Web Strategist I - 527878 at InsideHigherEd

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $44,200 - Midpoint: $55,300 (Salaried E6)

Department/Organization: 204112 - E-Tech

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.

Job Summary: The Web Strategist I uses standard technical and web-centered digital marketing knowledge to manage or support college-level websites. Works under close supervision.

Additional Department Summary: The Web Strategist I is responsible for the creation and support of websites and related projects for the Barefield College of Arts & Sciences. The position is responsible for planning, organizing, creating, and maintaining text and photo content for websites and monitoring day-to-day quality of web content, including making daily updates to websites. Tasks will include writing, editing and proofreading; selecting and/or editing photos; scheduling photographers for events and other photo opportunities; managing student workers; and collaborating with faculty and staff to communicate with internal audiences via multiple media.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher and some web content management experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Creative Writing, English, Journalism, or related field. Two or more years’ experience writing website content, or equivalent. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.