University of California - Irvine
Web Content Specialist (Hybrid)
University of California - Irvine, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Who We Are
Founded in 1965,
UC Irvine
is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. Founded in 1965, the Samueli School of Engineering educates more than 5,000 students (4,000 undergraduates and 1,000 graduates) with an integrative approach that blends fundamentals, research and hands-on experience. The School's aim is to unleash innovation, create opportunities and inspire ingenuity. The School's faculty members are leaders in their disciplines who have achieved worldwide recognition for their research and dedicated teaching. The School includes six academic departments. Under the leadership of the Dean, the School pursues research that is timely, socially responsible and cutting edge, and works in partnership with industry, state, and federal agencies to promote the transfer of research to applications that benefit society. Current research thrusts include Communications and Information Technology, Energy and Sustainability, Human Health, and Advanced Manufacturing and Materials.
The Samueli School's communication unit provides marketing, news and feature writing, media relations, photography, and event planning and logistics services for the school. The team supports the dean's office units, the academic departments and is responsible for the school's award-winning annual magazine, printed and online communications, the website and social media channels.
Your Role on the Team
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced digital communications professional to produce design and layout for a variety of non-routine and moderately complex web site applications; ensure search engine optimization; and supports social media platforms with visuals. Demonstrates a full understanding of industry practices and organization policies and procedures. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Reporting to the Director of Communications, this position creates daily content, building upon, getting to know and engaging with the audiences on the school's website and other digital platforms. The Web Content Specialist is responsible for maintaining the quality, accuracy and timeliness of the school's communications online presence. As a key member of the marketing and communications team, the Web Content Specialist collaborates and works closely with stakeholders across the school to conceive, plan, direct and coordinate digital content for publication in alignment with the schools branding and strategic objectives. Maintains current knowledge of best practices and emerging developments in web design, web development, and technology. The position creates content for various platforms, monitors varying digital tools trends, applications, channels, design and strategy, continuously evaluate additional platforms and tools that support the school's goals. Analyzes, reviews and reports on effectiveness of campaigns in an effort to maximize results.
What It Takes to be Successful
Total Compensation In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
Required: Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of design and user experience, including skill to design in an appealing, lively and relevant way. Thorough understanding of technical language and requirements of the assigned work. Thorough knowledge of content management systems and / or relevant web applications used for web production and organization-specific computer application programs. Skill and ability to create content for various digital platforms (ex.) e-newsletters, e-announcements, e-event marketing, digital signage.) Thorough skills to create clear, easy-to-navigate, informative, accurate, well-designed, and functional web sites that provide web content consistent with the organization's message and in keeping with management directives and client objectives. Thorough understanding of organization's processes, procedures, and applicable rules and regulations for web communications. Thorough technical skills in computer applications for web production, image handling, publishing and design, illustration, presentation preparation, animation, web interaction, and / or other state-of-the-art web communication capabilities. Thorough and effective interpersonal verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interact with a diverse population of stake holders. Thorough skills to develop and implement original ideas and correctly identify and effectively solve problems. Ability to maintain current knowledge of best practices and emerging developments in web design, web development, and technology. Possess extensive knowledge and experience with website management, analytics, design, and SEO best practices and standards, reporting and using insights to guide work. Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn web content management systems, applications, and tools used by the school (currently Drupal 7) Skill and ability to collect and analyze web analytics and similar data to identifies opportunities to improve search engine optimization (SEO), time on site, web traffic, and other relevant metrics and recommend necessary content or architectural changes. Skill and ability to manage digital archive of all media assets created by the school. Skill and ability to monitor trends from a variety of sources and continuously evaluate additional platforms and tool that support the school's goals. Highly proficient with HTML/CSS. Experience with most of the following tools: Drupal and CMS; Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva and Acrobat; Microsoft Office. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under deadlines. Experience with video editing for web. 3-5 years Experience conducting web design and development, routine site and content maintenance, and various updates
Preferred: Ability to organize and prioritize assignments and tasks, as well as adapt and react quickly as projects evolve. Skill using sound judgment and impeccable attention to detail required. Ability to serve in a versatile self-starter mode, as well as an active team member and collaborator
Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct* Legal Right to work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment *Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page -
Closing Statement: The University of California, Irvine 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.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at
or .
