Digital Specialist at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California
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About This Position
Overview
Job ID 37271853
Category Research and Development
Organization Research Innovation & Economic Development
Department Research & Economic Dvlpmt
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $75,900 - $137,300
Date Posted April 24, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
The Digital Specialist is responsible for enhancing Research and Economic Development's digital presence through strategic web development, content management, and digital engagement initiatives. The Digital Specialist leads the design, development, and optimization of Research and Economic Development’s web ecosystem, with a primary focus on the Drupal Content Management System. This role is responsible for advancing a user-centered, accessible, and high-performing web presence that supports research visibility, innovation initiatives, and stakeholder engagement. The position ensures all digital touchpoints are accessible, user-centered, and aligned with institutional branding and communication goals.The full salary range for the Digital Specialist is $75,900.00 - $137,300.00 annually. However, the budgeted salary range for this position is up to $106,600.00 We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript | Required |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of design and user experience, including skill to design in an appealing, lively and relevant way. |
| Thorough understanding of technical language and requirements of the assigned work. |
| Thorough knowledge of content management systems and/or relevant web applications used for web production and organization-specific computer application programs. |
| Thorough skills to create clear, easy-to-navigate, informative, accurate, well-designed, and functional web sites that provide web content consistent with the organization's message and in keeping with management directives and client objectives. |
| Thorough understanding of organization's processes, procedures, and applicable rules and regulations for web communications. |
| Thorough technical skills in computer applications for web production, image handling, publishing and design, illustration, presentation preparation, animation, web interaction, and/or other state-of-the-art web communication capabilities. |
| Thorough interpersonal communication skills. |
| Thorough skills to develop and implement original ideas and correctly identify and effectively solve problems. |
| Expertise in Drupal CMS, including, content types, views, taxonomy |
| HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and familiarity with PHP |
| Thorough understanding of the Drupal web platform and social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) |
| Thorough understanding of Canva and Adobe Creative Suite products. |
| Information architecture and UX/UI design, responsive and mobile-first design, accessibility (WCAG 2.1 / ADA compliance) |
| SEO best practices (technical + on-page) |
| Site performance optimization |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview