Furman University is seeking a Web Content Specialist for its Libraries to support a comprehensive reorganization of its website. The role involves creating and maintaining web content, collaborating with library staff, and enhancing the library's web presence using various digital tools and platforms.
Creates and maintains accessible web templates and branding for the following library-specific software: LibGuides CMS and other LibApps products, Primo, TIND, ILLiad, and WordPress.
Maintains custom functionality in LibGuides CMS and other LibApps products using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, following accessibility best practices.
Creates, organizes, and manages simple, intuitive, and accessible content on the library's website.
Collaborates with web content authors in other library divisions to ensure their content is managed appropriately.
Chairs the library's Web Advisory Group which meets monthly to discuss relevant website issues.
Serves on the library's website improvement team, which draws on its expertise in content strategy, user experience design, and technical proficiency to enhance the library's web presence.
Conducts web content updates and data clean-up activities.
Enables new web functionality for Primo, the library's discovery layer, and TIND, the library's digital collections platform.
Collaborates with library colleagues to develop and/or support digital exhibit websites.
Manages Google Analytics for library platforms. Creates and manages Google Analytics dashboards.
Pursues professional development by attending related conferences and webinars and staying current with emerging trends.
Completes performance review process with supervisor to understand job performance expectations and how they fit into Library and University goals.
Attends divisional and departmental meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualification
Required
One year of recent experience authoring HTML and CSS.
Excellent web-related problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Demonstrated organizational abilities and attention to detail.
Excellent writing skills.
Strong work ethic, demonstrated initiative, and self-motivation.
Preferred
Experience maintaining a branded website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Experience creating or managing content in LibGuides CMS.
Willingness to engage in appropriate training to serve as the library's digital accessibility subject matter expert.
Bachelor's Degree.
Benefits
Domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits.
