Web Content Editor (75%) /Web Developer (25%)

Kern Community College District

Position Number: 03127

Posting Date: 09/23/2020

Position Closing Date:

Initial Screening Date: 10/07/2020

Open Until Filled: No

Position Type: Classified

Rate:

Work Week: 40 hours per week, 12 month position

Minimum Salary: $4,855.34 (75%), $6,215.24 (25%) per month

Maximum Salary:

Benefits:
Kern Community College District provides a rich health and welfare benefits offering to our employees, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability.

In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection:

• Flex 125
• Additional products and services through American Fidelity
• Supplemental voluntary life insurance
• Tax Shelter Annuities

The District participates in CalPERS retirement system and Social Security benefits for Classified and Management employees. Employees covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), are vested 100% after five years of full time service credit. All coverages begin on the first day of the month following the hire date.

Benefit Website Link:
Benefits Website


College/Site: Cerro Coso College

Location: CC-Main Campus, Ridgecrest

Basic Function:
Web Content Editor (75%)
Under the direction of the college official responsible for public information, implement and manage web content using a content management system; implement social media strategies; provide training and technical support to staff and faculty in association with our web presence; develop and write text for publication on the web.

Develop and edit web pages using a content management system; proofread and edit page content including page design layout to ensure compliance with district-wide standards and industry best practices.

Work with various campus and district administrative and departmental offices to produce,maintain and edit web-related content in a variety of formats including (but not limited to) webpages, portal channels, newsletters, blogs, articles, surveys, email campaigns and social media.

Work with subject matter experts to ensure grammatical quality and optimal comprehension of published online content.
Write audience-targeted text to be posted to the web and portal by interviewing others and gathering information from internal and external sources.

Create, edit and manage content such as graphics, photography, video, and text to ensure it remains relevant, current and has a consistent style and voice; ensure appropriate metadata is maintained for the content; manage the clearance and proofreading processes for content publishing.

Assume point-of-contact tasks and communications in response to staff and faculty questions related to document workflow,
publication, content maintenance and usage of social media.

Address web site accessibility issues for disabled persons; maintain current knowledge of standards and assure compliance.

Contribute to and implement taxonomy standards for content.

Contribute to and implement Search Engine Optimization strategy.

Identify new content opportunities as well as necessary content changes or updates based on student feedback and organizational goals.
Maintain the college's social media presence; train faculty and staff on appropriate use of social media; monitor social media channels to ensure compliance with guidelines.

Participate in groups and committees related to web-based technologies.

Participate in the development and review of web standards; address concerns related to the college's web presence.

Perform web-related consultant duties for campus administrative offices and departmental offices.

Identify and evaluate new products and technologies for possible implementation; maintain current knowledge of technological advances and industry trends.

Train and provide technical direction and advice to co-workers.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Web Developer Duties (25%)
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, responsible for the analysis, design, programming, testing, support, installation and maintenance of web-based applications developed in-house and/or by a third party; responsible for integrating various systems with web applications.

Design, develop, analyze, modify, support and debug web-based applications written in a variety
of programming languages.

Integrate various systems with existing business applications including, but not limited to, Luminis portal, student information, learning management, content management and identity and access management systems.

Implement the technical architecture that supports the College and District web sites.

Use various relational database management systems to design databases, produce applications and facilitate the integration of disparate systems.

Prepare and maintain documentation related to custom applications and modifications of third party software.

Contribute toward the development of Internet and web related policies and procedures.

Participate on committees as an expert in the appropriate use of Internet-based technology and web sites in accordance with district wide policy and standards as well as industry best practices.

Analyze system failures and design effective security, backup and recovery systems.

Participate in the planning and support of hardware, software and network operations as it relates to supported applications.

Research accessibility issues and ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related regulations.

Act as the top tier of technical support for assigned applications including interaction with third party vendor support on complex issues.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of the District's content management system.

Provide training and support for web based systems.

Work closely with college staff to support and enhance their use of the portal.

Provide ongoing design and maintenance of channels based on college requirements for the portal.

Participate in the system administration duties for web-based applications as assigned.

Interact with users to help identify areas of improvement for assigned systems.

Other duties as assigned.


Education and Experience:
Must meet minimum qualifications for both positions

WEB EDITOR
An Associate degree or higher in communication, marketing, computer studies or related field and two years experience with web development and/or editorial experience.

WEB DEVELOPER
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems or related field AND three years experience with web programming/development.

Note: Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.

Note: The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.


Knowledge and Abilities:
WEB EDITOR
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Superior writing and editing skills.
• Experience with the specific conventions of writing and editing for the Web.
• Page layout and design of web pages.
• Use and applications of computer equipment including scanner, digital camera and printer.
• HTML and CSS.
• Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Develop, implement and oversee the college web site.
• Develop, implement and oversee social media strategy.
• Improve written content with attention to detail.
• Work in a Content Management System.
• Operate various software programs in the development and maintenance of the web site.
• Operate various hardware equipment including scanners, digital cameras and printers.
• Train users effectively.
• Prepare and maintain records and files.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

WEB DEVELOPER
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Advanced knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Programming languages intended for web development such as ASP, ASP.net, PHP, Java, etc.
• Principles and techniques of computer programming, systems analysis, data processing and programming documentation.
• JavaScript frameworks such as JQuery.
• Managing and using a Content Management System
• Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Working knowledge of Windows Server and Unix operating systems.
• Version Control Systems.
• Page layout and design of web pages.
• Web project management, structured design techniques, information architecture and usability as it relates to the web.
• ADA law, regulations and compliance requirements.

ABILITY TO:

• Develop, implement and manage the college web site.
• Provide assistance and technical support to faculty, staff and students in association with the web site.
• Operate various software programs in the development and maintenance of the web site.
• Operate various hardware equipment including scanners, digital camera, printers and others.
• Work with server software.
• Train users effectively.
• Prepare and maintain records and files.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Salary Grade: 46.5 & 51.5

Special Instructions to Applicants:
First Review of Applications:
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) on October 7, 2020 are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

• Completed application packet must include:*
• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Unofficial Transcripts from all colleges attended showing degree(s) conferred (copies, and downloads are acceptable).
• List of six (6) professional references - Listed on application form

Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

Additional openings that become available prior to the end of the hiring process may also be filled from the qualified applicants.

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.


All applicants must apply online at https://careers.kccd.edu/postings/14062. Emails will not be accepted.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, the Kern Community College District encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply.





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