ASSOCIATE EDITOR II(VWU EDITOR)

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:12:00 CDT

Department: International Writing

Salary: $37,624.00 - $41,000.00

Advertising Ends On: 08/28/2008

Job Duties:
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
Under direction of the Virtual Writing University (VWU) Editorial Board, this position will assist and coordinate production of the VWU, including planning, gathering, writing, and editing content; and assist with the administrative aspects of the VWU.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with the Advisory Panel to shape the vision of the VWU.

Collaborate with various stakeholders to facilitate content development and implementation.

Assist in developing and determining the content of the VWU.

Write copy and conduct interviews, and select photographs and artwork.

Coordinate the progress of publications through the stages of copy preparation, including editing for style, content, and organization.

Coordinate photography and graphic design.

Serve as project manager on current and new features of the VWU.

Develop marketing and outreach strategies.

Maintain knowledge of electronic technologies.

Produce audio and video materials as needed for VWU content.

Digitally Archive materials relevant to the UI writing programs.

Consult with University faculty, staff, and students concerning electronic publication needs.

Consult with graphic artists or web designers as needed.

Evaluate software programs and make purchasing recommendations.

Assist in the preparation of VWU budgets, and the monitoring and review of related expenditures.

Initiate copyright procedures on electronically published material.

Train and schedule, and assign and evaluate the work of, assigned support staff.

Review electronic materials and suggest revisions.

Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.

Bring a creative perspective to the Advisory Panel of the VWU, participating in brainstorming sessions and experimenting with new directions.

Reach out to constituents to enlarge the scope of the VWU.

ADDITIONAL POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

Demonstrate respect for all members of the University community in the course of performing one's duties and in response to administrators, supervisors, coworkers, and customers; constructively brings forward workplace concerns to coworkers and/or supervisor.

Welcome the richness of talent from a diverse workforce and recognizes that diversity brings stimulation, challenge, and energy that contribute to a productive and effective workplace.

Represent the interests of the University and of unit leadership in the use of resources to meet service and productivity demands within unit goals and budgets; strive to promote continual process and quality improvement.

Seek opportunities to enhance one's own professional knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to one's current position and/or to prepare for potential future roles and overall career development.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks(criminal history, child/dependent adult sexual abuse) will be conducted on final candidates for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics. Background checks may also be conducted for other positions.

DESIGN ARTIST I(GRAPHIC & WEB DESIGNER)

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Library Administration & General

Salary: $13,730.00 - $17,100.00

Advertising Ends On: 09/09/2008

Job Duties:
Hiring range $13,730.00 - $17,100.00; start date negotiable. Creative, skilled, highly technical position designing web and print projects for the University of Iowa Libraries. Work as a member of a communications team that connects students, faculty/staff and general public to UI Libraries resources and services. Responsibilities: designs and implements innovative approaches to web communication for the UI Libraries' website, www.lib.uiowa.edu; designs printed publications including Libraries' magazine and annual report; performs other web and publications tasks as assigned. The position is split between Library Information Technology (55%) and Public Relations (45%). It reports to the Head of Enterprise Applications and Web Services and works closely with the Coordinator of Public Relations as well as staff outside the UI Libraries (e.g., photographers, freelance or student designers and University Printing).

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ASSOCIATE EDITOR II(VWU EDITOR)

DESIGN ARTIST I(GRAPHIC & WEB DESIGNER)