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[full-time] Associate Vice President for University Marketing and Communication at Pittsburg State University

2010-03-11 11:39:33

Location: Pittsburg, KS
URL: http://www.pittstate.edu/office/hr/job_details.dot?id=192197

Description:

E-appoint Tracking Number: MRKT001949

Job Type: Unclassified

Job Category: Administrative

Is position tenure earning: No

Position Department/Office: University Advancement

Position Supervisor: Vice President for University Advancement

Appointment Duration: 12 Month

Position Responsibilities: Pittsburg State University invites applications and nominations for the newly created position of Associate Vice President for University Marketing and Communication. Reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement, this individual has a mandate to fully integrate campus image delivery and to increase the impact and effectiveness of institutionally communication and marketing initiatives. Specific responsibilities include: – Create and lead a comprehensive communication and integrated marketing program that emphasizes Pittsburg State University’s unique brand and enhances the visibility of university; – Develop internal and external communication plans, including crisis communication and issues management strategies; – Oversee the operation of the Office of University Marketing and Communication, supervising a staff of ten responsible for media relations, publications, the university’s web sites, photography, video, new media, and social media; – Serve as the principal spokesperson for Pittsburg State University; – Provide support to the university president in public affairs and writing activities; – Serve as a resource for the university community on marketing and communication issues and opportunities;

Minimum Requirements: The university seeks an individual who possesses a mature and sophisticated understanding of marketing and image development in higher education and a vision for leading university marketing and communication initiatives at Pittsburg State University commensurate with the institution’s mission statement. – Three to five years experience leading integrated marketing and research initiatives, creating image delivery systems across complex organizations, and managing communication and marketing initiatives in both traditional and emerging communication platforms. – Bachelor’s degree required in marketing, communication, journalism, public relations, or a related field. – Ability to write and speak persuasively about the university to a variety of constituents; – Demonstrated experience as an accomplished communication/marketing professional of unquestioned integrity, sound judgment, considerable energy, a commitment to collaborative work, and a passion for higher education.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in marketing, communication, journalism, public relations, or a related field.

The Following Background Checks Are Required:

* A criminal background check * A financial credit check

Position Closes: Open Until Filled

Application Review: For first consideration, apply by 04/02/10

Application Instructions:
Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, PDF samples of their work, and five professional references to AVPsearch@pittstate.edu

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[full-time] Web Probrammer at University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

2010-03-09 09:15:35

Location: Bradford, PA
URL: http://www.upb.pitt.edu

Description:

Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in a computer or programming-related discipline and knowledge and direct Web-related experience is required. Working knowledge of .NET application architecture, HTML, ASP, MS SQL, Visual Basic, JavaScript, CSS, XML, and XSLT programming languages, proficiency in graphics editing, and experience working with a content management system strongly preferred.

Duties: Serves as support position in developing and programming of applications to enrich, personalize and extend end users’ Web experience of Pitt-Bradford’s Web site. Works closely and regularly with university departments to evaluate and recommend new technologies and Web development tools to ensure the site is being used to its fullest potential with regards to student recruitment and retention. Has a hands-on role in technical support, training, standards compliance, and CMS administration and upgrades. Collaborates with and supports Web manager to achieve strategic goals.

Application Instructions: Letter of application, resume, links to two online sites applicant has created or maintained, and full contact information for three references to the Office of Human Resources, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701 or Laurel Phillips, leb2@pitt.edu.

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[full-time] Web Developer at John Tyler Community College

2010-03-01 16:31:59

Location: Midlothian, Virginia
URL: http://www.jtcc.edu

Description:

POSITION: Web Developer #00114
(Information Technology Specialist II)

PAY BAND RANGE: $40,959- $84,062
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

Join the creative College Relations team in an exciting, fast-paced, educational environment! Manage and maintain dynamic, attractive, and interactive web sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Program, plan, develop and maintain dynamic, attractive, interactive, state-of-the-art intranet and web site. Provide technical leadership and guidance. Create new programs and features for the College’s web site and intranet. Ensure both sites are secure, functional and accessible by all browsers and platforms. Plan for longterm evolution of sites. Integrate new technologies and collaborate departmentally as needed. Perform emergency updates remotely as needed. Monitor and report performance.
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: Proficiency in HTML, PHP, mySQL, open-source CMS (prefer Joomla or Expression Engine), CSS, Microsoft IIS, and hand-coding.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: Proficiency in JAVA Script, Windows Server, user interface design, and Flash.

QUALIFICATIONS: Understanding of web development with emphasis on usability, application development, content management systems and custom development. Strong project management, written communication, script writing, technical, evaluative, and troubleshooting skills. Excellent attention to detail, with strong proofreading and accuracy skills. Willingness to learn new technologies, study trends, and conduct research. Ability to work independently. Must be highly organized, extremely detail-driven, and able to work in teams.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: BS degree in computer science, information technologies, or related field preferred (or equivalent work experience). Proven experience developing and maintaining interactive web sites.

