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Florida Memorial University is seeking a Website Developer to provide the technology and design framework for the University’s websites, consult with various academic and administrative units, analyze and recommend web-based solutions where appropriate, and support the University’s strategic initiatives.

 

Job Details Description

Job Number: WEBMS001296

Company : Florida Memorial University

 The Web Developer and Digital Interface Designer shall have the primary
responsibility to provide digital support for all marketing communication tactics online.

Job Responsibilities

  • Work under the direction of the Network Operations Manager/Network Architect, and provide excellent customer support for faculty, staff, and students.
  • Assist all constituents and departments with their input for the purpose of enhancing, updating, or modifying information so the website properly reflects the needs of the University.
  • Ensure the highest web visibility for FMU programs, activities, and achievements.
  • Implement new technologies that further FMU’s web presence, and coordinate vision, direction, and development of long-term web plan.
  • Manage user and group read/write access to web servers, backup, recovery, and security processes for the purpose of maintaining the internet, intranet, and data
    security and/or operations.
  • Oversee the website/s and homepage/s (e.g., format, content, maintenance, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining current and accurate information.
  • Prepare the necessary documentation (e.g., procedures, usage reports, memos, letters,
    etc.) to properly convey what is needed to maintain the functionality of the site.
  • Create and maintain a redundant environment and
    make pertinent documentation available.
  • Document all passwords, links, vendors, and locations, and provide them to the IT department.
  • Troubleshoot all hardware and/or software problems for the purpose of providing technical advice and training, resolving
    problems, and/or compiling concise descriptions to forward to technicians.
  • The omission of specific duties does not preclude the
    supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • High-level proficiency in the following: Microsoft Office, JavaScript, HTML/HTML 5 authoring, MySQL, Adobe Master Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, WordPress, Google Analytics, Coding, XML, jQuery, CSS 
    2/3, AJAX, PHP, ASP, JSP, Drupal CMS, Web programming scripting (ASP, Perl, PHP, JSP), Linux, Apple OS, Graphic design, Web design and layout, Server and virtual host management and new site creation.
  • Implement custom website(s).
  • Design, develop, test,deploy, and monitor web-based and other custom software applications.
  • Troubleshoot technical design issues, update content, and other technical support related to the web
  • Balance a creative eye with an analytical mind.
  • Understand web-related technologies, methodologies, best practices, and User Experience design (UX), 
  • Ability to translate the design into the appropriate coding that fits the solution. 
  • Ability to facilitate multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate records and operating systems.
  • Schedule activities, meetings, and events to have the end-user participate, keeping them involved with their own site pages.
  • Work with a wide diversity of individuals.
  • Identify issues and create action plans, for both equipment and data-related problems.
  • Communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
  • Meet deadlines and schedules while setting priorities.
  • Strong team player.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
  • Ability to work under limited supervision following established guidelines and procedures.
  • Strong academic values and good judgment, patience, commitment, and humor to manage strategic change.
  • Understand the system and campus governance and accreditation issues.
  • Expertise in developing/implementing processes and plans for institutional effectiveness.
  • Strong record of fostering communication with students, parents, faculty, community, legislature, and the public.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other campus departments.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information in a professional manner.
  • Excellent oral and written communication.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Attention to detail, dependability, and adaptability to a changing environment.
  • High level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal
    accountability.
  • Moderate physical activity (requires handling of average-weight objects up to 50 pounds and standing and/or walking for more than four hours per day).
  • Note: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.

Educational Qualifications required

  • AA degree in a computer science discipline, plus six years’ experience in web design and programming using JAVA, HTML, and ASP; or a BS degree in
    computer science and two years’ experience.
  • Prior higher education website creation and maintenance preferred.
  • Certified Internet Web Professional (CIW) certification preferred.
  • Knowledge of all Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft
    Office.
  • IT Support and ITSM (Information Technology Service Management) experience.
  • Must provide samples of existing work.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, LinkedIn Learning, as well as knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures. Familiar with Jenzabar technology suite for higher education.
  • Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours.
  • Pre-Employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing.

Qualified applicants are asked to upload a cover letter of interest, resume/curriculum vitae, and/or certifications, if applicable.   

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