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University of North Texas Hiring for Associate Director, Web Content at Denton Full Time
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UNT System Overview:
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Posting Title:
Associate Director, Web Content
Department:
UNT-Univ Brand Strategy & Comm-Gen-180000
Job Location:
Denton
Full Time/Part Time:
Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility:
TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information:
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.
Salary Information:
Salary commensurate with experience
Department Summary:
As the chief communications organization for the University of North Texas, the Division of University Brand Strategy and Communications (UBSC) collaborates with internal and external partners to:
- Advance and protect UNT’s institutional identity and reputation.
- Reinforce and grow UNT’s brand in graphics, images and words.
- Increase UNT’s visibility in public and in the higher education marketplace.
- Support UNT’s student recruitment, retention and graduation goals.
- Strengthen UNT’s relevance and value to key audiences, including alumni, donors, faculty and staff members, and encourage community engagement.
Position Overview:
To support the mission of the university by overseeing and coordinating UNT’s social media strategy and accounts, serving as the top social media expert for the university. This person will plan, write, coordinate and execute campaigns in a strategic manner. Social media campaigns and content should always showcase the university’s strongest assets and support UNT’s progress in the achievement of its mission and goals. This person works independently and as part of work teams in collaboration with other UBSC staff members and others across campus to accomplish content creation and dissemination.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Journalism, Photojournalism, Media Arts or related field and five years of professional writing experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of communications and marketing industry procedures (digital and print)
- Ability to conceptualize, plan, edit and implement public relations, communications and marketing messaging and projects for internal and external audiences
- Considerable knowledge of writing, grammar, spelling and punctuation, as well as techniques for audio and video production
- Ability to collaborate within a team
- Ability to interview or video UNT community members
- Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of others
- Ability to organize broad information from multiple sources to create clear and concise communications for digital and print materials
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, conduct multiple tasks, establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Knowledge of the methods, principles and practices for preparing communications and marketing content (digital and print)
- Good judgment, discretion, tact and the ability to work easily with senior leaders and to be trusted with sensitive information
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday 8:00 – 5:00 Hybrid schedule available
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title:
Assoc Director UBSC
Physical Requirements:
Ability to communicate
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Understands UNT’s and UBSC’s mission and strategic goals, as well as key messaging, and works to help meet those goals as part of teams and independently.
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Develops well-thought-out strategies for web and digital communications to best leverage university content to promote the university and keep UNT forward-thinking and competitive with university peers to recruit students.
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Oversees and edits content created by other staff members writing for top-level university websites.
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Creates new pages and content as needed, practices solid tech skills in SEO, Accessibility, Information Architecture, and other web communication standards and development standards.
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Coordination and management of our campus-wide web training program and communications channels to keep external campus partners informed of web initiatives.
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Consults with entities and departments across campus regarding university messaging/campaigns, top-level initiatives, and programs to recruit and retain students.
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Utilizes the enterprise content management system to build webpages and HTML/coding skills.
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Meets deadlines and produces accurate content up to UBSC standards and follows AP and UBSC style.
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Self-motivated; anticipates and responds to this job’s demands; comes up with new ways of accomplishing tasks quickly and accurately.
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Keeps supervisor aware of any situation that may require proactive management (e.g., situations that may attract positive or negative attention to the university).
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Stays current in professional matters through reading and attendance at appropriate professional meetings. Seeks opportunity to share information with colleagues.
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Encourages an empowered team environment, participates in planning and works to ensure teams are informed, collaborative and productive. Supports the overall efforts of the office; pitches in where needed, whenever needed; exhibits team spirit; supports and works toward achieving goals set by supervisors.
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Meets regularly with staff from other areas of campus to stay current ton campus initiatives, goals, acquire information, and build effective relationships, including meeting regularly as needed with UNT community members, external constituents, and others.
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Demonstrates an intimate knowledge of prospective students and current students as a primary audience to engage and persuade (also knowledge of other audiences required)
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Understands and has the ability to manage the content and copy approval process from print to web.
Posting Number:
S7070P
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