Web Content Director jobs in Norwalk, CA

Salary: $98,364.00 - $123,732.00 Annually
Job Type:
Job Number: WA2021
Closing: 1/17/2022 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Norwalk, CA
Department: WA2021
Division: Public Affairs

Description

College Profile

Cerritos College is ranked 14th among the top 100 schools with the highest Hispanic enrollment in the United States by the United States Department of Education. We are a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college's district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees and certificates in more than 180 areas of study in nine divisions. Enrollment currently averages approximately 22,500 students. Visit Cerritos College online at http://www.cerritos.edu.

Department Profile

The Office of College Relations, Public Affairs and Governmental Relations is a fast-paced department that cultivates the overall representation of the campus. The Public Affairs Office reports directly to the president, and is responsible for directing all aspects of communication to internal and external campus stakeholders. The Office works directly with the media, manages the website, develops advertising and marketing campaigns, cultivates relationships with government and local officials, among other key functions

Summary

The Web Administrator manages the content, implementation, maintenance, improvement, coordination and support of the District's website and web presence, including mobile applications. The Web Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the District's web functionality and activities and ensures that all aspects of the website follow campus, state, and federal policies, guidelines, and standards. The Web Administrator monitors web activities, incorporates new technologies into the website and enhances existing web sites. Works in conjunction with the College Committee on Web Standards, faculty, administrators, and staff to identify and develop user specifications, display standards, and templates or structures that guide application development and assist users to update web content within established standards. Oversees and provides support, training, and service to web content editors and users of internet services. The position also provides complex administrative support to the Director of College Relations, Public Affairs, and Governmental Relations.

Distinguishing Career Features

The Web Administrator reports to the Director, College Relations, Public Affairs, and Governmental Relations and is responsible for using computer languages and software to formulate, devise, test, debug, and uphold the information architecture and technical foundation for College websites. The Web Administrator manages all staff and contractors assisting in maintaining quality web usefulness and functioning. A strong track record for delivering excellent customer service to diverse populations.

Job Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees, maintains, develops, and designs the College's website and all related technical operations.
• Develops and maintains website operating procedures and protocols, and planning and design, including but not limited to, configuring browser parameters to control file caching, font mapping, Multi-Purpose Internet Mail Exchange awareness, and application launching and use.
• Determines appropriate data compression techniques, resolutions, sizes, color maps, and depths to ensure that images and synthesized graphics are delivered at sufficient speed and quality for optimum output.
• Responsible for insuring accuracy of print and online publications related to the area of responsibility.
• Performs scripting and programming of website features and applications in languages appropriate for web browsing (e.g., HTML, VBScript, Java Script) and transaction applications.
• Facilitates discussions with administrators, faculty, and staff to identify user specifications, display standards, graphics, and templates or structures that guide application development for greater utility and functionality of users.
• Ensures that the content of webpages remain current, accurate, and consistent including navigation design, graphical design, testing and maintenance, and quality assurance.
• Assists, trains, and supports web authors and users with training sessions and written documentation and manuals.
• Leads, supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned personnel.
• Meets and consults with the College Committee on Web Standards, SAS, Assistive Technology, and IT to formulate and ensure implementation of and compliance with standards.
• Educates web authors, administrators, faculty, and employees regarding state, federal, and organizational standards.
• Participates on and chairs committees, task forces, and special assignments.
• Maintains currency of knowledge and skills related to the duties and responsibilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, web systems design and development, or related field and three years of hands-on experience in a related field OR a master's degree in a related field and two years of hands-on experience in a related field. Additional related experience may be substituted for post-secondary education.
• Expertise in Windows NT, UNIX, or Macintosh platforms and advanced proficiency with HTML, XML, including style sheets, templates, complex tables, frames and image maps. Must be able to program forms and implement scripts using a variety of languages such as (but not limited to) ASP/ASP.net, XSL, CSS, Perl, CGK, JAVA, C, C , Visual Basic, or VB Script. At least one year of the required experience must have included the development of documents with embedded graphics, forms, audio, video and script objects is preferred. Experience with responsive/mobile design. Knowledge of IIS.
• Understanding of and sensitivity to meeting the needs of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic background of the student, community, and employee population.

