Webmaster

TITLE :   Webmaster

DEPARTMENT :   Information Technology

REPORTS TO :   Chief Information Officer

CLASSIFICATION :   Staff-12 months

EFFECTIVE DATE : TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS :   37.5 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT STATUS :   Full-Time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION :   Exempt

JOB SUMMARY :

The webmaster manages all aspects of the university website and Intranet; including but not limited to maintaining content, managing the hosted environment and technical administration of the website, and ensuring the website is functioning properly and available to the University community at all times.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Coordinates, integrates, and manages information contributed to the webpages; establishes template formats and logical structures for webpages, as appropriate; may guide and assist contributors with editorial and publishing-related issues, as appropriate.
• Assists content managers with the development of webpages. This is to include one-on-one counseling as well as continuous group workshops. Creates and revises web content as needed.
• Monitors and provides ongoing analysis of the University’s webpages to identify broken links and content errors as well as outdated content.
• Keep abreast of current technology and incorporate new ideas and functions to keep the content management system (CMS) up to date.
• Provides technical support for the website and works as a liaison to the hosting company.
• Participates in Web planning and development projects and assists in developing and maintaining operational controls and procedures for the KSU Website.
• Provide analytical support for the creation of information sharing policies and procedures.
• Maintain consistency, uniformity, and professionalism across the KSU website.
• Identifies training needs, prepares and delivers ongoing training for University content managers and other website users.
• Performs ongoing evaluation of website software and hardware to ensure the continued and future effectiveness and efficiency of the homepage and front facing pages.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY :

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

OTHER DUTIES :

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's degree with 3 to 5 years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Licensing and Certifications :   NA

WORKING CONDITIONS :

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge / skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.