Web Developer
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Web Developer
Antioch University of New England
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Keene, NH 03431
The Web Developer will design, build, update, and maintain responsive websites, microsites, and landing pages, with the principles of user experience, accessibility, and mobile-friendly design in mind. You must have a passion for user experience and interface design, and the ability to make a wireframe into a fully functioning site.
This role is also responsible for helpdesk tickets as assigned, including customer service, training, content updates, and troubleshooting, as well as various web projects, in conjunction with the Marketing Director, other site users, external developers, vendors, and IT.
Essential Job Functions
Web Development Duties 90%
Work with Marketing Director to define/refine Antioch University's web development framework and associated standards
Design and build optimized, standards-based, cross-browser compatible HTML/CSS:
Ensure intended design, UX, UI, performance, and accessibility of new and existing web properties via front- and back-end development
Learn, understand, and modify current CSS files; provide CSS styles for custom modules (i.e. Salesforce, etc)
Write and maintain well-documented, reusable, and transferrable code
Update and maintain existing WordPress websites, including content updates, visual enhancements, landing page creation, plugins & widgets
Troubleshoot WordPress, plug-in, code, and server/hosting issues; work with technical teams to resolve issues:
Follow up, provide feedback, and see problems through to resolution
Build out responsive websites, templates, and landing pages from Photoshop and other design files using best practices and frameworks/libraries such as Bootstrap and jQuery:
Create graphics and code to adhere to style and brand identity
Create designs and wireframes from concept for maximum usability and to meet organizational goals
Install and customize plugins such as carousels, calendars, and parallax scrolling:
Customize templates for WordPress plugins such as photo galleries, event calendars, contact forms, and shopping carts
Develop Custom WordPress themes or elements from scratch, including creating custom post types
Develop, test, and launch new sites and site updates with GIT-based multidev workflows
Perform website modifications with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring code is best practices and in compliance for accessibility
Quality assurance - review site edits to ensure they are aesthetically pleasing, within brand, and work in a variety of browsers
Develop new and exciting interactive experiences
Collaborate with Director of Marketing, IT, other departments, and vendors on requirements and planning documentation
Collaborate with Marketing Directors and graphic designer to ensure websites stay on-brand
Develop a strong understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices for Web development, navigation and architecture
Website requests and tickets:
Provide excellent customer service and thoughtful communication to people reaching out for support
Complete content changes, new page requests, etc. as assigned
Miscellaneous 10%
Recommended procedure modifications or improvements
Pursue self-education and development to enhance WordPress, PHP, SEO, and JavaScript skills and abilities
Performs other duties/projects/items as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in information technology, web design, or a relevant degree in a similar field and 3 years applicable experience that included website design and development, including intermediate experience within the WordPress platform. HTML email design and development would be a plus
Portfolio of live development samples must be provided
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
This position requires the knowledge, skills and ability to:
Knowledge and understanding of all things WordPress; Development expertise with custom post types, advanced custom fields, plug-ins, theme development, widgets, and WordPress database structure knowledge, including multisite installs
Working knowledge of web applications, programming and scripting languages, HTML5, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, JSON, CSS, security principles; experience with APIs; able to learn new software
Knowledge of UI/UX web standards and best practices; Experience with creating interfaces based on UX best practices
Knowledge and understanding of the latest web standards and trends
Experience implementing and using modern web development workflows and operations in multi-dev hosting environments such as Pantheon, version control via Git, and build tools such as Github
Experience using web analytics tools to generate insight that leads to improved website experiences
Self-ownership of your code with attention to detail when it comes to coding practices, cross-browser compatibility, following designs, etc. Ability to diagnose errors and find a solution
Deep understanding of best practices in responsive design for mobile optimization
Experience using web analytics tools to generate insight that leads to improved website experiences
Meticulous attention to detail and quality assurance, including accessibility standards
Skill with sense of design, typography and branding
Skill using Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Google Apps
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work successfully with diverse people by understanding, interpreting, communicating and articulating complex information and performing as an effective team member. Campus partners include, but are not limited to: designers, IT team, CRM team, third-party vendors, marketing directors, and leadership
Ability to carry out duties independently, with sound judgment and high degree of confidentiality as needed, anticipating job requirements and prioritizing and coordinating multiple complex tasks. Good project management skills; Able to meet deadlines and work on and prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously
Ability to adapt to a changing work environment, and accept cross-functional responsibilities as needed
Ability to troubleshoot problems with, or add features to, pre-existing/pre-made themes
Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
Hours of Employment:
This is a full-time position serving a national university. A work schedule will be established in consultation with the supervisor. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required. Travel may be required, as appropriate.
Work Location:
Position may work remote and/or have an office housed at an Antioch University campus.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to sit, stand, use hands and fingers, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The individual must regularly lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires daily use of computer and other standard office equipment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualified applicants must submit a coverletter, resume/CV and 3 business references to *****************, and put WEB DEVELOPER in the email subject line.
Antioch University reserves the right to change the duties of the job description at any time.
