Webmaster at Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa

Job Description

• The Webmaster is responsible for the management of OAUSTECH’s web-based information.
• S/he coordinates the inputting of regular content into OAUSTECH’s websites gathered from a range of sources both within and outside the OAUSTECH community, implements the design of and manage the day-to-day maintenance of OAUSTECH’s websites and entire web presence, monitors web activities, and incorporate new technologies and enhancements into OAUSTECH websites and assists with general multimedia-related and communications- related tasks as may be periodically required.

Detailed Listing of Responsibilities

• Create new web pages and update existing web pages as necessary.
• Collaborate with departments and units in OAUSTECH to constantly update and renew web content, setting up systems/procedures to encourage timeliness, quality, and accuracy of web page information.
• Make sure that the OAUSTECH site works correctly and all links are active. Archive old web pages and ensure consistency in the level of content and look and feel across the website.
• Maintain an image database for use on the website.
• Oversee the training and technical support of Departmental Web Officers.
• Maintain custody of all hardware and software necessary for managing and operating the website.
• Develop and implement OAUSTECH’s web systems and infrastructure and serve as a point of contact for website development projects.
• Develop OAUSTECH’s website infrastructure, utilize applications to ensure good technical performance, and assess new technologies for applicability to OAUSTECH’s website.
• Use available technology to promote the OAUSTECH website and gather web-based statistical information for analysis.
• Assist in the formulation and enforcement of website policies and standards that, among other things, establish procedures to ensure the readiness, quality, and accuracy of the website content, and assist in educating members of the OAUSTECH community about policies and standards.
• Produce electronic newsletters and mailings, as well as manage OAUSTECH’s mailing lists.
• Assist in the production of attractive and appealing electronic and printed documents, presentations, and reports.
• Manage all OAUSTECH’s web advertising and be responsible for the creation and deployment of banner and text link ads.
• Oversee OAUSTECH’s social networking initiatives in (but not limited to) Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Flickr, and YouTube.
• Undertake other communications tasks as required by the Head of University Relations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from a recognized tertiary institution in a relevant field, with at least three (3) years cognate experience.
• Excellent written language skills (non-negotiable).
• Advanced knowledge of university-supported applications.
• 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.
• Ability to learn and support new technologies.
• Multitasking, competent at, or comfortable at least, with multimedia editing suites and software.
• Working continuously on a task until completion (or referral to third parties, if appropriate.
• Certifications in MCSE, CCNA, and others are preferable.

Salary
CONUASS 9.