Position Vacancy ID:
94711-AS

Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable

Working Title:
Communications Specialist

Official Title:
UNIV RELATIONS SPEC(T54DN) or ASSOC UNIV REL SPEC(T54FN)

Hiring Department(s):
A719370-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/FP&M EHS ENGR & TECH SERV

FTE:
100%

Anticipated Begin Date:
AUGUST 07, 2018

Term:
This is a renewable appointment.

Advertised Salary:
Minimum $40,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Degree and area of specialization:
Bachelor's Degree required; preferably in Web Design or Development, e-Learning, Digital Communications, Computer Science, or a related field.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Two years of experience in a web design/development, communications or computer science position.

License or Certificate:


Position Summary:
Under general supervision of the Assistant Director, Engineering and Technical Services in the Department of Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) in the Division of Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M), the incumbent will be responsible for designing and maintaining the EH&S website and supporting the staff responsible for implementing the department's online training. The person will work collaboratively with team members in EH&S, FP&M, and the University's IT staff in AIMS and DoIT to support the related technology systems and ensure excellent customer service.

This position provides a combination of web support, e-learning and IT services including development, maintenance, data collection reporting tools, IT support and training for staff in all EH&S teams.

The staff of EH&S are committed to promoting and protecting safety, health and the environment of the campus. EH&S professionals provide guidance, technical consultation and expertise to the campus community in the areas of animal, biological, chemical, radiation, fire and general safety.

Additional Information:
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
* Knowledge of web layout and design principles and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for rapid prototyping
* Knowledge of inter- and intranet, web servers and browsers, and computer operating systems
* Familiarity with Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
* Knowledge of WordPress standards and functionality
* Knowledge of supporting applications from outside vendor, e.g., Firehouse, Onsite, Box, VoIP, and Quickbooks
* Skill in using Adobe Creative Suite (Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop)
* Familiarity with e-Learning authoring tools such as Articulate, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Presenter or iSpring Presenter
* Familiarity with e-learning content management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle or Cornerstone On Demand
* Web experience including creation of wireframes, storyboards, user and process flows and site maps
* Basic coding skills necessary to support design of the department?s website and maximize use of e-learning authoring and content management tools used to produce EH&S online training modules and the website
* Knowledge of Federal Accessibility standards, W3C and US Section 508 Standards
* Effective communication and inter-personal skills
* Organizational skills and ability to plan, organize and prioritize work activities and assignments
* Ability to operate a variety of computer platforms and operating systems including Mac OS and Windows
* Ability to research and learn new software and adapt to changes in technology
* Ability to maintain professional, service-focused relationships with diverse customer base and co-workers

Contact:
Dawn Bierman
dawn.bierman@wisc.edu
608-265-4057
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered, applications must be submitted online. Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter outlining relevant qualifications and experience.

Additional Link:
Full Position Details

NOTE: A Period of Evaluation will be Required

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.

Applications Open: Jul 19 2018 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Aug 2 2018 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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