Job Title:

 Web Designer, University Communications & Marketing

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

 $59,075 - $70,000

Basic Function:

Responsible for university-wide website design, modification and creation of complex user-centered designs for websites and other multimedia applications, from concept to in-market implementation and maintenance. This involves creating and converting static designs into working browser-based web pages or applications. Reports to Executive Director, Digital Communications.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Responsible for working to improve the aesthetics, usability, usefulness, and desirability of complex web / multimedia sites on a university-wide basis in collaboration with peers, cross-divisional partners.

Translate broad web-based marketing project goals into detailed work plan with tasks, accountabilities, dependencies, milestones and deadlines; monitor and manage project plans to ensure progress.

Leverage the content management system and other emerging technologies to translate and launch online presences and enhancements based on research, prototypes, wire frames, comps or other high-concept documents to deliver a finished product via CSS and other technologies.

Responsible for contributing to requirements gathering and articulation of user interface issues, including creation of wireframes and complex web / multimedia and digital prototypes, as necessary.

Act as a primary content administrator to ensure that all top-tier levels of Kent State University’s digital platforms, as well as those of cross-divisional partners, are following sound content strategy for effective audience engagement and optimization.

Ensure digital platforms are maintained in compliance with visual identy and web accessibility standards as set forth in university policy. Interpret and maximize analytics and trend data to provide usage reports and recommendations for web-solution improvements to clients and leadership.

Create and provide creative assets for digital marketing campaigns and various platforms, such as calendaring systems and apps, according to brand standards.

Contribute to research of university web presences and interactive technology via usability testing, focus groups, analysis of visitor and user analytics and industry trends. Help translate this research into recommendations that will improve user experiences and opportunities for brand engagement. Serve as driver of website enhancements in conjunction with appropriate teams.

Monitor the digital landscape’s competitive and complementary products/experiences and bring new ideas to the team.

Serve as a crisis and advisory communications administrator via web-based applications 24/7 on rotating schedule with peers.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations or related field including multimedia, computer science, web design, information architecture, etc. and two years’ experience including web development, project management and web-based writing/editing experience. Or six years’ experience in web development and implementation and/or maintaining complex web/multimedia sites.

License/Certification:

None. 

Knowledge Of:

Web architecture *
Shared repositories (Mamp, Xamp)
Content management systems *
Web accessibility
Personal computer applications, including Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite *
Associated press style *
React JavaScript library

Skill In:

HTML, CSS, javascript and responsive design *
Google Analytics
Written, verbal and interpersonal communication *

Ability To:

Work effectively in a collaborative environment
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with technical staff and user departments
Manage time and resources and effectively balance multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None. 

Working Schedule:

 Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM, or otherwise discussed with your supervisor. 

Additional Information:

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.