Desirable Qualifications

• Expert technical skill in using Web Content Management Systems
• Technical experience using Omni CMS (Modern Campus) Content Management System (preferred)
• Two years of JavaScript programming experience
• Microsoft server-side ASP and .NET development experience
• Working knowledge of current trends and technology in the field of information systems
• Web design, development, and implementation
• Working knowledge of basic image editing software such as Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of CSS
• Working knowledge of PDF accessibility/remediation
• Familiarity with responsive/mobile design

Knowledge and Skills

The position requires professional knowledge of:

• Development, maintenance, and administration of a budget.
• Philosophy and objectives of the community college.
• Principles of functional leadership, training, and performance evaluation.
• Pertinent federal and state laws and regulations.
• Strategic planning in organization and management practices, assessment, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and administrative needs.
• Computer languages, software, database programming, graphics production, photography, and audio/video applications.
• Software browsers such as, but not limited to, Microsoft Internet Explorer.
• Interactive languages and technologies such as HTML, Windows, graphic tools, multi-media software, Java, and JavaScript
• Software such as Oracle/PeopleSoft Portal, Adobe Acrobat, Mac, and PC operating systems.
• Responsive/mobile design
• PDF accessibility/remediation
• CSS
• Internet Information Systems (IIS)
• Google Analytics

The position requires demonstrated skill in:

• Oral and written language sufficient to prepare reports and professional correspondence.
• Ability to conduct performance reviews, deliver presentations, and convey technical information to a wide variety of audiences.

• Programming and scripting languages used for web site construction such as, but not limited to C/C , Practical Extraction and Reporting Language, Java, HTML, ASP/ASP.net, CSS, XML, XSL, VRML, CGI, XML, Java Script, Visual Basic, and VB Script.

Abilities

This position requires the ability to:

• Learn, interpret, and ensure compliance with state and federal laws, Title 5, 508 compliance, and other federal and state regulations as related to the responsibilities of the position.
• Research, evaluate, and implement new technologies, development tools and products.
• Work on complex problems where independent action and a high degree of initiative are required.
• Make recommendations and implement processes, methods and programs to continually improve systems.
• Direct and facilitate development of personal and team perspectives and develop and deliver training programs.
• Develop and monitor budgets and maximize financial resources.
• Work cooperatively and productively with internal and external constituencies.
• Train and provide effective direction to others
• Maintain a professional demeanor.
• Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills.
• Use photography, and audio and video production equipment.
• Analyze technical problems and to develop and apply appropriate solutions.
• Write accurate technical information clearly and concisely.

Physical Abilities

This position requires the physical ability to:

• Function in an office environment performing work of primarily a sedentary nature with some requirement to move about campus and to off-campus locales.
• Use hearing and speech to make presentations to groups and carry on conversations over the phone and in person.
• See with sufficient visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens.
• Use hand/arm/finger dexterity to retrieve work materials and operate standard office equipment.
• Work a flexible schedule which may include evenings, weekends, and split schedules.

Licenses and Certificates

May require a valid driver's license.

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist.

Supplemental Information
Documents needed to apply:

• Letter of Interest/Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts (Must show all coursework completed and conferral date of the degree)

It is the applicant's responsibility to provide copies of all transcript(s) verifying all educational degree(s) and/or coursework required for the position. Transcripts must be from regionally accredited institutions. A foreign transcript must be evaluated by a NACES certified agency. The website address is www.naces.org.

Application materials must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants who need special services or facilities due to disability in order to apply or interview for this position must notify Human Resources at the time of application or at least 72 hours prior to the closing date or date of a scheduled interview.

This is a full-time 12-calendar month classified manager position. Employment is to be effective as soon as possible following completion of the selection process. Individual who is offered employment shall be required to obtain fingerprints for a criminal history clearance through the State Department of Justice and remit the required fee for processing the fingerprints, Federal Bureau of Investigation (no fee if obtained at Cerritos College Campus Police Station), produce an original social security card, and submit negative TB test results (must be within the past four years or within the last 60 days if not previously employed in a school district in California) before employment.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath per Government Codes 3100-3109. Please note - the District does not provide for immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas.

An annual stipend of $3,146 shall be provided to management employees with an earned doctorate degree.



To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cerritosedu/jobs/3296678/web-administrator

The District ensures that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, medical condition, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or because he or she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. .jeid-7f3a356d62633c41b20659001c7316a2