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Working Title Web Content Coordinator Position Location Fort Collins, CO Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work Research Professional Position No Posting Number 202500182AP Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib II Number of Vacancies Work Hours/Week 40 Proposed Annual Salary Range $60,000 – $72,000 Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
The mission of Research Information Technology (RIT) within the Office of the Vice President of Research (OVPR) at Colorado State University (CSU) is to provide innovative services for the campus research community that benefit research administration services and enable research activities at the institution, which can be leveraged centrally. Research IT is responsible for the information system strategies, assessment, and implementation.
The Office of the Vice President for Research has overall responsibility for promoting and facilitating the research enterprise at Colorado State University (CSU). The Office of the Vice President for Research will enable the University, its faculty, staff, and students to emerge as a world-class research institution complementing our learning, service, and outreach missions. The Office of the Vice President for Research will lead the 21st Century Land-Grant mission of CSU by fostering and supporting the research enterprise, promoting scholarship and artistry, instilling a culture of integrity, inclusion, diversity, and capitalizing on opportunities to address global challenges.
CSU is recognized as one of the premier R1 research institutions and routinely ranks in the top of all American universities in research expenditures. The university was established in 1870 as the land-grant institution for the State of Colorado. The University is committed to equity and inclusive excellence, setting the standard for public research universities in education, research, and engagement for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world. Student enrollment is approximately 34,000, and the University employs more than 7,200 staff including academic faculty, administrative professionals, and classified staff. As a premier land-grant university, CSU is addressing and solving the great global challenges of our time.
Position Summary
The OVPR Web Content Coordinator is responsible for updating and maintaining Office of the VP for Research (OVPR) websites, as well as creating unique web content and stories that promotes and aligns with the uniform branding standards of the university. Critical information must be digested and communicated via visual and audio resources to broad audience through web resources meeting stringent deadlines. This position reports to the Senior Director of Research IT, a division of the OVPR.
Required Job Qualifications
Job Duty Category Website Content Management Duty/Responsibility
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than Monday, February 24, 11:59pm (MT) for full consideration. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of:
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Search Contact Tyler Wilson, Tyler.Wilson@ColoState.EDU EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
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Working Title Web Content Coordinator Position Location Fort Collins, CO Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work Research Professional Position No Posting Number 202500182AP Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib II Number of Vacancies Work Hours/Week 40 Proposed Annual Salary Range $60,000 – $72,000 Employee Benefits
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The mission of Research Information Technology (RIT) within the Office of the Vice President of Research (OVPR) at Colorado State University (CSU) is to provide innovative services for the campus research community that benefit research administration services and enable research activities at the institution, which can be leveraged centrally. Research IT is responsible for the information system strategies, assessment, and implementation.
The Office of the Vice President for Research has overall responsibility for promoting and facilitating the research enterprise at Colorado State University (CSU). The Office of the Vice President for Research will enable the University, its faculty, staff, and students to emerge as a world-class research institution complementing our learning, service, and outreach missions. The Office of the Vice President for Research will lead the 21st Century Land-Grant mission of CSU by fostering and supporting the research enterprise, promoting scholarship and artistry, instilling a culture of integrity, inclusion, diversity, and capitalizing on opportunities to address global challenges.
CSU is recognized as one of the premier R1 research institutions and routinely ranks in the top of all American universities in research expenditures. The university was established in 1870 as the land-grant institution for the State of Colorado. The University is committed to equity and inclusive excellence, setting the standard for public research universities in education, research, and engagement for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world. Student enrollment is approximately 34,000, and the University employs more than 7,200 staff including academic faculty, administrative professionals, and classified staff. As a premier land-grant university, CSU is addressing and solving the great global challenges of our time.
Position Summary
The OVPR Web Content Coordinator is responsible for updating and maintaining Office of the VP for Research (OVPR) websites, as well as creating unique web content and stories that promotes and aligns with the uniform branding standards of the university. Critical information must be digested and communicated via visual and audio resources to broad audience through web resources meeting stringent deadlines. This position reports to the Senior Director of Research IT, a division of the OVPR.
Required Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, web design, or related field, OR Associate degree plus 2 years of relevant experience; OR a high school diploma plus 4 years of relevant experience.
- Minimum of one year of demonstrated writing experience for print and online media demonstrated with news, feature, social media and web-based writing samples or minimum of one year of demonstrated experience developing or managing content for a web ecosystem.
- 1 year of experience building websites with HTML, CSS and Javascript
- Experience with web user experience (UX) design
- 1 or more years of demonstrated experience in building accessible websites in compliance with WCAG accessibility standards
- Exposure to web design through a higher education environment,
- 1 year of more of experience in programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Visual Studio, Adobe Illustrator, Google Analytics, Genially, Site Improve
- Experience working on search engine optimization (SEO) and mobile responsiveness projects
Job Duty Category Website Content Management Duty/Responsibility
- Maintain websites using test and deployment methods to provide updates for the OVPR’s 60 research department websites and microsites.
- Create new and update existing content utilizing contemporary web design best practices optimized for access to information, user experience, mobile responsiveness, and search engine placement
- Maintain frequent communication with all OVPR divisions, units, and research facilities to ensure all teams are adequately represented on the website
- Frequently test and review websites for quality assurance to ensure all content is up to date
- Collaborate with university units to ensure compliance with policies and standards around brand standards, web content, and online accessibility for the university
- Implement search engine optimization (SEO) strategy, improving site ranking in organic search results
- Serve as a member on CSU’s Web Accessibility Sub-Committee; build and maintain accessible websites that meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Standards
- Resolve all OVPR Web Maintenance tickets; Respond promptly, accurately and efficiently to requests from staff and administration for necessary updates, security patches and compromises
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to OVPR website ecosystem
- Assess content performance utilizing web analytic programs and other monitoring tools, identifying and implementing needed adjustments
- Collaborate with the necessary communications staff and constituents across OVPR to ensure web projects are organized and communicated flawlessly and delivered on time.
- Manage the cross-campus submissions to the OVPR event calendar
- Ensure compliance pages are accurate while working directly with the Compliance and Integrity Office or other constituents.
- Serve as resource to other units, departments and divisions within Colorado State University for best practices in website accessibility and user experience
- Other content-creation projects as assigned
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than Monday, February 24, 11:59pm (MT) for full consideration. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of:
- Statement of Qualifications (a letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the ‘Cover Letter’ slot.
- Resume
- References – please include 3 professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Search Contact Tyler Wilson, Tyler.Wilson@ColoState.EDU EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested 3 Maximum Requested 3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Salary : $60,000 - $72,000