*All full-time classified employees new to the Commonwealth of Virginia will serve a 12 month probationary period.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: State application, resume, and cover letter, including address to online portfolio required. Acceptable application packages are those submitted through the state job web site located at https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov. Applications which state “see resume” will not be accepted. Background check required. Should you need assistance, please contact Darlene Flythe-Wilkins at 804-594-1417.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: John Tyler Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its programs or activities. Inquiries related to the college’s nondiscrimination policy should be directed to Susan Grinnan, Director of Human Resources, who can be reached by mail at 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester, VA 23831, by e-mail at sgrinnan@jtcc.edu or by at phone 804-706-5035/804-594-1417.

EEO/AA EMPLOYER

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[full-time] Graphic Designer at Wshington State University

2010-03-01 16:16:56

Location: Pullman, WA
URL: http://www.wsujobs.wsu.edu

Description:

The Marketing & Creative Services unit at Washington State University in Pullman seeks a talented and energetic web designer to join its award-winning team. You’ll design and maintain web site information architecture, navigational structure, user interface, visual design, graphics, and multimedia components. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as a collegial working style, are a must.

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[full-time] Director of Media Relations at University of Alabama at Birmingham

2010-03-01 16:15:18

Location: Birmingham, AL
URL: http://www.uab.edu

Description:

Job Title DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONS 0908094

Job Code BG216D0 Director Media Relations

Job Description The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a dynamic and proven professional to work with university leadership to develop/coordinate print, electronic and online/social media relations programs and outreach efforts at the national and international level, as well as state and local; play a lead role in crisis communication and issues management; and serve as an official UAB spokesperson. As a member of the UAB Office of Public Relations & Marketing senior management team, this person will work in concert with departmental peers on comprehensive programs that help advance institutional goals, and will direct on a daily basis the staff, budget and work products of the Media Relations department.

Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, UAB is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center with some 17,000 students and the state of Alabama’s largest employer with some 18,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.uab.edu/news.

(Annual Pay Range: $65,508 – $82,812 – $101,352)

Minimum Qualifications This senior manager must have a proven track record in editing, print/electronic/social media placements and executive-level issues management; must be a team player and have strong leadership, management and supervisory skills. A bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or related field is required; a master’s degree is desirable. At least 10 years of experience in the communications field (that includes experience specifically in media relations, preferably academic and/or medical-related) is required, as well as management of a department of comparable size.

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[full-time] Web developer II at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston

2010-03-01 16:12:03

Location: Houston
URL: http://med.uth.tmc.edu

Description:

Join The University of Texas Medical School at Houston’s award-winning Office of Communications team. This team is responsible for designing and updating dozens of pages that highlight the Medical School’s mission of education, research, and patient care. This group also leads the Medical School’s efforts into social media. Position will assist members of the design team handling the production and output of a variety of Web and print materials. The selected candidate also will have the opportunity to work on original designs.
Candidate must be proficient in Dreamweaver, have a good grasp of Web 2.0 concepts, and be familiar with content management systems. Must have working knowledge of JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, PHP/MySQL, keep up with latest Web trends as well as be open to continual learning. Candidate should have a strong foundation in concept development and layout, comfort handling multiple projects, and excellent communication skills. Must be proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Must possess a knowledge of the printing process and be able to prepare art files for press.
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[full-time] MANAGER OF CEAS - Computer Science / Electrical and Computer Engineering and Systems at Tufts University - Medford

2010-02-26 11:33:56

Location: Medford, Massachusetts
URL: http://www.Click2Apply.net/dpg6ub8

Description:

The Department of Computer Science and the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering in the School of Engineering seek an individual with superior technical, communication and relationship building skills to fill the available position of Manager of CEAS. The mission of Tufts University’s Department of Computer Science and the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering in the School of Engineering is to provide superior undergraduate and graduate education worthy of the University’s high teaching standards, while remaining competitive with comparable highly ranked educational institutions in research productivity, visibility, and funding. The two academic departments maintain a wide range of computer systems and applications supporting a commitment to dynamic research and highly effective teaching both in and outside the classroom. Simultaneous support of two departments requires a unified approach to systems management that makes most efficient use of available resources and produces a reliable and secure environment for all aspects of academic, research, and desktop computing.

The Manager of CEAS provides technical leadership and supervision to the systems group. Specific responsibilities include:

* Strategic and long-term planning of technical solutions; * Management of budget and purchase decisions; * Developing and evaluating collaborative and technical processes for the group; * Communicating planning efforts/changes and seeks feedback from faculty, students, and office staff.

