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Web Content Specialist

Location: Santa Cruz
Job ID: 40806

JOB POSTING

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Fully remote work is a possibility for this position.

 

NOTIFICATIONS

UC Vaccination Policy: With limited exceptions, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for Covered Individuals under the Policy. Covered Individuals include all employees, students, or trainees who physically access a University facility or program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training.

Covered Individuals do NOT include employees who work 100% remotely with NO expectation that they will physically access any University location or program at ANY time. If 100% remote work ends, the employee is subject to policy.

 

INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit.

The IRD for this job is: 09-07-2022 

 

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

 

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Division of Social Sciences focuses on the study of human relationships in society and human-environment interactions. Faculty, staff, and students are deeply committed to transformative research and education that seeks to build a better, more equitable world. Our eight academic departments include Anthropology, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, Latin American and Latino Studies, Politics, Psychology, and Sociology. We are also home to a wide variety of research centers, the Institute for Social Transformation, and two residential learning communities: College Nine and John R. Lewis College. The Division of Social Sciences is the largest academic unit on campus, awarding 45% of all bachelor's degrees and enrolling a quarter of all graduate students at UC Santa Cruz. 
 
The Humanities Division is one of the original academic areas of research and teaching in the university. We are home to The Humanities Institute, a hub for new directions in research and teaching, cross-discipline collaboration, and public engagement. Our nine academic departments include Critical Race and Ethnic Studies, Feminist Studies, History, History of Consciousness, Languages and Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, and the Writing Program. What does it mean to be human, to analyze and construct the human experience? These are the fundamental questions that guide and unite the learning, teaching and scholarship conducted in the Division of Humanities. The exploration and discussion of this query has culminated in some of humanity's most deeply and widely valued beliefs and teachings about ourselves and the world in which we live.

More information can be found here: humanities.ucsc.edu/  and socialsciences.ucsc.edu/

 

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Communications, the Web Content Specialist improves web content and usability of websites to provide better experiences for users. This one-year position will support divisional and departmental website migration to WordPress. The incumbent will work with stakeholders to identify audiences and goals, create and migrate website content, and layout web pages with a focus on ease-of-use and inclusivity for visitors of the website and an emphasis on achieving organizational objectives. This individual writes and edits copy and handles images, infographics, and videos for web pages within brand guidelines. The Web Content Specialist builds and maintains collaborative relationships with divisional affiliates, staff across campus, and partners related to digital communications. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of content strategy, digital accessibility, user experience, and web content management systems like WordPress. Jointly supervised by Social Sciences and Humanities Associate Directors of Marketing and Communications. Fully remote work is a possibility for this position.

 

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Salary Information: Salary Range: $31.34 - $33.52 / Hourly. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

No. of Positions: 1

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: This is a Career appointment

Job End Date: 1 year from date of hire

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: 007551 (MARKETING SPEC 2)

Travel:  Never or Rarely

 

JOB DUTIES

30% -

• Audits existing websites and prepares content for migration to new WordPress templates. 

30% -

• Content creation: writes, edits, and publishes web content according to best practices.

20% -

• Collaborates with communications teams and stakeholders to implement content strategy and effectively deliver the desired brand message to targeted audiences. 

10% -

• Maintains currency with web-related technologies, requirements and developments (for example, accessibility issues) and recommends or implements actions.

10% -

• Compiles and reviews analytics and provides regular reports on progress.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Solid knowledge of web content management systems (Wordpress, Drupal, Cascade) and updating website content. 
• Demonstrated ability in writing and editing content for the web.
• Solid knowledge of content strategy, digital accessibility, and/or user experience best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent web projects and work with multiple stakeholders. 
• Experience generating analytic reports, reviewing performance metrics, and making recommendations for improvement.
• Familiarity with image and graphics editing software and technology. 
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and independently. 
• Interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen and skill in trouble-shooting and applying proactive and positive solutions.
• Ability to execute supervisor's directives and meet deadlines with quality and attention to detail.
• Working ability to develop and implement original ideas and correctly identify and effectively solve problems.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated skills in computer applications for web production, image and video editing, illustration, and/or other state-of-the-art digital communication capabilities (proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus).
• Solid knowledge of the organization, including its achievements, goals, objectives, vision and mission and how digital communication can effectively convey and advance the message to various audiences.

 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• The University of California has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, covered employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exception or deferral, eight (8) weeks from date of hire.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

 

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

 

HOW TO APPLY

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EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.



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To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.







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