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About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
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Department Summary
As the most-used service on campus and an essential component of education and research at the University of North Texas, the Libraries offer access to more than 6 million items (print and digital) along with expert personnel to assist patrons in achieving their academic and scholarly goals. We provide innovative programs and support to enhance the relationship between teaching and learning at the University of North Texas.
UNT is located in Denton, Texas, a growing city with a small-town feel and a thriving arts and music scene centered on its downtown Square and is connected by highways and light rail to the major transportation hubs and big-city attractions of Dallas and Fort Worth, about 40 miles away. Want to know more about why you should consider coming to Denton? Check out Discover Denton.
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Position Overview
The Communications Specialist works within the User Interfaces unit of the Libraries’ Digital Libraries Division to create, edit, publish, and maintain content across a wide range of web-based platforms and digital services supported by the University Libraries. This position plays a key role in ensuring that library web content is accurate, accessible, visually engaging, and aligned with institutional standards and user needs.
Responsibilities include authoring and editing web content; managing images and media assets; supporting ongoing efforts to review, assess, and improve the quality, usability, and accessibility of library websites and digital collection interfaces, and aiding departmental personnel in the inventory and care for departmentally-managed cameras and hardware. The position also participates in user-centered design and user experience (UX) initiatives, including usability testing, surveys, and analysis conducted within the department.
The Communications Specialist may oversee one or more student assistant positions engaged in graphic design, image creation, and other media production for web-based publication. The position works closely with staff across all divisions of the Libraries and collaborates daily with web developers, programmers, information design specialists, and graphic and print designers.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field and two years of experience in writing and/or editing publications; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to conceptualize, write and edit, accurate and concise content for university audiences. Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, conduct multiple tasks and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to visually inspect print and online copy when self editing or editing the copy of others. Works effectively within a team and effectively works closely with other staff, faculty, and students toward a common goal. Knowledge of how to contact sources and ability to conduct interviews and take accurate notes. Knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation and Associated Press and Chicago Manual styles. Knowledge of writing guidelines for various media and ability to create unique copy for each format (print, online, broadcast). Understanding of institutional strategy (or ability to quickly assimilate) and ability to integrate the strategy into modes of communication.
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Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in web content development, technical writing and/or copy editing
• Basic knowledge of web development fundamentals: HTML, Graphic Design
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, git version control practices
• Knowledge of library information systems such as Libguides, or LibCal.
• Familiarity with UNT Libraries Digital Libraries and/or Special Collections workflows for the production of metadata.
• Basic principals of photography, DSLR camera operation, image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, or Illustrator
• Experience and/or familiarity with accessibility-remediation tools, assistive technologies
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Excellent note taking/observation skills
• Problem solving skills
We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleague develop these preferred skills.
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Required License/Registration/Certifications
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Job Duties
- CONTENT SUPERVISION LIBRARY WEBSITES
- Workflows are established so that features, news, and events items are regularly updated on the main library website.
- Regular communications are maintained with library stakeholders for other main library website content, forms, etc.
- Modifications to content are addressed in a timely fashion.
- Oversight and loading of graphic design work, photos, and other images is ongoing.
- Provide website maintenance to the University Press. Monthly updates are completed as requested by the Director.
- Partner and collection descriptions, as well as on this day features in the Digital Library, Portal to Texas History, and Gateway to Oklahoma are created, edited, and overseen as assigned.
- Communication with library stakeholders, students, faculty/staff has occurred producing actionable changes to library website content.
- Content Development activities within SpringShare LibGuides as assigned.
- Content Development activities within Qualtrics as assigned.
- STAFF ADMINISTRATION AND BUDGETS
- Assigns tasks to student assistants. Student skills and qualifications are well utilized. Tasks are completed satisfactorily by stated deadline.
- Administers student wage budget. Student work hours do not exceed allocation for fiscal year.
- MISCELLANEOUS
- Serves on committees work groups as elected or appointed. Complete assigned duties to the satisfaction of the Unit Head and committee chair.
- Completes special assignments, investigations, projects for the Unit as directed by supervisor. Complete to the satisfaction of the Asst. Dean, Unit Head, committee chair, or other official by the deadline specified.
- Maintains interdepartmental library cooperation and good working relationships with clients, business contacts, faculty, students staff. Successful interaction in the opinion of the Unit Head.
- Participates in Nondiscrimination Sexual Harassment Training.
- Demonstrates ability to learn and apply new web development technologies. New technologies are learned and applied as requested by Unit Head.
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Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
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Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
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Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM
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Driving University Vehicle
No
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Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
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Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter and a list of three professional references with their online application.
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Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
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