The Manager of CEAS also:

* Provides technical, hands-on expertise with virtual web servers, open source and commercial web software, databases, Unix (Linux and Solaris), Windows, Macintosh, and programming; * Designs and implements web applications that interface databases; * Drafts scripting to automate systems administration; * Oversees, guides, and participates in integrated support that ranges from the back-end systems and infrastructure to the end-user’s desktop.

Basic Requirements:

* Bachelor’s degree * Minimum of five (5) years of related experience * Experience supporting multiple operating systems including Solaris, Linux, and Window in a heterogeneous environment; familiarity with at least two computer languages (c, c++, java, perl, etc); must be knowledgeable about web technologies such as LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP or perl); must possess strong systems administration skills; must have experience with delivery service and providing front line technical support.

Preferred Qualifications:An advanced degree in a technical or communications field is preferred as is three to five (3-5) years of experience in an academic or research environment.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT: www.tufts.edu/hr/jobs

Tufts University is an AA/EOE employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Apply Online: http://www.Click2Apply.net/dpg6ub8

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[full-time] Web Developers - Temple University at Temple University

2010-02-24 16:20:58

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

Description:

Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education is a comprehensive public research university with more than 35,000 students. It has a distinguished faculty in 17 schools and colleges, including schools of Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Podiatry, and Dentistry, and a renowned Health Sciences Center. Temple is one of Pennsylvania’s three public research universities, along with the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State University. Temple University is the 28th-largest university in the United States, and it is the 5th-largest provider of professional education (law, dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, and podiatric medicine) in the country.

Senior Web Developer (TU-12884)
This is an exceptional opportunity to support Web and multimedia productions for the Temple University Community. Duties include Web development, search engine Web optimization, online marketing, and audio & video production for the Web. In this role, you will also maintain components of the portfolio\‘s Web sites and develop dynamic Web sites using open source systems.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Web development, interactive media or graphic design.
• At least 3 years of hands-on Web development experience.
• Good sense of graphic design and high-quality user experience as they relate to Web design.
• Knowledge of server-side scripting and relational databases, as well as XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Proficiency in Web programming, database design and development (such Java, MySQL, SQL Server, AJAX, PHP, etc.).
• Familiarity and desire to keep up with emerging hardware, software, applications, resources, and techniques.
• Experience in the following areas: customization and Web development using open source systems (WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, etc.).
• Expert-level proficiency in Web and graphics publishing tools (Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, and Flash).
• Understanding of ADA compliance.
• Familiarity with Web 2.0 strategy (YouTube, Wikis, Google Maps, Blogs, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and LinkedIn) a plus.

Interactive Web Developer (TU-13021)
In this role, you will interact with content authors, editors, project managers, and technology staff in designing, developing and maintaining high-quality electronic products such as Web sites, e-mail newsletters, e-mail marketing messages, and other digital media. Responsible for enhancing and maintaining Temple.edu Web site and all related links and for contributing to the structure and development of Temple.edu pages as necessary. You will also perform periodic maintenance as requested on any Temple-owned Web site, including editing content, formatting and posting text, and updating graphics and Flash presentations; work directly with department heads and clients to develop or redesign professional-looking Web sites aligning with Temple University’s brand; and develop and maintain comprehensive tracking reports to monitor Web activities.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s in Web development, interactive media, or graphic design from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 1 year related experience, including developing and managing Internet services or electronic content. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Thorough knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, XHTML, SQL, Flash, Actionscript, Dreamweaver, Contribute, Photoshop, Illustrator, and content management systems.
• Experience in Web design, e-mail marketing messages, and e-newsletter design.
• Knowledge of UNIX and dynamic Web application framework, preferably in a Linux environment.
• An online portfolio exhibiting strong visual abilities: typography, layout, and color.
• Familiarity with streaming media, video/audio and podcast production; editing; Flash programming experience; and experience with content management systems, such as Drupal and WordPress, preferred.

To apply for this position and view other Temple opportunities, please visit our Web site at www.temple.edu and click on Jobs@temple. Please reference TU#s listed above. Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to cultural diversity.

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[full-time] Web CMS Administrator at FIU

2010-02-23 11:53:13

Location: Miami, FL
URL: http://webcomm.fiu.edu

Description:

Are you a CMS god? Do you eat, breath and sleep workflows? Are you looking for a challenge as a member of our new Web Communications team. This person will be responsible for technical implementation and support of FIU’s content management system Hannon Hill Cascade Server. Knowledge of XML and XSLT tranforms. Programing in different lanugages including Php, javascript and java. Assist in management of servers including Apache and Tomcat/Java. Facilitate and co-manage the user management of the CMS. Knowledge of system/equipment capability, design restrictions, and security requirements

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[full-time] Web Content Specialist at McHenry County College

2010-02-22 10:57:35

Location: Crystal Lake, IL
URL: http://www.mchenry.edu

Description:

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.

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