Digital Design & Website Support - Temp/Casual

Position Overview

About Coaching HER:
Coaching HER is a free, research-based online educational platform housed in the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport at the University of Minnesota. Powered by Nike, the platform equips coaches with tools to challenge gender bias and better support girls in sport. To learn more, visit TuckerCenter.org and CoachingHER.org

About the Role:
We are seeking a flexible, highly skilled individual to support both our social media presence through digital design and our HubSpot website. This role is ideal for a professional who can combine creative design expertise with technical website

The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. Please note that 100% remote work requires approval prior to offer.

Job Responsibilities

Social Media Design and Content (60%)

• Create professional, branded graphics for social media platforms.
• Incorporate content, messaging, and direction provided by leadership into visually compelling posts.
• Ensure all communications meet branding guidelines and assist in the development of standard partnership requirements

Hubspot Website Management (40%)

• Serve as the primary owner and administrator of the HubSpot website.
• Create, design, and publish new website pages, ensuring high-quality layout, user experience, and brand alignment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the website or its integrations.
• Manage and implement updates to ensure optimal site performance and accessibility.
• Lead the migration strategy to consolidate two existing websites into a single, streamlined HubSpot site.
• Optimize website content for SEO, including keywords, metadata, alt tags, and overall search performance.
• Design for User Experience (UX) and Accessibility and implements designs in a user-friendly, intuitive, and accessible to people with disabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in graphic design for social media (Adobe Creative Suite,Canva, or similar tools).
• Hands-on expertise with HubSpot CMS: page creation, design, templates, modules, and integrations.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to website management.
• Experience managing website projects, including site consolidation or migration.
• Demonstrated ability to implement SEO best practices to improve visibility and search rankings.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities.
• Detail-oriented and self-directed, with strong accountability for deliverables.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with analytics tools (Google Analytics, HubSpot reporting) to measure SEO and site performance.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (leadership, communications, marketing).
• Ability to translate non-technical requests into functional web solutions.

Department Overview

The School of Kinesiology focuses on the biological, developmental, social, and behavioral bases of physical activity, recreation, sport and human performance through its programs in kinesiology, recreation and leisure students, and sport studies. The degree programs in the School prepare students for a variety of professional opportunities in both the public and private sector. The fields of teaching, community service, allied health, industry and business are career paths that graduates of our programs may anticipate as avenues of employment and further professional training.
Further information can be found at: http://cehd.umn.kin

College Overview

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the University's third largest college, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of life. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That's why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice.

Pay Range: The hourly range for this position is $15.75 - $40.00. Final offers are dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity within the department.

Time Appointment: Hourly

Position Type: Temporary

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).