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Founded in 1965,
UC Irvine
is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. Founded in 1965, the Samueli School of Engineering educates more than 5,000 students (4,000 undergraduates and 1,000 graduates) with an integrative approach that blends fundamentals, research and hands-on experience. The School's aim is to unleash innovation, create opportunities and inspire ingenuity. The School's faculty members are leaders in their disciplines who have achieved worldwide recognition for their research and dedicated teaching. The School includes six academic departments. Under the leadership of the Dean, the School pursues research that is timely, socially responsible and cutting edge, and works in partnership with industry, state, and federal agencies to promote the transfer of research to applications that benefit society. Current research thrusts include Communications and Information Technology, Energy and Sustainability, Human Health, and Advanced Manufacturing and Materials.
The Samueli School's communication unit provides marketing, news and feature writing, media relations, photography, and event planning and logistics services for the school. The team supports the dean's office units, the academic departments and is responsible for the school's award-winning annual magazine, printed and online communications, the website and social media channels.
Your Role on the Team
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced digital communications professional to produce design and layout for a variety of non-routine and moderately complex web site applications; ensure search engine optimization; and supports social media platforms with visuals. Demonstrates a full understanding of industry practices and organization policies and procedures. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Reporting to the Director of Communications, this position creates daily content, building upon, getting to know and engaging with the audiences on the school's website and other digital platforms. The Web Content Specialist is responsible for maintaining the quality, accuracy and timeliness of the school's communications online presence. As a key member of the marketing and communications team, the Web Content Specialist collaborates and works closely with stakeholders across the school to conceive, plan, direct and coordinate digital content for publication in alignment with the schools branding and strategic objectives. Maintains current knowledge of best practices and emerging developments in web design, web development, and technology. The position creates content for various platforms, monitors varying digital tools trends, applications, channels, design and strategy, continuously evaluate additional platforms and tools that support the school's goals. Analyzes, reviews and reports on effectiveness of campaigns in an effort to maximize results.
What It Takes to be Successful
Total Compensation In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
Required: Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of design and user experience, including skill to design in an appealing, lively and relevant way. Thorough understanding of technical language and requirements of the assigned work. Thorough knowledge of content management systems and / or relevant web applications used for web production and organization-specific computer application programs. Skill and ability to create content for various digital platforms (ex.) e-newsletters, e-announcements, e-event marketing, digital signage.) Thorough skills to create clear, easy-to-navigate, informative, accurate, well-designed, and functional web sites that provide web content consistent with the organization's message and in keeping with management directives and client objectives. Thorough understanding of organization's processes, procedures, and applicable rules and regulations for web communications. Thorough technical skills in computer applications for web production, image handling, publishing and design, illustration, presentation preparation, animation, web interaction, and / or other state-of-the-art web communication capabilities. Thorough and effective interpersonal verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interact with a diverse population of stake holders. Thorough skills to develop and implement original ideas and correctly identify and effectively solve problems. Ability to maintain current knowledge of best practices and emerging developments in web design, web development, and technology. Possess extensive knowledge and experience with website management, analytics, design, and SEO best practices and standards, reporting and using insights to guide work. Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn web content management systems, applications, and tools used by the school (currently Drupal 7) Skill and ability to collect and analyze web analytics and similar data to identifies opportunities to improve search engine optimization (SEO), time on site, web traffic, and other relevant metrics and recommend necessary content or architectural changes. Skill and ability to manage digital archive of all media assets created by the school. Skill and ability to monitor trends from a variety of sources and continuously evaluate additional platforms and tool that support the school's goals. Highly proficient with HTML/CSS. Experience with most of the following tools: Drupal and CMS; Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva and Acrobat; Microsoft Office. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under deadlines. Experience with video editing for web. 3-5 years Experience conducting web design and development, routine site and content maintenance, and various updates
Preferred: Ability to organize and prioritize assignments and tasks, as well as adapt and react quickly as projects evolve. Skill using sound judgment and impeccable attention to detail required. Ability to serve in a versatile self-starter mode, as well as an active team member and collaborator
Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct* Legal Right to work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment *Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page -
Closing Statement: The University of California, Irvine 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.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at
or .
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization