Associate Director of Web Services

The Associate Director of Web Services is the point of contact for all Web related activities at Kalamazoo College and creates an environment on campus that encourages the development of the Kalamazoo College Website. The Associate Director of Web Services articulates and advances a shared vision for the role of the Web in the Kalamazoo College Community and beyond and works closely with campus members and Information Services staff to manage the continued growth and enhancement of the Web site.

Specific responsibilities are as follows:
• Serves as an advocate and resource for institutional, departmental, and organizational use of the Web in support of their missions, goals and activities. Ensures that the content, function and visual integrity of the Web site is maintained consistently.
• Ensures the graphic design of the Web site is developed, as appropriate, in coordination with college publications, public relations activities and college design professionals.
• Coordinates and supports departmental content providers and Web specialists. This would include helping departments campus-wide to develop and maintain Web content as appropriate.
• Analyzes requirements, develops plans and procedures, and manages implementation of enhanced Web content. Evaluates effectiveness, usability and accessibility of the Web site.
• In coordination with the Associate Director of Systems and Networking, helps monitor legal, privacy, and security concerns related to the use of the Web.
• Seeks to provide opportunities for faculty, staff, and student participation in recommending and reviewing Web services and policies.
• In coordination with the Associate Director of Systems and Networking, works with Information Services staff in evaluation, design, and production of a campus wide information architecture that utilizes Web functionality for academic and administrative operations and access to information resources.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of new technologies, standards, and protocols in order to identify areas for future development.
• May modify official Web content in conjunction with those parties responsible for each Web site.
•• Develops guidelines for content and structure of the official pages of the web site and disseminates this information to other users.
• Approves changes to the Kalamazoo College home page.
• Reviews the accuracy and currency of information included in the Kalamazoo College official Web site pages.
• Advises the Dean of Libraries and Information Services on the suspension and renewal of personal pages.
• Reviews and recommends changes to web policies to meet changing demands.