Job Description

Posting number: 01613

Department: University Relations SE

Job classification: Web Support Assistant - Student Employment

Posting type: Student Employment

Categories: Student Employment

The Student Web Support Assistant will assist the Web Team in University Relations in maintaining and enhancing the various University websites and email communications.

This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:

• Critical Thinking: Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work.

• Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.

• Teamwork: Students build teamwork skills by collaborating with supervisors, staff, and peers to support department goals, assist others, and contribute to a positive work environment.

• Technology: Students build technology skills by using department systems, software, digital tools, equipment, or university platforms to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.

Examples of duties

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties:

• Use the University’s content management system to edit and maintain webpages and add tags to pages.
• Assist team members in updating and maintaining the website’s information architecture.
• Put together bulk email messages using pre-made templates.
• Conduct research on various web projects.
• Pitch and recommend new ideas during team brainstorms.
• Troubleshoot errors and problems, when necessary.
• Assisting with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and caption requirements for documents, forms and webpages.

Qualifications

MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

• Must be an undergraduate student (sophomore, junior or senior) currently pursuing a degree in computer science, marketing or communications.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment, accomplish multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Preferred to have some knowledge of scripting languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.) or at least an appreciation of and a desire to learn these languages.
• Possess basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Internet search capability. Additional knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Have excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Have strong attention to detail.

Supplemental information

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.