Job Posting: Associate VP Marketing & Communications, Cal State U Northridge

California State University, Northridge (CSUN), seeks a strategic and analytical Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communications who is committed to the University’s goal of educating a diverse group of students and preparing them to be productive and learned citizens. The Associate Vice President assumes responsibility for the planning, coordination, and management of the University’s public relations and strategic communications program; to communicate effectively the University’s mission to its varied constituencies and ensure overall continuity of institutional brand consistency and image; to recruit, manage and mentor a marketing and communications team ; and to collaborate with the Vice President of University Advancement in setting the overall strategic direction of the department.

The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of progressively responsible experience in public relations, press, communications, publications; and strong supervisory and personnel management skills. This is a unique opportunity to partner with an esteemed leader in the field of higher education and serve as an architect and builder of a marketing and communications program at one of the nation’s leading public universities. Together with the Vice President, the Associate Vice President will engage the University’s various constituencies at an increasingly deep and meaningful level and will direct a complex public relations program including the development of strategic marketing plans for promoting the image of the university; secure cooperation from representatives of the communications media; communicate clearly ideas and recommendations; manage and supervise the operation of a fast-paced and visible department; and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, faculty, public agencies, private agencies, the community, and the media.

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More detailed information on the application and hiring process.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Director, Web Strategy and Operations

Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing and Communications, you will lead a vibrant community of designers, technologists, multimedia specialists, authors and administrators who make up the WPI Team, as well as Web authors distributed around the WPI community. As the leader of this Team and as a thought leader on campus, you will partner with faculty, administrators, and students to create and operate an outstanding WPI Web presence. You will act as the chief evangelist promoting appropriate methods of messaging, communication and community building based on a deep understanding of WPI and the Web.

Leveraging your deep Web technology understanding, you will select and implement sound and sustainable technologies that enable WPI to employ a flexible yet robust Web environment. You will work collaboratively across the campus leveraging activities and opportunities that can be effectively translated onto the WPI Web footprint. You will also partner with external resources, extending WPI’s capacity for Web development, ensuring consistent standards and levels of quality.

Using your leadership and domain expertise you will guide your team and the WPI community to achieve outstanding results. You will foster a sense of entrepreneurial risk taking, develop strong relationships across the community and work closely with the Vice President to develop and implement a strategy and operational plan that ensures the success of the Team and WPI Web.

The WPI Web Team is an integrated organization focused on creative and operational support of the existing Web site, development of enhanced features, and strategic planning for medium and longer term improvements. The team’s responsibilities include: product management, project management, graphic and multimedia design, content writing and editing, user experience, information architecture, software/web applications development and administration, quality assurance, web content management administration, end-user support and training, and vendor selection and management.

Requirements: Success as the Director, Web Strategy and Operations requires a strong commitment to leadership, creativity, team work and communication. As a key member of the Marketing and Communications management team you must be able to provide a clear vision, be a strong motivator, and provide operational direction to a dynamic and creative team. You must be able to build strong community-wide relationships and be viewed as a trusted partner who is an expert in the fields of Web technology, Web user experience, and Web communications. You must possess outstanding project and portfolio planning capabilities and the proven experience to guide teams through fast paced projects delivering on-time, on-budget, and on-quality.

In addition to outstanding communication skills, you must have a deep understanding of the needs and opportunities at the nexus of marketing and technology and be able to translate these into appropriate strategies and actions for the WPI community. Hands-on experience and/or a solid understanding of web design and development, information architecture, multimedia production, and web content management are essential. Prior experience in a higher education is strongly preferred and specific experience with RedDot CMS is a strong plus. You must have 5-7 years of experience leading teams of technologists, designers, writers, and multi-media producers. You must have a track record of delivering strong results and delighting internal partners.

You must be committed to the career and professional development of team members and adept at managing individual and team performance. You must be a keen evaluator of potential, and a flexible leader capable of motivating through a diverse set of motivational and management skills. A bachelor’s degree is required and a master’s degree is preferred.

Salary Range: $80,000 – $95,000

Apply online: WPI’s HR website

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Job Posting: New Media Developer, University at Buffalo

If you are interested in taking on a challenge that will hone your web development, video/multimedia, web 2.0 skills, then you might be interesting in applying for the University at Buffalo Communications office New Media Developer position.

