How to Apply
You must apply through the UM Jobs website (umjobs.org/). In addition to your resume, please submit a cover letter, not to exceed one page. In the body of your letter, please describe how the position fits with and advances your career goals. Your resume and cover letter will be a writing sample for the initial screening process. Please submit your cover letter and resume together as a single electronic document (PDF is preferred, but other formats are also acceptable), as the system will accommodate only one attachment.
Note: Please be aware that you will receive communication from us at LSA Advancement about the status of your application within a week or so after the posting closes.
Who We Are
LSA Advancement champions the liberal arts at the University of Michigan by creating access and opportunities for learning, engagement, and giving that will improve the world. We are 60 professionals building a positive work environment that supports the excellence and transformative power of the college?s liberal arts mission through values-based fundraising and development operations.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will collaborate with our team of development communicators to provide guidance, advice, and maintenance for Advancement's web-based communications. You will support the team by designing and implementing updates to web pages and websites. You will use Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) to create templates, components, and pages.
You'll report directly to the development marketing communications manager.
Required Qualifications*
- Knowledge of a content management platform such as WordPress, AEM, Wix, Drupal, etc.
- Understand the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines to meet federal accessibility requirements
- Have a familiarity with navigating website analytics dashboards to identify trends and results
- Have an understanding of User Experience (UX) design
- Preference will be given to individuals with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with LSA Web Services and a familiarity with LSA?s website hierarchy and architecture.
We encourage applications from candidates with varied perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.
Work Authorization:
Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment, and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Locations
Our office is located at 309 Maynard Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This position offers the option to work in a hybrid (remote and on-site) or fully-remote format.
Additional Information
The salary for this position is $18/hour.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.