Web Designer

$54,285 - $65,100/Yr

South Dakota Board of Regents - Rapid City, SD

Full-time - Entry Level

Rapid City, SD

Educational Services

About the position

The Office of Marketing and Communications at South Dakota Mines is seeking a qualified Web Designer to drive the redesign and ongoing maintenance of the university website by working with administrative, technical and departmental constituents to ensure content is up-to-date and functionality meets the needs of target markets. Candidates with experience in web design, web project management, management and development of web content within a content management system, information architecture and search engine optimization are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must have an understanding of branding and marketing principles, and organizational experience, preferably in higher education. Applicants should possess knowledge and experience in managing websites, web content publishers, working with search engine optimization, and coordinating with third-party sites (including familiarity with API's). Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ADA accessibility guidelines related to web design, and responsive web design is necessary. In addition to technical skills, it is preferred that candidates have a background in marketing, advertising, media management, graphic arts, and familiarity with popular social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Drive the redesign and ongoing maintenance of the university website.
• Work with administrative, technical and departmental constituents to ensure content is up-to-date.
• Ensure website functionality meets the needs of target markets.
• Manage web content within a content management system.
• Coordinate with third-party sites and manage search engine optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in web design, web development, computer science, information technology, marketing, graphic design, publishing, journalism or closely related field.
• Experience in web design and web project management.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ADA accessibility guidelines.
• Experience with responsive web design.
• Understanding of branding and marketing principles.

Nice-to-haves

• Background in marketing, advertising, media management, or graphic arts.
• Familiarity with popular social media platforms.
• Experience with API's.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid holidays.
• Generous vacation and sick day allowance.