The New Media Developer will assist developing and maintaining web applications that support and deliver content on eUB and MyUB, the University at Buffalo’s web sites and support the needs of the institution within the Web 2.0 communication framework. This includes developing, applying and implementing web, email and multimedia solutions, such as video, interactive media and social media solutions, that address the organizational, visual and communication needs of web and new media projects and help the university grow to a more mature, consistent, well-branded web environment.

This is a wonderful opportunity/resume builder for someone just starting out. The UB web team is recognized nationally for it¹s high quality work, and quite selfishly, we are a great group to work with. A complete job description is viewable on UB jobs, posting number 0900125. Applicants must apply online.

Application period runs until May 13, 2009. The University at Buffalo is an AA/EOE.

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Firm Seeks Experienced Researchers!

Slover Linett Strategies is a Chicago-based audience research firm for cultural and educational organizations. Chicago clients include the University of Chicago, the Art Institute, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Chicago Public Radio (WBEZ). Ongoing national engagements include the Smithsonian Institution, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and the Philadelphia Orchestra.

Slover Linett is currently looking for two senior associates, one for their museum practice and the second for their education business. The senior associate is responsible for managing and helping develop the business within these sectors. Reporting to managing partner, Cheryl Slover-Linett, the senior associates will direct qualitative and quantitative audience research projects as well as occasional strategy consulting projects. The senior associate is responsible for identifying the client’s organizational and research objectives for the project, then directing the team in the design and implementation of research activities to meet those objectives. Finally, s/he guides the interpretation of the research findings in support of client research objectives and is lead author of the conclusions and recommendations section of our research reports.

Take it from me, this is a terrific opportunity. Job description (as a PDF) here.

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Michigan State Seeks Web Communications Manager

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Required: Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in marketing, communications, information technology, or related field; three to five years of supervisory experience; five years of experience related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in strategic Web development, including online business strategy and new media plan; requires a high level of leadership and communication skills and a working knowledge of multiple programming languages.

Desired: Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing plans using online social networks or other new media. Six to 10 years of experience in creating professional, accessible, Web-standard (tableless), and cross-browser-compatible Web sites; expertise in hand coding XHTML and CSS and intermediate knowledge of JavaScript and Flash; must be comfortable working on projects with multiple programming languages, including PHP and ASP; must have a high level of verbal and written communication skills.

To apply, visit the MSU job postings; look for position number 2492. It is called Senior Communication Manager and shows the department as public relations. The posting closes on 9/9. Salary around $70,000.

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University of Missouri Recruiting Information Architect

And information architects should play a key role in evaluating a site, tracking searches and monitoring site use to make sure that the site is optimized for visitor needs—and to yield results for you.

The University of Missouri’s web team is looking to fill a vacancy for an information architect. Mizzou’s web team is one of the most progressive campus web units in the country and is blessed with great leadership (in the person of Lori Croy) and a supportive campus environment. In short, a great job for someone with the right skills.

Here’s a summary of the job:

Identify client goals; research audience needs; analyze information and create an overall plan for the layout of information and navigation for a Web site. Work with writers, photographers, designers, developers and programmers throughout the project to ensure that product meets both the client’s and end-users’ needs. Conduct usability assessments (cards sorts, interviews, etc.) and usability testing as needed. Educate staff and rest of campus Web community on current usability concepts. Monitor and analyze Web analytics for user trends that would impact the design and content delivered from sites and make recommendations based on these findings.

2+ years of professional experience in information architecture, user interaction design or related field
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to analyze and strategically organize large amounts of information.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic team of Web professionals consisting of writers, designers, developers, programmers and photographers.
Knowledge and demonstrated experience with current usability methodologies and user-centered design processes.
Experience conducting user validation and/or usability testing sessions; evaluating results and presenting actionable recommendations.
Knowledge of accessibility and Web Standards.
Experience analyzing and managing Google Analytics data and presenting actionable recommendations.
Proficiency with documentation tools such as Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator and Visio or Omni Graffle.
Proficiency with XHTML, CSS, and cross-browser, cross-platform environments.

