Web Content Specialist I

Unleash YOUR Potential With Us 

As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve. 

 

Center for Distributed Learning:

Members of the Center for Distributed Learning are visionaries, dreamers, artists, and developers. We are here to help faculty build and deliver world-class online learning. We are fervent advocates of high quality online learning, and it is our mission to support and develop the future of accessible education.

 

As the central agent for online learning at UCF, we transform lives by making a high-quality UCF education available to anyone, anywhere, anytime through the innovative use of technology. 

 

The Opportunity:

The University of Central Florida Center for Distributed Learning is seeking a new member for the Instructional Development (iDev) team. This position is responsible for creating and/or acquiring content for websites, email newsletters, video scripts, and other online communication channels. Requires an ability to work with various project teams, the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, good organizational skills, and exceptional written and verbal skill.

 

Responsibilities:  

• Assisting the development of web-based professional development courses for UCF (University of Central Florida) faculty and staff.

• Completing writing projects, which includes meeting deadlines and following content requirements in terms of style and project specifications.

• Recommending best practices for online accessibility and course usability to faculty/staff who facilitate online non‐academic and professional development courses.

• Assisting with the enrollment and completion process of self-paced professional development courses, which includes documenting completions, issuing certificates, and updating training credentials.

• Assisting with the creation, tracking, and support of online non‐academic and professional development courses in the learning management system (LMS).

• Assisting the development of eLearning content and other instructional resources such as videos, training scenarios, or screencasts for web pages, social media, and email platforms.

• Drafting, editing, publishing, and posting content (original text, images, video or HTML) that builds meaningful connections within social media channels.

 

Minimum Qualifications:  

Bachelor’s degree; or High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proven record of excellent writing, demonstrated in a professional portfolio.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, including, but not limited to, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to demonstrate best practices in learning technologies and instructional design for course design and development process.

• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with subject matter experts, project managers, and other stakeholders.

• Basic understanding of responsive web design principles, HTML, CSS, and WordPress.

• Experience using collaborative/social learning tools.

• Knowledge of the current web trends, techniques, and technologies.

• Familiar with best practices for creating accessible content while designing/developing courses and other forms of digital content.

• Proficient in using Instructure Canvas or similar LMS.

 

Additional Application Materials Required: 

Along with application, please provide a resume, writing sample, and Digital Design Portfolio/Links.

Special Instructions to the Applicants: 

*This is a reposted position. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.*

Are Benefits Important to You? 

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers: 

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays 

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, go to UCF Employee Benefits Guide (12-14-21) 

 

Who Are We? 

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more. 

 

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Division of Digital Learning - Center for Distributed Learning (CDL)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Required onsite work with the possibility for hybrid work after a 6 month probationary period. This is not a fully remote position.

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$48,722.00 to Negotiable

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at  http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.