This job is anticipated to start as a part-time 50% career position with the possibility of an increase up to 100% time at a later date depending on workload and funding.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 11/12/19 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 11/21/19. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced digital communications professional to produce design and layout for a variety of non-routine and moderately complex web site applications; ensure search engine optimization; and develop social media platforms. Demonstrates a full understanding of industry practices and organization policies and procedures. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

The incumbent is an experienced project manager and effective communicator, actively contributing to multidisciplinary project teams, workgroups, and committees. Collaborates with leadership and subject matter experts to develop and implement targeted communication strategies to highlight unit's activities and advance the goals of the organization. Regularly consults with leaders and key operations staff to identify communication opportunities and understand business needs and priorities.

Well versed in content management systems, graphics and illustration software, and applications for publishing and web production. Responsible for layout, design, and production of websites, newsletters, and specialized projects. Advises on issues of functionality, usability, and industry best practices. Writes and edits news releases, stories, and other content for websites and newsletters. Creates original graphic content or sources appropriate images for websites and other projects.

• Degree and/or training in graphic arts, multimedia design, or related field required. Coursework in Cognitive Science or Psychology preferred.

• Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of design and user experience, including skill to design in an appealing, lively and relevant way. Exhibit strong creativity skill.

• Thorough understanding of technical language and requirements of the assigned work. Experience in HTML and PHP.

• Knowledge of content management systems and/or relevant web applications used for web production and organization-specific computer application programs. Understanding of organization's processes, procedures, and applicable rules and regulations for web communications.

• Thorough technical skills in computer applications for web production, image handling, publishing and design, illustration, presentation preparation, animation, web interaction, and /or other state-of-the-art web communication capabilities.

• Proven experience in using Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and content managements systems (e.g., WordPress).

• Skills to create clear, easy-to-navigate, informative, accurate, well-designed, and functional web sites that provide web content consistent with the organization's message and in keeping with management directives and client objectives.

• Skills to develop and implement original ideas and correctly identify and effectively solve problems. Experience utilizing Google Analytics to track website traffic. Provide analysis and information on complex results or activities.

• Demonstrated project coordination experience, ability to set timeframes and meet deadlines, including the ability to be flexible and manage simultaneous projects with varying priorities.

• Strong experience creating electronic and print-based newsletters. Proven ability to produce, write, edit, and distribute newsletters, working closely with directors and project personnel on content and layout.

• Demonstrated experience writing stories, conducting interviews, and arranging photography, video, or graphics to accompany news articles.

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with diverse group of faculty, researchers, project personnel, trainees, administrative staff, external vendors, and collaborators from various federal sponsors.

• Job offer is contingent upon a satisfactory clearance based on background check results.

This job is anticipated to start as a part-time 50% career position with the possibility of an increase up to 100% time at a later date depending on workload and funding.