Webmaster & Social Media Coordinator

Webmaster & Social Media Coordinator

Employer

Carteret Community College
3505 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
Phone: 252-222-6000

Job Location

Morehead City, NC 28557

Salary/Grade

$40,000 - $50,000 annually

Benefits

State of NC

Job Category

  • Technical/Paraprofessional

Application Period

Opens: Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Closes: Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Target Start Date

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Expected Work Hours

8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

Reports to

Director, Marketing & Public Information

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

Education:  Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information technology, web development, or related field required

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Three to five years of related work experience.
  • Highly proficient in HTML, XHTML, PHP, CSS design, cross-browser and cross platform compatibility, firewalls (functionality and maintenance), Access, mySQL and JavaScript
  • Expert knowledge of Macromedia suite, Adobe suite, Content Management Systems and W3C web standards.
  • Demonstrated experience maintaining and creating WordPress modules, themes, and templates.
  • Expert knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok Google+ and other social media best practices.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Paid per Click (PPC), and web traffic metrics.
  • Ability to troubleshoot website issues in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent multitasking, time-management and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience managing an institutional or higher education website.
  • Basic knowledge of art and graphic design principles.
  • Knowledge of basic marketing principles.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with diverse stakeholders in a large institutional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

See minimum qualifications

Position Description

Carteret Community College is accepting applications for a full-time, on site,  Webmaster/Social Media Coordinator.   This is a full-time benefit eligible position:  pension, paid sick days, paid vacation, 12 paid holidays annually, low cost health and optional insurance (such as vision and dental).

Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, September 27, 2022.  Applicants must attach to their online application a resume, cover letter, and a copy of their unofficial transcript to verify that they meet the minimum education requirement .  

Under the direction of the Director of Marketing and Public Information, the Webmaster and Social Media Coordinator ensures all aspects of the College’s web presence are secure, functional, visually appealing, user-friendly, engaging, and consistently updated. This position handles a range of responsibilities that may include web design and development, routine site and content maintenance, and social media content planning, development, and engagement analysis.

 

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

 

Webmaster: 

  • Serves as the primary contact for all aspects of the College’s website.
  • Manages all website updates, ongoing optimization, troubleshooting, ADA compliance, and UX/UI website innovation.
  • Implements coding best practices related to site performance, SEO, and user experience.
  • Responsible for maintaining mobile responsiveness and visual accessibility for all web content.
  • Encourages and facilitates consistent, creative, and unified web design across the College’s website.
  • Reviews, monitors, and updates the navigation architecture to improve usability.
  • Develops code and styling consistent with the College’s brand to improve appearance and functionality. 
  • Manages and monitors website server performance
  • Collects and analyzes web analytics; identifies opportunities to improve search engine optimization (SEO), time on site, web traffic, and other relevant metrics.
  • Maintains current knowledge of best practices and emerging developments in web design, web development, and technology.

 

Social Media Coordinator: 

  • Develops content strategies according to College’s short- and long-term marketing goals. 
  • Manages all College social media accounts with the goal of increased brand awareness and engagement.
  • Maintains and develops schedules for content placement to increase social media presence.
  • Assists with the development and creation of social media content, editorial, and engagement strategy to maximize audience interest.
  • Maintains consistency in content to ensure alignment with the College’s brand. 
  • Work collaboratively with the Director of Marketing and Public Information to maintain consistent written and visual messaging and design standards.
  • Serve on College committees as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Marketing and Public Information

Supplemental information:

Work is carried out in a standard heated and air-conditioned office environment.  There will be frequent interruptions from students, employees and the public.  Will require some travel throughout the State of North Carolina. Some evening work may be required.

Carteret Community College is an EOE/E-verify employer.  Job offers are conditional and subject to a satisfactory background check.

Carteret  Community College serves and empowers our students and coastal community by providing high-quality education, workforce training, and lifelong enrichment in an innovative and inclusive learning environment. 

 

Job Post Contact

Human Resources Office

Carteret Community College

3505 Arendell Street

Morehead City, NC 28557

252-222-6275 office

252-222-6006 fax