Coordinator Web Design

Posting Details

Position Information Job Title Coordinator Web Design Position Number 312110 Requisition Number B08798 Position Type Administrative Class Code 9388 Time-limited through n/a Type of Appointment Full-Time Faculty Position Sub-Type N/A Length of Appointment N/A Internal Recruitment? No Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Department Center for Instruction & Research Technology (CIRT) Organization Academic Affairs - ORG Division Academic Affairs - DIV College N/A Approved Hiring Salary Range $48,000-negotiable Pay Basis Annually Equal Opportunity In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation. Carnegie UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens. Faculty Initiatives The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service. General Description / Primary Purpose The Coordinator of Web Design oversees creating and maintaining websites and digital interfaces for the department and the University’s academic units, ensuring brand consistency and user-centered design. Responsibilities include conceptualizing designs, leading pre-production, producing web and social media content, and managing design projects. The coordinator also develops testing and revision protocols to optimize compatibility and troubleshoot issues while contributing new design ideas to promote the department’s image. Essential skills include visual design expertise, multitasking, and adherence to deadlines. Essential Duties Job Function

• Act as a leader in communicating conceptual ideas and design rationales, all within a user-centered design process
• Direct and execute pre-production activities, such as creating wireframes or mockups and establishing a project timeline
• Create interactive deliverables, including website designs, emails, user interfaces, social media posts, and presentations
• Writes articles, gathers and edits material from other writers, and arranges graphics, photos, videos, and audio content at the site
• Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts
• Develop and implement procedures for ongoing website revision
• Develop, validate, and document test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types
• Develop and deliver workshops on creating web and social media presence
• Identify and correct problems uncovered by testing or feedback
• Contribute daily to the creative process by coming up with innovative design ideas to further enhance and build the department’s brand
• Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction
• Work on multiple projects at once and consistently meet draft deadlines
• Provide site and content support to university faculty and staff
• Maintain the university brand across various mediums

Percentage Of Time 100 Posting Detail Information Marginal Functions Contribute daily to the creative process by coming up with innovative design ideas to further enhance and build the department’s brand. Identify and correct problems uncovered by testing or feedback. Required Qualifications This position requires either (a) Master’s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization; (b) Bachelor’s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization and two years of experience directly related to the job functions; or (c ) 6 years of direct experience. Faculty Position Required Qualifications N/A Departmental Requirements

• Two or more years of experience designing in a web-based environment (publishing/editorial preferred)
• Complete proficiency in WordPress and WordPress theme development, designs and edits, HTML, and PHP coding experience preferred
• Experience with web hosting environments and cPanel preferred
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma (or other interface design tool)
• Comfortable knowledge of CSS/JavaScript/CMS and current development trends
• A solid portfolio with design examples
• Experience writing articles and documentation
• Ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines
• Good organization skills
• Excellent written communication skills

Statement(s) of Understanding Definition This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator. Required Licensure or Certification N/A Machines/Equipment used regularly Computers, cameras, scanners, and other digital imaging tools

Anticipated Start Date 05/27/2024 Job Posting Date 04/26/2024 Application Review Date 05/10/2024 Application Deadline Open Until Filled No Point of Contact Information Michele Verkerk (m.verkerk@unf.edu) Hiring Official David Wilson Location if not Jacksonville Jacksonville Special Instructions Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records.