Web and Digital Communications Coordinator (Communications Broadcast & Multimedia Production Coordinator)

Job ID

Location

School of Professional Studies

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

POSITION DETAILS

For over 15 years, the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) has been leading online education in New York. Notable for offering the most online bachelor???s and master???s degree options at the City University of New York, and for serving transfer students as the University system???s only undergraduate all-transfer college, CUNY SPS meets the needs of adults who wish to finish a bachelor???s degree, progress from an associate???s degree, earn a master???s degree or certificate in a specialized field, and advance in the workplace or change careers.

The School???s growth has been remarkable, with twenty-four degrees launched since 2006. Enrollment has risen by more than 30% in the last four years to over 4,000 students in the credit-bearing programs. Thousands more are enrolled in non-degree and grant-funded workplace learning programs. In addition, the School has an active alumni network and has established the CUNY SPS Foundation, which offers multiple scholarship opportunities to current students.

CUNY SPS has consistently been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the country???s top online institutions. This year, the School was ranked #10 in the nation on the publisher???s list of the 2022 Best Online Bachelor???s Degree Programs

Reporting to the Web and Digital Communications Manager, the Web and Digital Communications Coordinator will, in addition to the CUNY Title Overview, produce web-appropriate content and assist with content updates for the School???s website that incorporate best practices in web writing and search optimization. The Coordinator will also work on updates and improvements to the website including text and image updates, functionality, navigation, and look and feel as appropriate. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Web and Digital Communications Coordinator will also:

• Coordinate with the with web team for content updates and new projects for our Drupal CMS website, https://sps.cuny.edu/ ??? ensuring web content is up-to-date and pages are consistent in design for optimal user experience;
• Assist with website ticketing system to facilitate updates in our CMS;
• Work with collaboratively with various departments to update and develop web pages and sections;
• Monitor website for outdated information, broken links, and technical issues and work to correct them, in collaboration with the web team and vendor;
• Assist in designing landing pages for assorted digital campaigns;
• Coordinate the process of posting web content, working with various departments to collect assets as needed;
• Attend meetings with editorial team to create relevant web and digital content;
• Assist web team to develop new ideas for content that will enhance the user???s experience of website.

Note:

• Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.
• Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and work in the office.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years prior experience with web content editing and Drupal content management system;
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals and understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud Design Programs;
• Working knowledge of web accessibility and brand standards;
• Understanding of the latest web trends and comfort communicating on topic with stakeholders;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proactive and detail-oriented;
• Commitment to campus values of diversity, equity and inclusion;
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, demanding, and complex work environment.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Supports the creation and maintenance of multimedia communications.

• Collaborates with internal and external personnel to develop multimedia concepts to communicate key messages
• Creates content utilizing one or more types of media (e.g., photography, video, audio, and web technologies)
• Coordinates pre-production, production and post-production activities
• Designs, edits, and uploads content to internal and external sites and programs
• Maintains archives, materials, and project documentation
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience up to $61,440.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

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CLOSING DATE

June 28, 2022

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.