St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Web Design Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Web Coordination SITE: SE

SALARY SCHEDULE: Technical - GRADE: 2

BASIC FUNCTION:

Operates a computer to design and create a variety of computer art and web page designs to be published and utilized by the college on the college web sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

v      Performs computer graphic design utilizing various programs from the design concept to final product.

v      Works in cooperation with Institutional Advancement to coordinate web designs and content.

v      Meets with department staff to plan for web sites that will promote enrollment and provide information to students and the community.

v      Responsible for update of college web sites on a daily basis.

v      Performs graphic creation and optimization, layout and design of web pages and templates.

v      Works with departments to organize and format information in a manner that is appropriate for web. 

v      Assists the Supervisor in special projects and in providing direction to content editors in departments collegewide.

v      Responsible for minor changes to college web-based forms.

v      Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

AA degree in Web Design; Bachelors preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Three (3) years experience in web design.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of computer graphics and web page layout. Knowledge of computer software used in the web and graphic design field, including but not limited to: Adobe Photoshop, MS FrontPage, Cascading Style Sheets, HTML, Javascript. Knowledge of the techniques used in web development. Ability to design computer art projects. Ability to operate a computer.  Ability to begin and complete projects. Drafting skills. Interpersonal skills. Proofreading skills.

Revised 5/04