Job description
Posting Details
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.
Position Information
Job Title
Web Designer/Developer III
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the public
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number
20165312S
Job Description
The Web Designer/Developer III serves as the senior designer/developer supporting the enterprise-wide University website as well as select applications including but not limited to the Go OHIO student application, student visit applications leveraged by enrollment management, and orientation applications. The position is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining University web sites and applications that comply with branding standards, accessibility guidelines, and usability expectations set forth by the University. Using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Twig, the successful candidate will work with team members and partners across the University to identify project requirements, assist with technical design, implementation, and maintenance of web sites and web site features. In addition, as the senior member of the designer/developer team, the Web Designer/Developer III will provide training, coaching and mentorship to less-experienced members of the development team. They will also serve as the primary owner of the Drupal-based code themes that inform the look and functionality of ohio.edu, ensuring code is regularly updated and maintained and working in close partnership with the OIT web administrator.
While this position is located in Athens, Ohio, fully remote work is an option for those who are able to work during our normal business hours on eastern standard time. The chosen candidate must also travel to the Athens campus at least once per quarter. Dedicated UCM digital team office space is available on campus for a hybrid work environment, if desired.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, graphic design, or a related field
- Minimum 8 years of demonstrated experience in custom front-end website development and design
- Minimum 1 year of management experience
- Demonstrated advanced experience with several coding languages, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Twig
- Familiarity with developing for the Drupal CMS, as well as Wordpress is required.
- Experience working on a scrum website development team/project, utilizing agile methodology
- An understanding of technical search engine and website performance optimization techniques
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment to create engaging web designs for various demographic constituencies
- Ability to adhere to brand standards in web design and development
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple milestones and projects efficiently
- Professional written and interpersonal skills
- Experience working in a project management system
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience building, updating, and/or maintaining a website theme within a CMS
- Experience using code version control, such as Git
- Application design and development experience
- Demonstrated experience using Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience with user testing and/or A/B testing platforms to drive UX decisions
- Experience working in the higher education field
Department
University Communications and Marketing
Pay Rate
Target hiring range for this role is $80,593 to $94,697. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience in relation to the minimum qualifications for the position, while also considering internal equity. Employees enjoy a generous benefits package. Healthcare benefits include maternity care, transgender care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. The benefits package includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, an instructional fee waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% university contribution, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and more. Additional information is available at
Job Open Date
05/10/2023
Posting Close Date
05/25/2023
Job Category
Administrative at-will appointment
Months
12 month
Planning Unit
University Communications and Marketing
Work Schedule
Campus
Athens
Expected hours worked per week
40+
Expected duration of assignment
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Haley Hopper, hopperh@ohio.edu
Diversity Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Job Information
Employment Type
full-time regular
Job Family/Subfamily
Communications & Marketing - Web Design & Development
Career Track & Level
IC 4
Pay Grade
CA&P|20|
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