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Job Summary
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain Institute web applications by assisting in the design and evaluation of project plans, functional requirements, and wireframes for technical viability.
Modify, customize, and maintain the IMSI website, using WordPress programming.
Design databases and webpages in the appropriate programming platform on new web applications and/or existing web applications, developing middleware where appropriate.
Follow coding guidelines, including style and security guidelines.
Participate in functional testing and security reviewing.
Support and maintain existing web applications.
Ensure that sites continue to meet evolving standards.
Support clients and users as necessary.
Contribute to the evolution of web standards and procedures at the University by maintaining a high level of knowledge of current web standards, technologies, and trends through training and research.
Contribute to the evolution of departmental standards and coding guidelines followed by the programming team, tools, and project process. [comment from Bo: I’m not sure what this means, especially references to “departmental standards,” the “programming team,” and “project process”.
Responsible for training office staff on the use of websites and other tools.
Coordinates special projects.
Adds content to the website.
Researches and analyzes data to create reports.
Investigates and resolves day-to-day technical problems using standard procedures.
Supports and maintains existing applications. Works with developers and responds to requests from users.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
Equivalent web development, web application programming experience or coursework.
Experience:
Minimum of three years of professional programming and testing experience with WordPress, PHP, and JavaScript.
Experience with Object Oriented Programming, particularly in PHP.
Work samples, preferably in an online portfolio.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Data modeling or database design experience.
Experience developing in WordPress.
Experience designing and coding web and/or native apps for mobile environments.
Professional experience within a higher education environment.
Preferred Competencies
Expert experience with object-oriented PHP, JavaScript, and MySQL.
Solid understanding of standards-compliant, semantic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills; the ability to prioritize multiple projects and independently follow through with detail.
Self-motivation and the ability to take initiative.
The ability to conceptualize a course of action and organize its successful completion.
Experience with WordPress, PHP, and JavaScript.
Customer service skills.
Working Conditions
This role makes use of standard office equipment.
ability to sit for short or extended time periods.
Ability to extensively use computers.
Ability to make repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movements.
Ability to perform tasks that involve visual perception, including distinguishing colors, perceiving depth, and recognizing details.
Ability to perform tasks that involve auditory perception, including distinguishing between different sounds.
Ability to use tools requiring high dexterity.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
References (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
FLSA Status
Pay Frequency
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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