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Manager, Web and Digital Design
Columbia University
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Manager, Web and Digital Design

Columbia University

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Posted:
October 5, 2019
Location:
New York, New York
Salary:
Open
Categories:
Administrative/Support, Staff/Administrative
Advertised Summary Job Description: Reporting to the Executive Director of Communications, the Manager, Web and Digital Design will be responsible for bringing to life The Data Science Institute's (DSI) brand with speed and conviction, while maintaining high standards for original concept and detailed execution. S/he will oversee the design and management of digital content to DSI's various web properties and social media. The Manager, Web and Digital Design will serve as the single point of contact that enables the digital communication of the work conducted at The Data Science Institute.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and update innovative content presentations for DSI's main website including:
- News stories;
- Events;
- Photo and image galleries;
- Multimedia presentations;
- Data visualizations, graphs, charts, and interactive graphics, and infographics;
- Slide decks.
- Work closely with University web technical team to assist in developing and implementing new websites and enhancements to DSI's existing site;
- Help design visual stories for Institute website, including creating images and infographics;
- Serve as a representative to University web personnel to determine web needs and work with CUIT and other vendors to meet those needs on a timely basis;
- Compile and interpret reports on website data using digital analytics, including Google;
- Maintain a repository of digital graphical images for all media use and provide appropriate news and video content to the Columbia University website and outside media as directed;
- In conjunction with other members of the communications team use social media to advance the Institute's mission;
- Recommend ways to integrate emerging technologies and best practices into our website and digital properties;
- Help design and style content for electronic newsletters;
Routine maintenance of websites;
- Other assignments as assigned/required.

General Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience required. Proven ability to create and edit drawn images and photographs, style text for digital use, design web pages and websites; excellent written communication skills necessary. Must have demonstrated experience in information architecture, web UX and visual design, and front-end web development. Must be proficient in all Mac OS and Windows operating systems; various software applications, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, in particular Photoshop, HTML editor, Drupal, Keynote, and FTP clients; and various scripting languages and web development tools, including (X)HTML, CSS, Javascript/JQuery, and PHP. Must have 4-6 years of experience managing content in the Drupal Content Management System and demonstrated ability to learn other CMS platforms as needed. Familiarity with Powerpoint a plus. Must be an active user of social media with a focus on audience engagement and advancing the Institute brand and voice. Must be creative, a team player, and a self-starter.

Additional Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications: Must be a service oriented professional who demonstrates creativity in performing assigned tasks, has flexibility and performs well under pressure. Must have great project-management skills and must be able to consistently meet tight deadlines. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively to a variety of constituent groups, including Institute and University administrators, faculty, graduates, students, and professionals in corporate relations and government; the ability to coordinate and execute multiple projects simultaneously; written and interpersonal skills, including the ability to function well in a team environment.

As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Council of Ivy Group Presidents (Ivy League), it is imperative that members of the Columbia University community, in all matters related to the intercollegiate athletics program, exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to NCAA, Conference, University, and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education rules and regulations.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Internal Number: 126_172137
About Columbia University
Columbia University is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.
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