Webmaster I

Date Revised: 11/13/2017

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Webmaster I

Job Category: Exempt

PCLS: 30064

Salary Grade: F

Summary

Incumbents in the Webmaster series develop and maintain websites for a program, department, and/or college. Incumbents create and curate web pages, ensure that content is up to date and accurate, monitor website use and trends, and ensure that the visual identity and strategic priorities of the department, college, or program are reflected.

Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities

This classification may train and guide hourly and/or student employees.

Typical Functions

1. Manages existing website, including updates to academic information, news, research, special events, etc.

2. Implements improved design, layout, and functionality of website. 3. Reviews, monitors, and updates the navigation architecture to improve load times.4. Develops code and styling to improve appearance and functionality.5. Develops new web pages and temporary special event sites and pages.6. Monitors usage analytics and implements strategies to improve search engine results.7. Codes websites using HTML or other web-based programming languages.8. Works closely with department and/or program personnel to gather content material for pages.9. Provides training for users as requested.10. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Skilled at project management.2. Skilled at proofreading and editing.3. Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.4. Knowledge and understanding of current authoring languages, editing and authoring tools, and

related website technologies.5. Skilled in computer graphics and layout.6. Ability to evaluate new and evolving website technologies.7. Skilled in the use of computerized page layout and design software.8. Ability to create and analyze reports.

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9. Knowledge and understanding of internet operations and functionality, and of a wide range of internet programming and design tools.

10. Ability to update and maintain data in Microsoft SQL server.11. Ability to manage deadlines.12. Knowledge of html, dhtml, css, JavaScript, PHP, web page creation, and website maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Fundamental Abilities

Within the scope and complexity of each position’s responsibilities, each incumbent is expected to possess and demonstrate the following abilities:

1. Communicating : Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. 2. Problem solving : Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve

problems. 3. Monitoring : Measures performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate

corrective action.4. Critical Thinking : Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.5. Team Building : Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates

cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.6. Active Listening : Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks

questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt.7. Service Orientation : Actively seeks opportunities to help others.8. Conflict Resolution : Acts professionally when encountering customers who, at times, may be

frustrated.

Core Characteristics

As representatives of Utah State University and primary contributors to its mission, all employees are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics:

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2. Take initiative.3. Maintain confidentiality.4. Be accountable.5. Behave ethically.6. Be honest and trustworthy.7. Demonstrate a strong work ethic.

8. Be inquisitive.9. Be detail oriented.10. Be self-motivated.11. Efficiently manage multiple tasks.12. Be a team player.13. Be committed to improving USU.

Disclaimer This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.

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