Position Title: Coord,Information & Technology

Employee Classification: Web Designer

College/Division: Student Success & Enroll Management

Department: 520830-STUDENT LIFE

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  16.61

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Non-Exempt

Summary:  Help Us Tell Our Story! The Department of Student Life is seeking an innovative and creative leader to serve as the next Coordinator of Communications & Technology. The Coordinator will provide important support to the Department of Student Life and Division of Student Success in the area of internal and external communications, technology, and marketing specific to NMSU student needs. The Coordinator is responsible for maintenance and implementation of the Crimson Connection [Engage] Platform, DSS and Student Life websites, and will assist with overall communication strategies that promote and support the NMSU Student Success mission.

Classification Summary:
Develops and maintains web sites for a department, college, or program. Creates content, adapts existing content to a Web-friendly format, creates and maintains the logical structure of the content. Works with a variety of departments, colleges and others as appropriate.

Classification Standard Duties:
Develops and maintains plan for organization's Internet presence, based on management priorities, policy directions, and goals. Creates enhancements and modifications to web sites; organizes and maintains the sites. Assesses new standards, technologies and trends, and formulates strategies and plans for future enhancement of web sites. Programs HTML and uploads pages to the web sites.Ensures that web sites are accessible from a variety of different environments. Produces a consistent visual image on the web sites including maintenance of templates and image archives. Ensures that images are delivered to the viewer at sufficiently high speed and quality. Creates image links, and ensures that links are up to date; updates information on pages and databases so that content is current.Troubleshoots and repairs bugs and problems. Responds to web designer mail; provides and analyzes traffic statistics and reports. Develops, researches, writes/edits and creates layout for new sections/features. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:High School diploma or GED certificate.; Required Experience:Four (4) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Completion of a post-secondary degree or certificate may substitute for years of experience.; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge and understanding of current authoring languages, editing and authoring tools, and related website technologies. Knowledge and understanding of internet operations and functionality, and of a wide range of internet programming and design tools. Knowledge of the Internet, ftp, telnet and the ability to develop website documents. Knowledge of html, dhtml, css, JavaScript, PHP, web page creation, and web site maintenance.; SKILLS:Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Project management skills. Strategic planning skills. Proofreading and editing skills. Skill in computer graphics and layout. Skill in the use of computerized page layout and design software.; ABILITIES:Ability to effectively manage time and schedules. Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Ability to utilize computerized word processing and internet software. Ability to evaluate new and evolving website technologies. Ability to create and analyze reports.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Coordinator, under direction of the Dean of Students, provides support to the Department of Student Life and Division of Student Success in the area of internal and external communications, technology and marketing specific to NMSU student needs. The Coordinator is responsible for maintenance and implementation of the Crimson Connection [Engage] Platform, DSS and Student Life websites, and will assist with overall communication strategies that promote and support the NMSU Student Success mission.

This position is responsible for training and directing records systems and assignments handled by students, staff, and faculty (users of Crimson Connection). This position also extracts data from various reports associated with the engagement platform, websites, and develops strategies to address concerns or maximize usage of tools. Maintains the Crimson Connection Student Engagement Software.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education / Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business, communication, marketing, computer technology or related field.
• Experience implementing a comprehensive marketing and communications plan, including development of and oversight of budget, as well as overall promotions management,
• Knowledge of both higher education computing technology and student engagement initiatives

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Brand standards, program development and coordination skills; knowledge of electronic marketing protocols; knowledge of NMSU communications protocols, policies and procedures,
• Web site development and maintenance skills - CASCADE, WordPress
• Basic knowledge of and experience with API’s, File Transfer Protocols and Data Formats,
• Strong graphic design expertise; writing/editing ability; CANVA, Adobe InDesign, Photo, etc.
• Strong photography and videography skills,
• Ability to interface with stakeholders; leadership, management, and supervisory experience.

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Ann Goodman, 575-646-1722, anng@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.