Antioch University provides equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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Web Developer
Antioch University of New England
-
Keene, NH 03431
The Web Developer will design, build, update, and maintain responsive websites, microsites, and landing pages, with the principles of user experience, accessibility, and mobile-friendly design in mind. You must have a passion for user experience and interface design, and the ability to make a wireframe into a fully functioning site.
This role is also responsible for helpdesk tickets as assigned, including customer service, training, content updates, and troubleshooting, as well as various web projects, in conjunction with the Marketing Director, other site users, external developers, vendors, and IT.
Essential Job Functions
Web Development Duties 90%
Work with Marketing Director to define/refine Antioch University's web development framework and associated standards
Design and build optimized, standards-based, cross-browser compatible HTML/CSS:
Ensure intended design, UX, UI, performance, and accessibility of new and existing web properties via front- and back-end development
Learn, understand, and modify current CSS files; provide CSS styles for custom modules (i.e. Salesforce, etc)
Write and maintain well-documented, reusable, and transferrable code
Update and maintain existing WordPress websites, including content updates, visual enhancements, landing page creation, plugins & widgets
Troubleshoot WordPress, plug-in, code, and server/hosting issues; work with technical teams to resolve issues:
Follow up, provide feedback, and see problems through to resolution
Build out responsive websites, templates, and landing pages from Photoshop and other design files using best practices and frameworks/libraries such as Bootstrap and jQuery:
Create graphics and code to adhere to style and brand identity
Create designs and wireframes from concept for maximum usability and to meet organizational goals
Install and customize plugins such as carousels, calendars, and parallax scrolling:
Customize templates for WordPress plugins such as photo galleries, event calendars, contact forms, and shopping carts
Develop Custom WordPress themes or elements from scratch, including creating custom post types
Develop, test, and launch new sites and site updates with GIT-based multidev workflows
Perform website modifications with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring code is best practices and in compliance for accessibility
Quality assurance - review site edits to ensure they are aesthetically pleasing, within brand, and work in a variety of browsers
Develop new and exciting interactive experiences
Collaborate with Director of Marketing, IT, other departments, and vendors on requirements and planning documentation
Collaborate with Marketing Directors and graphic designer to ensure websites stay on-brand
Develop a strong understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices for Web development, navigation and architecture
Website requests and tickets:
Provide excellent customer service and thoughtful communication to people reaching out for support
Complete content changes, new page requests, etc. as assigned
Miscellaneous 10%
Recommended procedure modifications or improvements
Pursue self-education and development to enhance WordPress, PHP, SEO, and JavaScript skills and abilities
Performs other duties/projects/items as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in information technology, web design, or a relevant degree in a similar field and 3 years applicable experience that included website design and development, including intermediate experience within the WordPress platform. HTML email design and development would be a plus
Portfolio of live development samples must be provided
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
This position requires the knowledge, skills and ability to:
Knowledge and understanding of all things WordPress; Development expertise with custom post types, advanced custom fields, plug-ins, theme development, widgets, and WordPress database structure knowledge, including multisite installs
Working knowledge of web applications, programming and scripting languages, HTML5, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, JSON, CSS, security principles; experience with APIs; able to learn new software
Knowledge of UI/UX web standards and best practices; Experience with creating interfaces based on UX best practices
Knowledge and understanding of the latest web standards and trends
Experience implementing and using modern web development workflows and operations in multi-dev hosting environments such as Pantheon, version control via Git, and build tools such as Github
Experience using web analytics tools to generate insight that leads to improved website experiences
Self-ownership of your code with attention to detail when it comes to coding practices, cross-browser compatibility, following designs, etc. Ability to diagnose errors and find a solution
Deep understanding of best practices in responsive design for mobile optimization
Experience using web analytics tools to generate insight that leads to improved website experiences
Meticulous attention to detail and quality assurance, including accessibility standards
Skill with sense of design, typography and branding
Skill using Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Google Apps
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work successfully with diverse people by understanding, interpreting, communicating and articulating complex information and performing as an effective team member. Campus partners include, but are not limited to: designers, IT team, CRM team, third-party vendors, marketing directors, and leadership
Ability to carry out duties independently, with sound judgment and high degree of confidentiality as needed, anticipating job requirements and prioritizing and coordinating multiple complex tasks. Good project management skills; Able to meet deadlines and work on and prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously
Ability to adapt to a changing work environment, and accept cross-functional responsibilities as needed
Ability to troubleshoot problems with, or add features to, pre-existing/pre-made themes
Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
Hours of Employment:
This is a full-time position serving a national university. A work schedule will be established in consultation with the supervisor. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required. Travel may be required, as appropriate.
Work Location:
Position may work remote and/or have an office housed at an Antioch University campus.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to sit, stand, use hands and fingers, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The individual must regularly lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires daily use of computer and other standard office equipment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualified applicants must submit a coverletter, resume/CV and 3 business references to *****************, and put WEB DEVELOPER in the email subject line.
Antioch University reserves the right to change the duties of the job description at any time.
Antioch University provides equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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