University Webmaster at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Job Description

• The University Webmaster reports to the Deputy Director, Digital Resources & Multi-Media Services and is responsible for the management of AUN’s web-based information and for ensuring that the websites are kept up-to-date and error-free.
• The incumbent will work across departments and units of AUN to ensure that the websites accurately reflect and support the activities of the internal and external AUN community and the broader AUN marketing, communication and branding objectives.
• The duties shall include but not limited to developing and implementing AUN’s web systems and infrastructure and serving as a point of contact for website development projects and also lead the process of managing and periodically re-designing (when necessary) a highly competitive web outlook, in accordance with the development philosophy of the American University of Nigeria.
• The incumbent develops web infrastructure while utilizing applications to ensure optimum technical performance, as well as assessing new technologies for applicability to AUN’s website.
• S/he monitors the usage and traffic of AUN websites and providing regular reports on performance and traffic to the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications.
• S/he formulates and enforces web policies and standards that, among other things, establish procedures for ensuring the readiness, quality and accuracy of web content
• Assesses the University’s stakeholder relationship practices and design; and produces electronic forms and data management systems as well as enhanced mail merge and emailing systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• The incumbent will produce attractive and appealing electronic and printed documents, presentations and reports working closely with the Graphic Artists in the Multimedia Unit
• Manages AUN web advertising under the supervision of the head of the Marketing Unit, undertakes other tasks as required by the Supervisor and the head of the Department. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (preferably) or an ICT-related discipline (a Master’s Degree in Data Science & Analytics or a related field is an advantage) with at least six years’ experience working with web content and information systems or in related fields preferably in higher education.
• Must be competent in the use of PHP, HTML, XHTML, CSS, PHPMyAdmin, JavaScript, Joomla! Content Management System, Web authoring tools (e.g. Dreamweaver, FrontPage) and have basic knowledge in the use of multimedia and graphic animation software.
• Must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and must be able to effectively communicate technical policies and procedures to non-technical personnel.
• Must be capable of developing web-applications and computer-based information systems and have exceptional Desktop Publishing (DTP) skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications with ease.
• Possesses very good interpersonal communication skills.