Details
Posted: 11-Feb-23
Location: Northampton, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: R-202300092
If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at recruiting-u@smith.edu.
College Relations
Job Description
Job Summary
The Digital Design Assistant plays an important role within the College Relations team, which strengthens the reputation and relationships of Smith College. This position's primary responsibility is to assist with and collaborate in the maintenance and development of the college's public-facing institutional digital content. They assist in creating and/or sourcing graphics, images, animations and forms for use on websites and other web-based applications
Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Essential Functions
Content Maintenance and Production: 70%
Respond to a variety of web-related requests from college academic and administrative departments, updating content on websites with submissions from clients. Update and maintain time-sensitive material and monitor pages for outdated material, inaccuracies, broken links and compliance with policies on standards and accessibility. Assist with the remediation of the website and digital documents to meet accessibility requirements. Assist faculty and staff college-wide in their use of the Drupal web editor. Keep up-to-date with best practices in website navigation and usability, emerging web delivery methods, accessibility, social media and other trends.
Development and Design: 30%
Assist in designing and creating new sections of the Smith website to further communications and outreach initiatives, while enforcing accessibility standards and existing brand standards. Design and create high-quality, on-brand graphics for the college's digital needs in a timely manner (including animation, a plus). Develop and maintain complex web-based forms for clients and departments.
Other Functions
Perform other duties as assigned.
All employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses)
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Skills
Ability to author in CSS and HTML.
Skilled in Drupal preferred.
Animation and illustration skills are a plus.
Photography skills are a plus.
Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. After Effects skills are a plus.
Excellent creative and design abilities showcasing inventive and compelling work.
Familiarity with accessibility best practices.
High standard of accuracy and attention to detail; strong organizational skills.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Positive work ethic; good relationship management skills and a good team player.
Ability to work independently and in a group setting.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
Creative, enthusiastic and strategic with an ability to suggest improvements.
Flexibility to revise ideas with input from team members and other college partners.
Additional Information
In addition to your cover letter and resume, please submit at least one work sample that demonstrates your graphic design skills.
For the care and safety of our community, Smith College requires that all employees be vaccinated as a condition of employment and as such, the incumbent will be required to be immunized against COVID-19 on or before their first day of employment. Proof of vaccination status will be required. Individuals may seek medical or religious exemption with HR, but must do so prior to their arrival.
Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position . Be sure you have provided all attachments before submitting your application.
You will NOT be able to attach additional files after you have hit the Submit button.
Review of applications will begin
February 27, 2023
Compensation Grade:
Grade L Non-exempt
Position Type:
Regular
About Smith College
Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at recruiting-u@smith.edu.
Diversity and a culture of inclusion among students, staff, faculty, and administration are crucial to the mission and values of Smith College. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religions, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
