Web Content Assistant

Full Time
Corvallis, OR 97331
Posted
Job description
This recruitment will be used to fill 1 part-time (15-20 hours per week) Web Content Assistant position for Extension Communications at Oregon State University (OSU).
This position will provide Extension website content support as part of the Extension Communications team.
Position Duties
  • Extension website content support/maintenance:
    • Manually convert web resources into the new content types (e.g., from PDF to HTML, one content type to another) and/or fill in additional metadata as part of updating, integrating and migrating content between web-based platforms
    • Assist in creating an inventory of assigned tasks, time per task, and progress to show status toward goal completion
    • Assist with other web-based content tasks as needed, such as double-checking content formatting, using reports to check for and fix broken links or misspellings, and gathering information to help with seasonal or cross-promotional content planning.
    • Communicate and work effectively by checking in to troubleshoot issues, ask clarifying questions and incorporate suggested improvements into future tasks
  • Digital image content support/maintenance:
    • Effectively learn and use a content management system, digital asset management system and related software tools to complete tasks, such as managing metadata or archive processes
    • Support digital image management by accurately filling in keywords and descriptions
    • Assist in reducing duplicate images and potential copyright and accessibility issues by researching and adding missing information such as photo credits or alternative text to images
    • Assist in exporting select photos and associated metadata from the digital asset management software for use in the Extension website
  • Other duties/projects as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
  • Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
  • Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
  • Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
    • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
    • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
    • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
    • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
    • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*


  • International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented; able to understand complex processes in a way that allows accuracy in task completion
  • Able to apply instructions and incorporate suggested changes in a consistent way while practicing good judgement on when to ask for clarification
  • Must be able to demonstrate flexibility, prioritize and switch tasks with efficiency
  • Demonstrated ability to learn how to use new software quickly
  • Experience working and collaborating within a team environment
  • Experience with software tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, email, videoconferencing, and file sharing
  • Demonstrated organizational skills
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity
  • Completed at least one academic year of college.
  • Experience with managing content on websites
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
P09050SE

Number of Vacancies
1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
10/05/2022

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date
09/01/2022

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date
09/25/2022

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students

Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
  • Resume
  • A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position


For additional information please contact: Debbie Sayer at debbie.sayer@oregonstate.edu.

Applications will continue to be accepted until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

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