Website Assistant
General Information
Position Number: 900720
Department or Office: College Advancement
Level: Level B (Skilled)
Hourly/Salaried: Hourly
Date Prepared: 02-15-2012
Student Employment Information
Work Study: No
Primary Purpose
The web site assistant will update content and further develop the pages for the Davis UWC Scholars Program web site under the direction of the Donor Relations staff and will create new web pages for events or donor stewardship projects as needed. The assistant will create web pages with attention to the design, layout, functionality and integrity of the content on the pages.
Responsibilities
- Transfers content and creates web pages in the college’s web content management system.
- Writes text for web page introduction, short news stories on students and alumni, and picture captions.
- Contacts students and alumni to obtain short biographies and other information.
- Proofreads and edits text prepared by other staff.
- Uploads picture files, using graphic manipulation within CMS when necessary.
- Responds to news and updates from students and alumni for updating main page stories.
- Plays an active role in finding current content, preparing it, and updating the web pages with it.
Experience
- Familiarity with Drupal, the college’s content management system, is desired, but we will train the right student to use the system.
- Strong reading, writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
- Has basic computer skills, e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience with digital media (video and audio picture slideshow) a plus.
- Must handle confidential materials with discretion.