Job Description

Position Details

Position Information



Position Title
Web & Digital Media Specialist


Department/Unit
Schulich School of Law - General


Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada


Posting Number
S09-23


Employee Group
DPMG


Position Type
Regular, On-Going


Duration of Contract (if applicable)



Employment Type
Full Time


Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0


Salary
$48,529 - $64,821 per annum


Classification
ADM-04


Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months.


About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region\xe2\x80\x99s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.


Job Summary
As the first university-based common law school in the nation, the Schulich School of Law offers a unique and enlightened approach to legal education. The faculty of law has a diverse curriculum, leading specializations, and internationally recognized faculty. Reporting to the Manager of Communications, the Web & Digital Media Specialist plays a crucial role within Schulich Law\xe2\x80\x99s Communications and Marketing team, serving as the web expert. The Specialist collaborates across the entire law school, with Institutes and research groups, and individual faculty, staff and students to enhance Schulich Law\xe2\x80\x99s web profile and presence. The Specialist is responsible for developing original content and suggesting creative ways to attract, engage, and inform stakeholders on the website.


Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic leadership, initiative and oversight of Schulich Law\xe2\x80\x99s web and digital media content, including undergraduate and graduate programs and specializations, student services, admissions, alumni relations and advancement, our three institutes, two legal clinics, the Indigenous Blacks and Mi\xe2\x80\x99kmaw Initiative, and research labs.
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in working with the University\xe2\x80\x99s Web Content Management System to manage Schulich Law\xe2\x80\x99s faculty website, and to ensure the website meets best practices for user experience, information architecture, and search engine optimization.
• Develop new content for the web, including writing copy and sourcing images and graphics.
• Manage Schulich Law\xe2\x80\x99s web content migration from Adobe Experience Manager Classic to Touch UI, including working with Schulich Law stakeholders to audit, redevelop and rewrite web content, with guidance from Dalhousie\xe2\x80\x99s Communications, Marketing and Creative Services Team.
• Make recommendations to Schulich Law\xe2\x80\x99s web contributors (approximately 16 staff across the faculty) and unit leaders on how to best use the website to advance strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with the communications team to write and develop content for a variety of platforms.

Note

Must be available for after hour events on occasion.

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Dalhousie\xe2\x80\x99s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.


Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a related field preferred e.g. Public Relations, Marketing or Communications, Web Content Development and Strategy, plus three years\xe2\x80\x99 related experience (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience).
• High level of expertise using Content Management Systems.
• Experience in writing for the web and regular website maintenance.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and knowledge of CSS and HTML.
• Attention to detail, ability to learn quickly, and the capacity to solve problems efficiently.
• Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills, for diverse audiences using an array of formats (web, mobile, formal reports, etc.).

Assets

• Project Management training and/or experience

Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie\xe2\x80\x99s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication
• Service

Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.


Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.


Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi\xe2\x80\x99kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.


Posting Detail Information



Number of Vacancies
1


Open Date
01/16/2023


Close Date
01/30/2023


Open Until Filled
No


Special Instructions to Applicant