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Position Overview

This position is fully funded by sponsored funds.

This role is focused on keeping the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare’s (CASCW) website up to date, fresh, and easy to navigate. The Web and Digital Specialist is assigned to develop, refresh, and redesign effective and appealing websites and social media content that is user-friendly and representative of the CASCW brand. This position is a full-time, 12-month position that reports directly to the Director of Outreach. Working closely with members of the Outreach team, this position serves a key role in disseminating content to stakeholders. Our ideal candidate is someone who is committed to writing clean code, works well individually and as a team, and thinks critically about universal design, accessibility, best practices, and user experience.

The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. the College of Education and Human Development is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. Please note that 100% remote work requires approval. All UMN employees are expected to follow applicable public health and safety procedures. 

Job Responsibilities

Accommodations and Functionality (35%)

• Act as the main editor of CASCW’s website
• Designs and maintains the layout and navigation of web pages or other interactive media, ensuring that the design meets the needs of the users and matches the guidelines and standards
• Works with graphic designer(s) to implement design themes for electronic promotional materials (i.e. CASCW Connect via MailChimp) and special faculty/center products
• Monitor performance and results 
• Identify and evaluate improvement options and introduce new technology
• Provide ongoing reports to inform strategies by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
• Respond to accommodation requests
• Attend University of Minnesota Accessibility forums
• Maintain, review, and respond to issues with site functionality in a timely manner

Web Implementation (60%)

• Update website content, layout, and graphics
• Maintain site appearance by enforcing content standards that are brand compliant
• Create mock-ups for proposed project pages and update them as needed
• Maintain a website auditing process to keep pages up to date
• Represent all people in an inclusive and respectful manner
• Maintain brand standards while implementing and ensuring accessibility that is inline with current standards and best practices

Other Responsibilities (5%)

• Participate in monthly CASCW All-Staff Meetings
• Participate in monthly SSW Council meetings
• Bi-weekly supervision
• Participate in other functions within the community of the School of Social Work, as assigned
• Participate in Interculturalist equity, diversity, and inclusivity training

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS plus at least two years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least six years
• Demonstrated commitment to advocating for an inclusive environment for all backgrounds and identities

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of communications, marketing, social media
• Exemplary written and verbal communications skills
• A working knowledge of Search Engine Optimization, and HTML or other programming management skills
• In-depth knowledge and proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, WordPress, Google Analytics, Tableau Data Visualization, and Social Media Tools (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, MailChimp and other tools).
• Ability to work effectively within brand guidelines
• Excellent visual design skills
• Video creation skills or the willingness to learn
• Work effectively within a team environment
• Adaptable and willing to learn new techniques
• Excellent time management and project management skills
• Proven experience exercising initiative, decision-making, and self-discipline

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