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Web Designer & Digital Strategist

Union College
Schenectady, USA
Full-time
Mid · 4+ years experience
Hybrid
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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Qualifications:

  • Experience: 4-6+ years of digital/web design experience, with flexibility for a high-energy candidate possessing strong entrepreneurial initiative and a broad skill set required.
  • Visual & Web Design: Portfolio demonstrating clean web layout design, strong typography, intuitive UX/UI principles, and responsive design execution.
  • Content Strategy Interest: Experience or strong interest in user journey mapping, content hierarchy, copy editing, and digital media strategy.
  • CMS Experience: Hands-on experience working inside a Content Management System (Drupal experience is highly desirable).
  • Technical Aptitude: Basic to intermediate front-end coding skills (HTML, CSS, basic JavaScript) to implement design tweaks and troubleshoot page layouts.
  • Project Management skills: An ability to work collaboratively with clients to shepherd projects throughout the entire process.
  • Adaptability & Initiative: Self-directed mindset with a desire to take ownership, solve diverse challenges, and shape a role in an "all hands on deck" higher education environment.
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  • 4-6+ years of digital/web design experience, with flexibility for a high-energy candidate possessing strong entrepreneurial initiative and a broad skill set required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in higher education or working with non-profit / institutional brands.
  • Familiarity with web accessibility guidelines (WCAG) in an academic setting.
  • Basic experience with digital analytics (Google Analytics) or SEO best practices to inform content strategy decisions.
  • Bachelor’s or other degree.
  • Compensation:
  • The annual salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
  • Location: Schenectady, NY
  • We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.
  • We offer exceptional benefits including:
  • Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
  • Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays (in accordance with policy)
  • Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
  • Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
  • Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
  • Tuition Exchange
  • Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.
  • E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

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