Web Content Specialist

Department
 

BSD ADM - Communications

About the Department
 

The Biological Sciences Division brings together interdisciplinary, world-renowned educational, research and clinical programs in the biological sciences and Pritzker School of Medicine. Our basic, translational, and clinical research enterprise is characterized by a fundamental commitment to original inquiry, innovation, and discovery. Distinguished educational programs that prepare the next generation of scholars, clinicians and leaders in biology and academic medicine are at the heart of what makes us unique. Our mission is to create new knowledge of living systems, train the next generation of leaders in biology and medicine, and advance the forefront of health through innovative patient care.

Job Summary
 

The job plans, prepares and disseminates information through the internet, social media or other digital channels designed to keep the public informed of the University's perspectives, programs, and accomplishments. Work is performed with a moderate level of guidance, and typically includes marketing, press relations, creative editorial and design services, and internal communications. The Web Content Specialist assists in creating and maintaining content on UChicago Biological Sciences Division’s external and internal web sites. They will work with colleagues, faculty, and administrators to edit and maintain content on 25+ department sites and BSD intranet pages. The Web Content Specialist is responsible for ensuring that content is accurate, current, engaging, has a consistent appearance, is of the highest quality, and on-brand. They will serve as point of contact for development vendors and IT staff who provide technical services and administration for a shared content management system.
The Web Content Specialist is responsible for developing website content to promote the organization through the internet, social media, or other digital channels. They will manage the creation of new web content and analyzes the effectiveness of existing web content; build brand identification through the penetration of search engines and tracks usage trends of the organization's websites; and develop and maintain website graphical design and ensures that content of the organization's website is up to date.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and provides oversight for content on BSD departmental websites and intranet pages.

• Works with department leaders and administrative staff to gather materials and use content management software to create web pages according to established guidelines, processes, and accessibility standards.

• Audits web content to ensure content is accurate, current, engaging, has a consistent appearance, is of the highest quality, and on-brand.

• Seeks feedback for website improvements and enhancements from key stakeholders.

• Works with technical development vendors and internal IT staff to manage the build of new websites on a shared content management system. Tracks project status for building new sites, addressing issues, and implementing enhancements.

• Assists with training end users in the departments who maintain content on day-to-day basis.

• Assesses requirements and provide recommendations for implementing new websites.

• Accomplishes assigned duties through two or more of the following: written communications; visual/graphic media, which may include Web site development and maintenance; avenues of digital communications and social media. The incumbent is still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills.

• Solves a range of straightforward problems, as work assignments are difficult and broad in nature, usually requiring originality and ingenuity. Manage digital and social media assets (including routine website maintenance); compiles and analyzes relevant metrics based on established strategic goals.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• BA/BS degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, Computer Science, or related field.

Experience:

• Experience maintaining websites with content management systems, preferably for an academic institution, a web-focused media company, a marketing agency, or a corporate marketing department.

• Experience with web writing, production management, web page design, HTML, and web graphics types and standards.

• Experience with content management software, including but not limited to, Drupal, WordPress, and Sitecore.

• Experience with gathering and analyzing website data, specifically administration and reporting using Google Analytics.

​Preferred Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal skills, professionalism and tact required. Intense attention to detail, accuracy, and quality control.

• Must have a familiarity with user interface and navigational design.

• Familiarity with website technical infrastructure, including domain name and DNS management.

• Familiarity with search marketing, organic search, metadata, and web accessibility best practices.

• Ability to work independently and interact effectively with technical and management staff at the university.

• Requires related software competency, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, graphics, and photo editing software.

Working Conditions

• Office Environment.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Communications

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

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