assistant director communications coordinator Arlington, TX
University of Texas at Arlington
Full Time
Arlington, TX
82714 - 56398 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
S04708P
Position Title
Assistant Director Online Communications (S04708P)
Department
Recruiting
Location
Arlington
Job Family
Admissions
Position Status
Full-time
Work Hours
Standard
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.
Some evenings and weekends required.
Travel includes representing the university at job-related programs and/or conferences.
Some evenings and weekends required.
Travel includes representing the university at job-related programs and/or conferences.
Open to
External and Internal
FLSA
Salary
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis
Monthly
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Digital Marketing Communications serves as lead for the management of content strategy and development through various online and digital marketing communication platforms. Assists the Director in day-to-day operations, providing solutions, resources, design and consulting services. Performs initial intake on assigned projects and follows through on prescribed steps to completion, obtaining all reviews as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plans and creates consistent, functional and technically-sound online solutions to promote a wide range of university programs and marketing initiatives.
- Works closely with department staff to promote brand adherence and user experience as well as incorporate all necessary resources needed to execute projects.
- Manages priority projects for administrative and academic units as assigned.
- Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
- Manages resources within budget and project schedule.
- Assists Director with the day-to-day management of digital marketing platforms such as university websites, online profiles, social media platforms, digital advertising platforms and other supporting systems.
- Works closely with other team members to prioritize, manage, and track the team’s support request log.
- Leverages quality assurance tools and works closely with OIT staff as well as academic and administrative units to maintain content quality and effectiveness.
- Serves as an essential member of the crisis communications team when needed, providing online messaging and technical support during incidents.
- Helps define, communicate and enforce standards and best practices, and university community as needed.
This position is considered “essential personnel” and thus may be required to be in communication with other University Communications staff and senior administrators, and/or perform key work tasks, in off-hours or off-location conditions as required to execute special projects or critical communications as conditions may demand.
BENEFITS AT UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Five (5) years of experience developing complex online products with client-side (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and server-side (PHP, .NET, etc.) technologies.
- Advanced knowledge of web assets including graphic types, video, and audio objects; basic JavaScript skills; and competency using Unix and NT file systems and management software for arranging files on a Web server.
- General experience with content management systems (CMS), and familiarity with web editing programs such as Dreamweaver.
- Broad understanding of contemporary web design trends as well as the techniques and functional processes required to execute them, including cross-browser and cross-device compatibility, mobile-first development processes, and responsive web and digital design.
- An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer degree concentration in information technology, marketing, or communications-related areas.
- Familiarity with accessibility requirements such as WCAG and Section 508.
- Experience with search engine optimization, web and digital advertising and analytics tools.
- Experience implementing online marketing techniques such as content personalization, advertising strategies such as A/B testing, and/or online and digital marketing and communication campaigns.
- Solid understanding of web usability principles, and performance optimization techniques.
- Significant project management experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge of web and digital assets including graphic types, video, and audio objects.
- Competency in using file transfer software for uploading and arranging files on a Web server.
Working Conditions
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Working Title
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected].
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Open Date
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required
3
Maximum Number of References Accepted
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest degree you have attained? (Please specify in your resume)
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
- None of the above
- * How many years of professional leadership and marketing experience including writing, designing, and managing marketing/communication projects do you have?
- None/less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 6 years or more
- * How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
- None/less than 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 5 years or more
- * How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?
- None/less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 6 years or more
- * What is your skill level using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)? (Proficient is the highest skill level)
- No skills/Basic
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Proficient
Documents Needed To Apply
Required DocumentsOptional Documents
- Resume or CV
- Cover/Interest Letter
