Web and Social Media Administrator at the Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN)

The Admiralty University of Nigeria was established as a Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) through the joint efforts of Nigerian Navy Holdings (a subsidiary organization of the Nigerian Navy) and Hellenic Education Nigeria – (a private consultancy, with international educators as main partners).

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill Full-Time, Part-Time and Daily Part-Time vacancy in the Administrative and Support Department of the University:

Job Title: Web and Social Media Administrator

Location: Delta
Job Type: Senior Managerial/ Administrative and Support Staff

Overall Purpose

• Working as part of the wider University marketing team to conduct faculty based website management, content management, web development, copy writing, communications planning and digital media activity including social networking, video production, online advertising and search engine optimisation.
• The post holder will work closely with Administrative and Faculty staff of the University staff and external stakeholders and partners.

Main Duties

• Assist the Admissions Manager in the development and implementation of the strategic direction and plans for the Faculty’s online and digital presence.
• Coordinate and deliver the Faculty’s electronic-communications plan, to provide a consistent and compelling digital presence, with a view to increasing recruitment and income generation.
• Manage the content and functionality of the faculty intranet and internet websites, interim sites and micro sites including developing and evaluating site architecture and navigation, design, copywriting, programming and content, within the brand guidelines of the University and working with the central web team and IT team to manage the use of servers where appropriate.
• Proactively ensure website copy is current and up-to date and manage the web updating process by guiding and assisting content contributions from staff and by preparing and writing copy for web pages.
• Be responsible for quality assurance of the Faculty’s web content (e.g. checking links and spellings) using the University’s web quality assurance tool.
• Maintain blogs, news, video and user groups and Twitter, Linked-In, YouTube and Facebook (or equivalent) and write copy/tweets and issue regular relevant messages or tweets to maximise social networking success.
• Provide integration of digital media with the web, including developing and producing audio/video, photography and digital media.
• Build relationships and work effectively with Faculty and University staff to develop appropriate web content to promote the Faculty and to implement the use of new digital and social media.
• Provide regular reports and analysis on web and digital media usage and trends using Google Analytics and on-line sources and advise on future developments and opportunities and the direction of web and digital delivery.
• Set up appropriate tracking techniques to monitor and assess the effectiveness of cross channel campaigns.
• Provide advice and counsel on best practices on web marketing and new media, including email campaigns, online newsletters, search engine optimisation/marketing, podcasting and RSS feeds.
• Keep up to date with new and emerging technologies for web development, social media and digital marketing
• Contribute to the messaging and other marketing and communications plans of the Faculty, enhancing the online presence and overall image and awareness in order to advance the faculty’s goals and mission
• Represent the Faculty in appropriate university and external meetings and ensure that the Faculty web and digital presence complements the objectives of the University.
• Undertake ad hoc projects and work as directed by the Admissions Manager.
• Work outside of normal working hours when required.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training.

Further Information

• Accountability In undertaking these responsibilities the postholder will clearly be able to delegate specific functions, but not accountability for them, to other individuals.
• Hours: This is a full time post. The nature of the post is such that the postholder will be expected to work flexibly and for such reasonable hours (minimum 40) as are necessary in order to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the post.
• Leave: 25 days per annum.

Person Specification (Experience & Knowledge)
 Candidates for the role will be expected to demonstrate evidence of the following knowledge, skills,and attributes:

Qualifications:

• Master Level holder or equivalent relevant experience
• 3 years relative experience

Relevant Experience:

• Management of a large and complex website and its content
• Web design and development and proficient knowledge of related technologies
• Knowledge of online marketing tactics to drive web traffic, including search, media,
• optimisation, social networking and electronic massmail
• Success in executing digital media or web strategies and practical understanding of digital technologies and tactics
• Experience of copy-writing web content
• Experience of using a web content management system
• Knowledge of web server administration

Relevant Skills/Aptitudes:

• Excellent knowledge of web development standards as well as accessibility and usability testing best practices
• Strong and proven project management and organisational skills, including excellent attention to detail
• Ability to produce reports, spreadsheets and briefings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A good working knowledge of the following languages:
• HTML, CSS, Java Script, SQL, and Adobe Photoshop
• Experience and knowledge of the following languages and software packages
• Ruby on Rails, PHP, Dreamweaver and Premier
• Experience of photography and video production
• Knowledge of Drupal web content management

Application Closing Date
16th March, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to the "Human Resource Office" via: jobs@adun.edu.ng

To apply, it is ESSENTIAL that your Application consists of:

• A Cover Letter (maximum one single-sided A4 page) noting your personal and contact details and specifying the position(s) you are applying for;
• Your curriculum vitae (maximum 2 single-sided A4 pages) outlining your academic and professional qualifications as well as your work experience in reverse chronological order with your current, or most recent job, first; and
• A narrative (maximum 4 single-sided A4 pages) as to how you match the requirements noted below:
  • Applicants must address the following in their application submission:
    • How their previous engagements are in line to all the requirements set out above under this job description section;
    • How their future work would add-value towards the criteria set out in this job description section; and
    • How they best fit in improving the academic work and student services to be delivered by the university.

The selection process will consist of three phases:

• Initially, the selection panel will consider all candidates that match the Job Role and Person specification criteria;
• As an interim stage, a short-listing of best fit applicants will be compiled and an interview panel will be formed. Candidates that make this short-list will be invited to attend a preliminary interview; and
• In the final stage of the process, selected few candidates will be asked to attend a final interview. A job offer will be made to the best applicants following this stage.

Detailed Guidance
Personal Details:

• Full Name (Surname first, in capital letters);
• Declaration of Change of Name;
• Place and Date of Birth;
• State of Origin & Local Government Area;
• Nationality;
• Permanent Home Address;
• Present Postal Address;
• Mobile telephone numbers; and
• E-mail address.

Work Experience:

• Work Experience, including full details of former and present post(s);
• Full details of teaching and research experience and service; and current total annual salary details.

Qualifications

• Educational Institutions Attended, with Dates;
• Academic Qualifications Obtained, with Dates;
• Professional Qualifications Obtained, with Dates;
• List of Publications, (where applicable); and
• Honours and Distinctions.
• General other:
• Marital Status;
• Number and Ages of Children (if any); and
• Extra-Curricular activities.

Two (2) Referees

• Names of Referees;
• Telephone number; and
• E-mail address.

Note: Most resulting appointments will commence in September, 2018 (fall semester) to mid- June, 2019. While the appointments will be based at the Ibuso Campus, there may also be the need to cover assignments at the Sapele Campus.

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