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Job Posting Title: Web Designer
Position Type: Professional / Unclassified
Department: LSUAM ORED - SG - Communications (Roy E Kron III (00003412))
Work Location: 0112 Sea Grant Building
Pay Grade: Professional
Job Description: The web designer is responsible for creating and maintaining the program's online identity through LSG's websites built on the WordPress platform, as well as on multiple social media channels. The web designer is responsible for ensuring web-based content - including downloadable files - are ADA (Section 504/508) compliant. The web designer maintains and manages the program's listservs, the program's audio-visual resources and provides support to program personnel using those resources and assists with the development and design of online forms, creation of electronic newsletters and other electronic communications.
Job Responsibilities: Responsible for creating and maintaining the program's online identity through LSG's websites built on the WordPress platform, as well as on multiple social media channels. Responsible for ensuring web-based content - including downloadable files - are ADA (Section 504/508) compliant. (75%)
Maintains and manages the program's audio-visual resources and provides support to program personnel using those resources. Maintains and manages the program's listservs and listserv communications. Assists with the development and design of online forms and other electronic communications. (20%)
Other duties as assigned. (5%)
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, English, graphic design, fine arts or a closely related field and 1 year experience. Proficiency in Adobe Create Suite (Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, Illustrator, InDesign), the WordPress platform, as well as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); understanding of ADA compliance; familiarity with various social media platforms; understanding of basic photography/graphic design principles.
LSU is committed to creating an inclusive space where our employees feel valued for their skills and uniqueness. If you do not meet the minimum qualifications as listed but have significant experience within the major job responsibilities, we welcome your application.
Preferred Qualifications: The ability to communicate appropriately with scientists and subject-matter specialists of various disciplines; being able to work collaboratively with a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds, as well as being able to work independently; being able to multitask, as well as prioritize tasks; being able to meet deadlines; being able to travel (drive) independently throughout south Louisiana and a willingness to work in inclement weather on occasion.
Additional Job Description: Special Instructions: Please provide cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.
Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.
A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.
Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities this position shall be subject to pre-employment screenings.
For questions or concerns about updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email
[email protected].
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Roy Kron at
[email protected].
Posting Date: October 7, 2024
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency: LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (
[email protected]).
HCM Contact Information: For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email
[email protected]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting. Louisiana State University
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