Web Editor & Designer

$50,000 - $50,000/Yr

University of Akron - Akron, OH

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Akron, OH

About the position

The University of Akron is seeking a Web Editor & Designer to provide web design guidance to university staff, enhancing website performance and usability. This role involves assisting various colleges and departments in improving and maintaining their websites to support recruitment, retention, and business goals. The successful candidate will develop an in-depth understanding of the audiences, programs, and priorities of the colleges and departments they support. They will study user behavior and revise websites accordingly to improve effectiveness and user experience. Additionally, the Web Editor & Designer will assist with campus-wide web and communication projects, ensuring that all digital content aligns with the university's strategic objectives. In this position, the Web Editor & Designer will spend 40% of their time assisting colleges and departments with web design and content edits, while also supporting campus-wide web and communication initiatives. Another 30% of the role will involve maintaining existing sites, auditing content for accuracy, and ensuring adherence to brand standards, web design systems, SEO, and web accessibility standards. The remaining 30% will be dedicated to managing day-to-day tasks related to web project requests, including emergency text messaging and managing additional online digital tools. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to support the university's web presence and communication efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Assist colleges and departments with web design and content edits to their sites or landing pages while supporting campus-wide web and communication projects and initiatives.
  • Maintain existing sites, auditing content to ensure accuracy and adherence to brand, web design system, SEO, web accessibility standards and governance.
  • Manage the day-to-day tasks of reviewing web project tracker requests and assignments, including assisting with sending emergency text-messaging and managing additional online digital tools.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in web design or digital communications.
  • Demonstrated expertise with previous web design projects.
  • Experience managing website content via content management system.
  • Knowledge of HTML, CSS, SEO and web accessibility standards.
  • Experience using web analytics tools (Google Analytics or other).
  • Knowledge of web design principles, information architecture, user experience and user-centered design.
  • Knowledge of mobile first design principles.
  • Ability to train and counsel others on best practices in web, email design and other digital online tools.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience managing mobile apps.
  • Knowledge of Bootstrap CSS framework.
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver.
  • Familiarity with digital marketing concepts.
  • Knowledge of the CAN-SPAM Act.

Benefits

  • 403(b)
  • 457(b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition remission
  • Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave.
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