Webmaster jobs in Longview, TX

Description

The Webmaster is a full-time, 12-month position responsible to the Assistant Director, Marketing. This position is responsible for the development and oversight of TJC’s high-traffic public-facing website, TJC.edu, to drive enrollment, and retention and with the tone/feel of the College’s mission, vision, and goals.

This position handles a range of responsibilities that include web design and development with user experience and interface as top priority; routine site maintenance to ensure the functionality, security, and efficiency of web infrastructure; and pro-actively updating website content among the College’s various programs.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Serves as the primary contact for all aspects of the College’s website(s).
• Develops and maintains websites, forms, calendars, maps and other web-based content with a focus on user interface and experience for the target audiences. Remove outdated or inaccurate information and fix any errors in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with a wide variety of content stakeholders to proactively update content so that web pages are visually appealing, professional, and informative and ensure a seamless and user-friendly experience.
• Create website landing pages to support strategic digital communication efforts.
• Develop new and renovate existing web pages to enhance the college's image and conform to brand and identity standards.
• Identify and systematically address/resolve any technical issues on the website(s), including troubleshooting and consulting with hosting services or other vendors if necessary.
• Maintain documentation for the College’s internet domains, application maintenance, SSL certificate updates, and support vendors.
• Collect, analyze, and report web analytics and similar data to identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve search engine optimization (SEO), time on site, web traffic, and other relevant metrics.
• Ensures compliance with College policies, procedures, and ethical standards; software licenses; applicable state and federal laws and regulations including the American Disabilities Act, privacy, and intellectual property laws; and website security protocols are up-to-date and data is protected against unauthorized access or cyber threats.
• Maintains current knowledge of best practices and emerging developments in web design, web development, and technology.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in computer science, marketing, communication, or related field.
• Two years of experience with content management systems.
• Demonstrated website coordination acumen and proficiency with one or more content management systems, particularly WordPress. Must have a supporting project portfolio.
• Excellent writing and grammar skills, along with the general ability to communicate clearly in oral, visual, and written form, essential for seamless teamwork and project coordination.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, marketing, communication, or related field.
• Proficient with WordPress hosting, management, themes, plugins, and updates.
• Proficient with HTML/CSS/PHP/JavaScript; working knowledge of XML, SQL, and other programming languages.
• Demonstrated knowledge of website management, analytics, design, and SEO best practices and standards.
• Experience with and demonstrated understanding of established and evolving brands and graphic standards and their importance.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Google.

Supplemental Information

Other Expectations

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.