WANTED: Web Communications Manager, Bates College
Bates College is seeking a web communications manager—a communicator with knowledge of web production. Note that this is NOT a programming job!
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Web Communications Manager is a strategic leader who will oversee the next iteration of the Bates Web site. The Web Communications Manager will make improvements to usability, look and feel to create motivating content. He/she is integral part of the Communications and Media Relations team, and must be able and eager to work in a team atmosphere. The position requires interaction with a broad range of College constituents, from members of the President’s Cabinet to first-time Web users. The person in this position must understand superior Web content development and have outstanding organizational skills and an ability to execute multiple tasks simultaneously. The Web Communications Manager will provide HTML documents to our information technology colleagues for coding in XML/XSLT.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Expert knowledge of HTML and CSS.
- Bachelor’s degree. An advanced degree is not mandatory but is desirable.
- Minimum five years’ work experience with Internet communications as a public relations tool; experience in marketing, publications, and/or public relations; familiarity with higher education and understanding of electronic positioning of an institution.
- A minimum of two years experience in writing, editing, and managing content on a significant Web site.
- Familiarity with Web editing tools such as FTP and HTML editors.
*A strong familiarity with Microsoft Office products, Adobe CS Suite, and a demonstrable basic understanding of Web design.
- The ability to work and communicate with a wide range of constituents, including Web novices, IT and communications staff, and senior leadership of the College.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Web management and design concepts as evidenced by creation of Web site content, or creation of special Web projects.
- Experience working with information technology staff to create Web sites.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Command of Associated Press writing/editing style.
- Some familiarity with navigating UNIX file systems, setting Web permissions, and basic security.
- A basic familiarity with the Ingeniux content management system.
- Working knowledge of a content management system.
Additional information about the position is available on the Bates Web site.
Review of resumes will begin IMMEDIATELY and the position will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should send a letter, resume, three URLs or print-outs and a description of their specific involvement with each sample, and the name and contact information of three references to:
Web Communications Manager
Bates College Human Resources
215 College St.
Lewiston, Maine 04240
Bates is a diverse college community and seeks to assure equal opportunity through a continuing and effective Affirmative Action program. Bates is a participating member of the Diversity Hiring Coalition of Maine.
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