Web Administrator

Reporting to the Director of Development Communications, the Web Administrator is responsible for the development, production and updating of web-related materials for University Relations (UR).

Responsibilities include: Work with Wesleyan University Communications and Information Technology Services (ITS) staff to ensure online alumni and parent community offerings are developed, function smoothly, and conform with internally developed web content; develop, organize, and format web page content in partnership with UR staff. Manage and maintain regional club and class web pages with alumni volunteers; in partnership with Alumni Relations, coordinate web site development for major events including online registration, online event assessments, and oversight of registration database management. Support University Communications in the creation and refinement of Web page templates. Work with University Communications and/or ITS templates, develop and maintain Web page layouts. Determine the overall look and feel of functional, creative, and highly interactive pages with the UR staff. Maintain University Relations websites on a daily basis. Assure the highest quality standards in all aspects of web design, usability, and graphics. Optimize patterns on the site for easy navigation; keep Web site current and recommend enhancements. Work with Wesleyan University Communications and ITS staff to ensure that WesNet, the Wesleyan University online alumni community, fulfills its mission of service to alumni, including customer service calls and correspondence to assist alumni with service issues (e.g., activation, password changes, minor troubleshooting). In cooperation with campus web professionals, ensure that University Relations sites reflect the quality and liveliness of the University, are consistent with the main University Web site, and conform to University standards. Serve as liaison to University's Communications Committee.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of experience and training. Three years of professional web development and maintenance experience. Proven experience producing content for the web. Proven ability to structure multifaceted content. Must be highly organized, collaborative, and flexible. Proven professionalism, project-management and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to identify client's needs. Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects and work in a deadline-oriented environment. Proven ability to initiate new projects, meet deadlines, and accept constructive feedback. Thorough knowledge of Macintosh and Windows systems with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot. Demonstrated proficiency in HTML coding, FrontPage and GoLive. Knowledge of Quark XPress 4.0, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, all Microsoft Office products, as well as peripheral scanning and digital photography software.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Alumni and University Relations' philosophy. Previous related experience at a liberal arts University.

Qualified candidates should visit http://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/postings.html and select Staff Employment Opportunities to apply.

Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer M/W/D/V and welcomes applications from candidates who support diversity.