, and Eugene McDermott, the founders of Texas Instruments. They envisioned a university that offers innovative teaching and research. UT Dallas has grown from an enrollment of 45 graduate students in 1970 to about 16,000 undergrad and graduate students today.

The iGLEMBA and GLEMBA programs are part of Executive Education, the Naveen Jindal School of Management (SOM). The School of Management’s world-renowned faculty, innovative curriculum and outstanding students have led it to national and international recognition. The School of Management, the largest of UT Dallas’ seven schools, was established in 1975 and had a fall 2011 enrollment of more than 6,000, more than half of whom were graduate students

The school’s MBA’s are ranked No. 13 public university and No. 27 overall among U.S.-based programs, Financial Times (2011) and #1 in Texas.

Through its Executive Education programs SOM provides knowledge, skills and tools executives need to improve their competitive positions in the marketplace. Equipped with world-class faculty, leading edge technology instructional resources, and a network of business and academic partnerships across the globe, the Executive Education program help executives create success for themselves and their companies.

“Challenging…”, “Innovative…”, “Strategic”, “Global business…”, “Application orientated…”, “Building powerful leadership skills…”, all describe UTD’s executive education programs.

If you are qualified and want to be part of this ground-breaking innovative team, we hope you will consider the following position.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

GLEMBA is an established two-year Executive MBA program. It is a hybrid program, with 5 on-campus sessions for 2 to 4 days and one international trip (lasts about 7 – 10 days). The majority of the class work is delivered on-line. The location of the international trip varies. It is a 53 credit hour program that results in an MBA degree. The program has three intakes sessions for participants: August, January and May. The 3 intakes come together to form 1 cohort during the second year of the program. The participants must have at least five years of progressive managerial experience.

If you would like more information on the program, please visit.

http://jindal.utdallas.edu/executive-education/executive-degree-programs/global-leadership-emba/

GLEMBA Course Manager Job Duties

If you have a background in administration and more importantly, working in Executive Education, this could be the position for you. The preferable person will have a PhD degree and experience performing operational assignments such as course design, faculty coordination, managing student issues, and some teaching. Please note that this position is not tenure track.

The Course Manager will serve as a liaison throughout the Global Leadership Executive MBA (GLEMBA) program for students, faculty and staff. The Course Manager will work closely with the program faculty and be involved in assisting with course design, providing comments and guidance to the faculty on course materials and the syllabus.

Furthermore, the Course Manager will work closely with the participants to forms teams; monitor participation; communicate course information to students and staff; and will track participant process and if need, assist with extensions and incompletes to insure they are resolved. During the course, he or she will provide instructional assistance to students; serves as a moderator and encourages active participation.

Administrative duties will include assisting the Program Director in developing the curriculum and calendars, selecting faculty and hiring, and communicating the program’s goals and objectives. The course manager completes and submits all materials for AACSB accreditation for iGLEMBA. He or she will assist with recruiting, team self-selection in the second year, exit interviews, as well as study tours and other administrative duties as needed.

The course manager is present at all on-campus retreats, workshops and may be part of recruiting sessions. The position requires a flexible schedule, since some activities may occur during the evenings and on weekends.

The preferable person will have a PhD degree. The position salary will range from $60-100K.

To apply to for this position, please send a full resume/vita and cover letter as well as any questions to:

Peggy Covert
peggycovert@aol.com

RESUME/VITA SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:

Dr. Bobby Chang
Director
GLEMBA and iGLEMBA Program
School of Management
Executive Education
UTD

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