Job No. 157291
- Job Title:
- Web Designer
- Employer:
-
Rutgers University-New Brunswick/Piscataway
- Location:
-
New Brunswick , NJ
- Posting Date:
- 12-Dec-2025
- Description:
-
Overview
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors, including plant and animal sciences, microbiology, biotechnology, agriculture and food systems, landscape architecture, food and nutritional sciences, ecology and evolution, marine science and oceanography, environmental sciences and meteorology, human ecology, entomology, and environmental economics.
The Office of Continuing Professional Education (OCPE) offers practical, high-value outreach and public service programs that enrich our adult learners with new skills, new careers and new opportunities. We actively seek to define educational and outreach needs among municipal, county and state departments, private industry and local, regional, and nationwide organizations. By providing a diverse range of educational programs, we serve the people of New Jersey, their jobs, and the urban, suburban and rural communities in which they live.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Web Designer for the Department of Communications and Marketing within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. This position will act as part web designer/part webmaster to build, revitalize, update, maintain and troubleshoot webpages for the Office of Continuing Professional Education’s (OCPE) portfolio of programs. The website is OCPE’s main marketing tool to reach potential customers whose enrollments we rely on for revenue generation while meeting the mission of our office to serve the people of New Jersey and beyond.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
Manages content, while ensuring it is accurate, well organized and engaging to attract customers to our programs.
Reviews and implements SEO best practices to enhance OCPE’s website visibility while also testing across different browsers and devices to ensure a smooth and user-friendly experience.
Tracks and reports website performance metrics, such as traffic and user engagement, with suggestions to program staff and Assistant Director for improvement.
Coordinates regularly with program staff to schedule, write and execute marketing messages, updates, and campaigns via email, social media, internal and external newsletters and the registration unit to ensure timely and accurate posting of program information.
Cross-trains with marketing colleagues to complete time-sensitive tasks in their absence.
Completes work under general supervision, within established work parameters, with few direct instructions.
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 04
Salary Details IT Scale Grade 4 $71,111 - $73,000
Minimum Salary 71111.000
Mid Range Salary 89956.000
Maximum Salary 108800.000
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs
Position Status Full Time
Working Hours
Standard Hours 37.50
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Certifications/Licenses
A valid driver’s license would be required for this position.
Successful completion of the university’s defensive driving course (within six months of hire) is required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficiency in customer relationship management software, email marketing software, content management software (WordPress preferred), SEO techniques and best practices and Microsoft Office Suite.
Understanding of web coding (eg. HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
Basic photo editing skills.
Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, fast-paced challenging environment.
Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks and priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
Four years of relevant experience in a marketing, public relations, or promotional advertising role, with demonstrated competence in website management or design.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Attention to detail.
Effective customer service and collaborative skills.
Ability to quickly understand organizational needs and priorities.
Computer literacy to include industry standard software and the ability to adapt to new website management and development tools and techniques.
Good research skills and an interest in developing and applying intermediate to advanced web editing/coding skills.
Familiarity with OCPE program areas (including environmental management, turfgrass management, landscaping, radon, food science, and public health).
Equipment Utilized
Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, OneDrive).
Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, and Safari).
WordPress and WordPress Plug-ins including Facet WP and others.
Unbounce.
Form Assembly.
Knack.
Adobe Creative Suite (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign).
Google Analytics.
Google Webmaster Tools.
SalesForce CRM (Customer Relationship Management).
Email marketing software (Constant Contact currently used).
Online fax broadcast tool (WestFax currently used).
Ancor Registration System.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
No specific dress code is defined, but this position is expected to dress professionally for meetings and conferences.
The ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes loud office environment with strong customer service skills, anticipating needs while dealing with concurrent deadlines, interruptions and sudden changes in priorities.
Work can be done sitting or standing (standing desk provided).
Special Conditions
When working at or attending OCPE courses and events, this position occasionally requires travel to on-campus, off-campus and out-of-state facilities and working outside of standard work hours, including overnight travel (1-2 times per year).
Clean Driving Record.
- Contact information:
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick/Piscataway
- New Brunswick, NJ 08901
- United States
- Employer's Website:
-
Visit Employer's website