Web Content Manager Jobs

535724
Morningside
Libraries
Full Time
Opening on: Apr 28 2023
Grade 11
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Job Type: Officer of Administration
Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $61,500-$70,650
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Columbia University Libraries is a top-tier academic research library system, serving one of the world's most important centers of research and learning. An expert staff of high-performing, passionate, collaborative individuals support Columbia’s world-class collections, learning experiences, and innovative research. As a workplace, the Libraries employs more than 350 staff members and is committed to creating a thriving, inclusive community and workplace for its employees. All staff have a role in contributing to a welcoming and engaging work environment.
Responsibilities
Plan and execute an ongoing maintenance of general content throughout the Libraries’ website system in collaboration with the Communications team and Web Services team. (40%)
Serve as the liaison between the Communications team and other teams or individuals within the organization concerning website content, video assets, and other visual communications assets. (30%)
Provide creative input and production support in developing promotional materials to various audiences, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni. (20%)
Assist with special projects or other responsibilities as assigned. (10% )
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, plus at least 2-4 years of related experience. Content management system experience is necessary as is a general understanding of best practices in website copywriting, accessibility, and functionality. Some graphic design experience desired, plus familiarity with light video editing.
Necessary competencies:
Communication: Displays consistently excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills. Articulates thoughts clearly and is able to offer logical arguments to gain acceptance of an idea in a positive manner. Proactively builds internal peer and collaborator networks and uses them to drive results. Synthesizes complex information for collaborators and audiences.
Adaptability: Remains focused under pressure or in the midst of a changing work environment. Is able to proactively reprioritize based on shifting resources or objectives. Committed to anticipating and building new skills as needs emerge, with appropriate support and resources.
Strategy: Develops independent ability to set project goals and ways of working that support the overall strategic initiatives of the organization. Makes informed decisions based on a clear understanding of the impact and consequences involved. Willing and able to put forward not just ideas, but logical pathways to achieve success.
Empathy and Data Sense: Values critical thinking mindset in day-to-day work, including listening to different perspectives and relying on data insights when necessary. Engages audiences with the wider ability to see things from a library user’s perspective.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with current best practices in web accessibility (WCAG)
Experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
Experience with Google Analytics or similar tools
Familiarity with search engine optimization (SEO) best practices
Experience in higher education or a similar industry
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.