University of Hartford is hiring: Web Content Strategist in Hartford

Assumes responsibility for managing, implementing and maintaining a cohesive content strategy for hartford.edu through the execution of website edits and supporting the maintenance and overall health of the University’s website and web tools. Supports the University’s Content Management System (CMS), Cascade, and works with internal constituents to design and maintain individual departmental and/or collegiate websites in an effort to comply with University web and brand standards as well as applicable University policy. Performs all duties in full support of the University’s mission, understanding that the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the education of the University’s students.

Hiring Range

Budgeted starting salary is $45,868 to $57,336, depending upon experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages, writes, and maintains the University’s main website content using the CMS, adhering to University brand guidelines for consistency. Supports the director on strategic needs and overall content strategy for hartford.edu, including new builds, content updates and creation, management of digital assets, and workflows within the CMS. Provides technical support to CMS end users across campus and supports site enhancement and maintenance efforts in the delivery of new web and mobile applications.
• Assists in the management of external web partners, including proposals, development, and end-of-contract reporting and analysis. Troubleshoots internal technical complications within the CMS, identifying solutions for practical issues in an effort to support and facilitate problem resolution. Troubleshoots routine technical service problems by identifying, researching and diagnosing basic problems and restoring access as quickly as possible. Ensures web compliance to meet necessary accessibility standards, including Americans with Disabilities (ADA).
• Establishes, cultivates and maintains effective working relationships with internal constituencies. Delivers technical training to staff and faculty on the CMS system in an effort to educate community users regarding creation, update and maintenance of their websites. Creates, develops and implements style guidelines for University website consistency.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Posting Number

PS1065P

Working Conditions

Normal office situation.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required.

Physical Effort

Typically sitting at a desk or table.
Intermittently sitting, standing, stooping. Light lifting or carrying 25 lbs. or less.

Special Skills

VBScript, AJAX, CSS, IIS, Flash Video. Required software knowledge: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Google Analytics.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation
• Diversity Statement

200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117