Official job description and particulars here.

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Here’s a Great Job: New Media Director at Lewis & Clark College

Lewis & Clark’s initiatives, including its “Inside Lewis & Clark,” one of the first communities built for admitted students and focused on optimizing yield, have won numerous awards from CASE and other organizations. Begun by Kari Chisholm and continued by Julia Duncan, the various L&C new media initiatives have consistently been cutting edge—and smart at the same time. What do I mean by that? Let’s just say that they’ve won lots of awards and have also delivered returns for the college in terms of student recruitment gains and other results.

Now’s the time for another smart, dedicated person to take L&C’s online communications to new places. Here’s the short version of the job:

Serves as primary leader for new media communications for Lewis & Clark. Directs efforts to use new media to tell the institution’s story and support its communications and marketing efforts, including the anticipated redesign of the Lewis & Clark website. Provides leadership, strategic planning, and Web development and consulting services to the entire institution. Coordinates the production and maintenance of all new media projects. Supervises staff and student workers.

Great college, great leadership, great city to live in! More complete job description here [pdf format].

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Job Opening: Website Editor, Widener Law School

Description

Assist in the web-focused public relations/communications efforts for Widener Law’s website; create, edit and update existing content on multiple sections of the Law School’s website and develop new content as needed; interact with all Law School departments, staff and faculty to ensure accuracy and timeliness of site content; work closely with the Webmaster.

Qualifications

1. Portfolio of web writing samples is a must;
2. Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English or related field, and one year of editing experience, OR five years combined college education and editing experience;
3. Demonstrated experience in completing projects accurately and in a timely manner;
4. Have significant writing-for-the-web/journalism experience;
5. Understanding HTML and digital photography;
6. Experience in planning and organizing Web content and in project management is highly desirable.

Other Qualifications

Ability to work independently and unsupervised;
High energy, go-getter with a good-natured, persuasive personality;
Must be able to schedule and meet deadlines;
Excellent organizational skills;
Excellent communication skills

Please send resumes, cover letters, salary requirements and references to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

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Website Executive Editor: George School

The Executive Editor of George School’s Website is responsible for the long term strategic development and day-to-day operation of George School’s websites, both external and internal. He or she is responsible for developing appropriate content assuring that all Web pages comply with appropriate policies, guidelines, and standards. He or she serves on the website implementation committee as the school reinvents our websites in the next twelve months with our website design partner.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Oversee George School websites.
2. Consult with others to determine users’ needs, strategies, and goals and work with them to develop Web pages that meet those needs.
3. Keep the website informative and comprised of timely and interesting information which could be of interest to prospective students and their parents, alumni, current students and their parents, current faculty and staff, and other groups important to George School.
4. Plan, design, develop, streamline, test, write, edit, implement, and maintain documents/pages for the website.

Job Specifications

Superior writing, editing, and proofreading skills for website content
Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Ability to plan for and meet deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail.

Contact Info

Download job announcement here. For a job description on this position, contact Lisa Collier at 215-579-6525. Forward your resume including salary requirements and three references by June 27, 2007, to Lisa Collier, George School, Box 4449, Newtown PA 18940; or fax 215-579-6529; or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

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Job Posting: Web Editor, Widener Law

Reports to: Webmaster, School of Law

Qualifications:

1. Portfolio of web writing samples is a must;
2. Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English or related field, and one year of editing experience, OR five years combined college education and editing experience;
3. Demonstrated experience in completing projects accurately and in a timely manner;
4. Have significant writing-for-the-web/journalism experience;
5. Understanding HTML and digital photography;
6. Experience in planning and organizing Web content and in project management is highly desirable.

Other Qualifications or Characteristics Desired:

Ability to work independently and unsupervised;
High energy, go-getter with a good-natured, persuasive personality;
Must be able to schedule and meet deadlines;
Excellent organizational skills;
Excellent communication skills
Experience with Content Management Systems

Application Process:
Review of candidates will begin immediately. Letters of application or nominations including cover letter, resume, salary requirements and
list of references should be forwarded to: Cassandra King (ciking /at/ widener.edu).

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