Webmaster III


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Job Category: Exempt

PCLS: 30325

Salary Grade: I

Summary

Incumbents in the Webmaster series develop and maintain websites for a program, department, and/or college. Incumbents create and curate web pages, ensure that content is up to date and accurate, monitor website use and trends, and ensure that the visual identity and strategic priorities of the department, college, or program are reflected

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Webmaster III is distinguished from the Webmaster II in that incumbents in the III level provide vision, leadership, direction, and creative and technical expertise on a University wide level in support of the University’s mission and goals

Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities

This classification may supervise student, hourly, and/or benefitted employees.

Typical Functions

  1. Manages existing website, including updates to academic information, news, research, special events, etc.
  2. Implements improved design, layout, and functionality of website.
  3. Coordinates the publishing of web site content, user interface, look/feel and level of specificity to suit a wide range of needs
  4. Reviews, monitors, and updates the navigation architecture to improve load times.
  5. Develops code and styling to improve appearance and functionality.
  6. Develops new web pages and temporary special event sites and pages.
  7. Monitors usage analytics and implements strategies to improve search engine results.
  8. Codes websites using HTML or other web-based programming languages.
  9. Works closely with department and/or program personnel to gather content material for pages.
  10. Provides training for users as requested.
  11. Coordinates with others to develop and implement standards and policies that ensure websites are logically organized, easily navigable, aesthetically pleasing, based on sound instructional design principles, and that published information is current, accurate, and easy to find.
  12. Approves and manages user accounts for personnel on the webserver.
  13. Plans, develops, and maintains web applications used by various University entities statewide including verifying FERPA compliance through all web channels, supervising the CRM administrator, performing annual application reviews to check for security/load balancing issues, developing applications and websites according to established usability guidelines, and other duties as assigned.
  14. Serves in an all-around support role to any entities on campus needing help planning web initiatives
  15. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  1. Skilled at project management.
  2. Skilled at proofreading and editing.
  3. Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
  4. Knowledge and understanding of current authoring languages, editing and authoring tools, and related website technologies.
  5. Skilled in computer graphics and layout.
  6. Ability to evaluate new and evolving website technologies.
  7. Skilled in the use of computerized page layout and design software.
  8. Ability to create and analyze reports.
  9. Knowledge and understanding of internet operations and functionality, and of a wide range of internet programming and design tools.
  10. Ability to update and maintain data in Microsoft SQL server.
  11. Ability to manage deadlines.
  12. Knowledge of html, dhtml, css, JavaScript, PHP, web page creation, and website maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required. 

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Disclaimer

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.