Digital Content Specialist Job at University of North Carolina Asheville
University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC
$38,000 - $40,000 a year
Digital Content Specialist
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville’s commitment to increasing and sustaining the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is reflected in our strategic plan goals of diversity and inclusion, and social sustainability. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Each applicant is required to submit a sample of their work in addition to the cover letter and resume. When prompted to upload documents, use the “Other” link for the sample.
Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned.
Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution.
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned.
Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution.
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
S0562
Classification Title
Public Communication Specialist
Overall Position Competency
Contributing
Working Title
Digital Content Specialist
Position Number
000064
FLSA
Non-Exempt
NC Salary Grade Equivalency
GN06 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only)
Recruitment Range
$38,000 - $40,000
Position Summary
The Digital Content Specialist is responsible for coordinating and implementing the University’s online communication efforts, largely focused on web content, but also social media, digital advertising, and email marketing, as well as supporting other areas of Communication & Marketing.
The Digital Content Specialist is a member of the University Web team and coordinates through that group to offer content support and brand oversight to the university’s individual website administrators. The position works collaboratively with the Web Designer and the Web Content/Social Media Coordinator to share content through a variety of channels.
This position will assist in front-end webpage development, following specific direction from the Web Designer and adhering to University branding guidelines. Proficiency in using Wordpress, or a similar content management system, to create and manage webpages and web media is required.
This position will assist in front-end webpage development, following specific direction from the Web Designer and adhering to University branding guidelines. Proficiency in using Wordpress, or a similar content management system, to create and manage webpages and web media is required.
This position also works directly with the Director of University Marketing to plan, create and implement a university digital communication strategy including digital advertising, email messaging, social media and web features, and promotion of university events.
Division
Office of the Chancellor
Department
Communication & Marketing
Full-Time / Part- Time
Full-Time
Months per Year
12 Months
Time Limited Position
No
If time-limited, length of assignment
Not Applicable
Minimum Education/Experience/Skills
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, English, Mass Communication or New Media preferred.
Experience in digital content strategy, Wordpress or another CMS, Google Analytics, and AgoraPulse. Skills or experience in SEO optimization, responsive web design, and accessibility best practices. Proficient in HTML and CSS.
Experience in digital content strategy, Wordpress or another CMS, Google Analytics, and AgoraPulse. Skills or experience in SEO optimization, responsive web design, and accessibility best practices. Proficient in HTML and CSS.
Work Schedule and Hours
Typical office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The responsibilities of the position may occasionally require additional hours.
Competency Profile
http://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/classification-compensation/comp-profiles
Posting Detail Information
Special Instructions Summary
Each applicant is required to submit a sample of their work in addition to the cover letter and resume. When prompted to upload documents, use the “Other” link for the sample.
Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned.
Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution.
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned.
Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution.
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Posting Date
04/28/2023
Closing Date
05/29/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Asheville website
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- HERC
- NC Works Online (formerly Employment Security)
- UNC System website (northcarolina.edu)
- Circa (formerly Local Job Network)
- NorthCarolinaDiversity.com
- Handshake
- Other
- * What is the highest academic degree that you currently hold?
- No degree
- High school or GED
- Associate's
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctorate or equivalent
- On a scale of 1 - 5 with 5 being highest, rate your proficiency in the programs in the following questions. (Proceed to the next question. Do not write your answer here.)
(Open Ended Question)
- * WordPress
- 1 Beginner (Less than 1 year)
- 2
- 3 Competent
- 4
- 5 Advanced proficiency
- * Google Analytics
- 1 Beginner (Less than 1 year)
- 2
- 3 Competent
- 4
- 5 Advanced proficiency
- * AgoraPulse
- 1 (Beginner)
- 2
- 3 (Proficient)
- 4
- 5 (Advanced)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Other Documents
- Resume
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