University Webmaster
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants must complete an online application at in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online will not be considered for this position. Once you submit your completed application you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Katherine Thompson at katherine.thompson@unf.edu.
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title University Webmaster Position Number 339590/344680 Requisition Number B08284 Position Type Administrative Class Code 7710 Time-limited through no Type of Appointment Full-Time Faculty Position Sub-Type N/A Length of Appointment N/A Internal Recruitment? No Working Hours 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Department Marketing & Communications Organization Marketing & Communications Division President’s Office College N/A Approved Hiring Salary Range $62,000 to Negotiable Pay Basis Annually Equal Opportunity
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General Description / Primary Purpose
Responsible for a wide range of tasks, including developing and managing web strategy, information architecture, development and online optimization. Supports units with evaluating web content to ensure marketing and communications strategies and objectives are met. Supports the digital strategy to recruit and retain both on-campus and online students. Candidate must be able to reduce complex information into simple, clean interfaces that drive engagement and enhance the user experience.
Essential Duties
Job Function
- Developer for the official University of North Florida website, .
- Implements content strategy, digital marketing, and data analytics.
- Makes recommendations for user-centric information architecture while supporting business and marketing goals.
- Assists in leading digital efforts by working directly with the University’s Marketing and Communications team, including designers and content specialists.
- Supports a digital road map and provides a vision for enhancements to the official UNF website.
- Collaborates with Information Technology Services (ITS) and makes recommendations for improvements to UNF websites, mobile apps and portals that will support digital strategy.
- Creates wireframes and production code to continue to elevate the University’s online presence.
- Increases visibility of the University’s programs, including UNF Online, to both prospective and current students.
- Assists [Director/university content managers/etc.] in managing the content management system (CMS) while ensuring branding and marketing guidelines are met.
- Collects and analyzes analytics to support our web strategy and to improve search engine optimization (SEO) results.
- Conducts A/B tests and other performance measures.
- Utilizes accessibility tools to ensure content meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards.
- Monitors and provides ongoing analysis of the University’s webpages to identify broken links and content errors as well as outdated content.
- Identifies training needs, prepares and delivers ongoing training for University content managers and other website users.
- Communicates and works collaboratively with governance committees, creative teams and stakeholders.
- Works with CMS vendor for ongoing back-end maintenance and front-end optimizations for page speed.
- Miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
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Posting Detail Information
Marginal Functions
Serves on various web teams, as necessary. Serves as a Public Information Officer (PIO) during an emergency when needed.
Required Qualifications
A Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a directly related area of specialization and two years of experience directly related to the job functions; or a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a directly related area of specialization and four years of experience directly related to the job functions.
Faculty Position Required Qualifications
N/A
Departmental Requirements
- Solid understanding of web and mobile technologies
- Builds and tests aesthetic, functional, and user-friendly websites
- Fundamental understanding of frameworks, preferable Foundation
- Proficient in HTML, CSS, Javascript, XML and common web languages
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and design concepts
- Understand web administration principles, such as web publishing (SFTP), domain names, redirects and SEO
- Knowledge of UX/UI best practices
- Skills in user experience including usability, accessibility and functionality
- Manage rolling deadlines and multiple projects at one time
- Ability to provide website training to staff and/or students in area of expertise
- Ability to generate business results based on a customer relationship management (CRM) strategy
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Familiarity with Hannon Hill’s Cascade CMS
- Experience using a screen reader and other accessibility tools
- Photography, videography, video editing experience is a plus
- Ability to implement Google analytics and integrate results into Google Data Studio for visualization
- Experience with email marketing and social media
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
None
Machines/Equipment used regularly
Computer, telephone
Anticipated Start Date 04/17/2023 Job Posting Date 03/21/2023 Application Review Date 03/31/2023 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Point of Contact Information Katherine Thompson 904-620-2191 Hiring Official Katherine Thompson Location if not Jacksonville Jacksonville, Florida Special Instructions
Applicants must complete an online application at in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online will not be considered for this position. Once you submit your completed application you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Katherine Thompson at katherine.thompson@unf.edu.
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