Digital Content Specialist Job at Georgia College & State University in Milledge

Overview

Digital Content Specialist

Job ID: 290543

Location: Georgia College & State Univ

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia. Milledgeville is also the home of Flannery O'Connor, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is on the banks of Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, with easy access to Macon and Atlanta for additional cultural and leisure opportunities.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's policies. For more information, visit gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

The Digital Content Specialist provides daily support to develop and maintain online content for Georgia College & State University's website. The goal of this position is to support the University Communications team to improve the overall user experience online, prioritize ADA (accessibility) guidelines and collaborate with departments across campus to manage the content on their pages. This position is also responsible for adhering to the university's style guide in managing content on the university's news site, marketing pages, outdoor digital screen and virtual tour solutions.

Responsibilities

Website Management - 65

• Collaborates with division leadership, as well as stakeholders across campus, to place content in strategic locations on the public website, as well as troubleshoot issues internally
• Assist other web editors across campus by serving as a digital communications expert for the university's various digital and online mediums
• Provide support for the university's websites by assisting content managers and developing assets as needed
• Provide technical support for web-based content management systems, campus-wide signage, communication platforms, e-newsletters, and online-based campus tours
• Provide crisis management support for online and digitally connected applications
• Monitor trends in internet technology and higher education and suggest projects/improvements to enhance the overall user experience, optimize navigation and fine tune online content strategies

Content Production - 30

• Works with colleagues within and outside of the University Communications team to deploy content on digital platforms
• Manages multiple campus-wide digital content systems
• Evaluate and manage various digital communications projects
• Assists Brand Strategy and Multimedia teams in producing content for various platforms as needed

Other - 5

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in marketing, communications, management, graphic design, or computer science or a combination of equivalent education/experience

Other Required Qualifications

• Familiarity with content management systems

Required Experience

• 1-3 years experience in website management/graphic design
• A working knowledge of web content management and production
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud
• Experience in graphic design and digital media

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Previous higher education experience preferred

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Knowledge of CSS/HTML

Preferred Experience

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Graphic Design experience

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• CV
• List of References
• Portfolio

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Ability to manage multiple digital systems and platforms simultaneously
• Ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, faculty, staff, and external teams
• Ability to provide expert guidance and training to campus web editors and content managers
• Ability to support crisis communication needs across online platforms
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and recommend improvements to enhance user experience
• Ability to maintain consistency with institutional branding and communication standards

KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of web content management systems and digital communication platforms
• Familiarity with ADA accessibility standards and best practices for online content
• Knowledge of higher education communication strategies and user experience design
• Awareness of web trends, internet technologies, and evolving digital media practices
• Knowledge of university branding, style guides, and editorial standards

SKILLS

• Skill in deploying content across multiple digital platforms (websites, news sites, signage, virtual tours)
• Technical troubleshooting skills for web-based content and communication systems
• Project management skills, including the ability to evaluate, prioritize, and manage digital projects
• Ability to create and edit digital assets, including text, images, and multimedia elements

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education. Our core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details on policies are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online. Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policies are also provided online.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University is committed to equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall be excluded from employment or participation on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
• This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification

To apply, visit the Careers page for Georgia USG system postings.