What are the responsibilities and job description for the Web Developer position at Youngstown State University?
Summary of Position
Plans, designs, and develops web assets, templates, digital content, and brand standards within the guidelines, frameworks, best practices, policies, and restraints of university wide content management systems.
Position Information
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Provides front-end development working with Drupal content management system. Assists with development of user interface designs.
Writes and implements code in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery to enhance website functionality. Works with graphic and web development tools to design website elements in CMS.
Creates web applications using Drupal Webform or Views.
Troubleshoots issues related to design and functionality of websites.
Works on projects initiated by departmental request; includes meeting with department representatives as needed in order to establish goals and objects. Provides ongoing communication with departments from inception to implementation of project, as well as ongoing support as needed.
Ensures quality control of content in terms of spelling, grammar, and general readability. Ensures that code meets ADA standards.
Monitors, evaluates and recommends web design standards, updates, features and conventions to be utilized for technical and brand standards.
Works closely with other members of the web team on projects where needed. Interacts with student developers in an educational or support capacity as needed.
Recommends modules where appropriate.
Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday.
Supervision Exercised: May exercise supervision over student employees.
Reports to: Director, Marketing and Communications
Qualifications And Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of: University policies and procedures*; office practices and procedures; department/division goals and objectives*; department/division policies and procedures*; workplace safety practices and procedures*; English grammar and spelling; records management; office management; project management.
Skill in: Use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division*.
Ability to: Collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; determine material and equipment needs; compile and prepare reports; use proper research methods to gather data; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; maintain records according to established procedures; effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions; train or instruct others; move quickly and effectively from one tasks to another; work independently and in a team environment; develop and maintain effective working relationships.
(*) Developed after employment.
Minimum Qualifications: At least a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer information systems, web design, interactive media design, or another related field. Two or more years of experience in front end front-end user interface design, user experience design, and/or dynamic website development. Ability to code in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery. Experience or familiarity with Bootstrap framework. An understanding of responsive website design. Working knowledge, including coursework or online tutorials, of flexbox layout. Experience creating web forms. Familiarity with website accessibility compliance, i.e. ADA Compliance. Customer service experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with Drupal Content Management System. Experience working with WordPress Content Management System, specifically utilizing Elementor page builder. Familiarity with UI/UX design tools such as Adobe XD and/or Figma. Familiarity with image editing tools such as Adobe Photoshop and/or GIMP.
Plans, designs, and develops web assets, templates, digital content, and brand standards within the guidelines, frameworks, best practices, policies, and restraints of university wide content management systems.
Position Information
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Provides front-end development working with Drupal content management system. Assists with development of user interface designs.
Writes and implements code in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery to enhance website functionality. Works with graphic and web development tools to design website elements in CMS.
Creates web applications using Drupal Webform or Views.
Troubleshoots issues related to design and functionality of websites.
Works on projects initiated by departmental request; includes meeting with department representatives as needed in order to establish goals and objects. Provides ongoing communication with departments from inception to implementation of project, as well as ongoing support as needed.
Ensures quality control of content in terms of spelling, grammar, and general readability. Ensures that code meets ADA standards.
Monitors, evaluates and recommends web design standards, updates, features and conventions to be utilized for technical and brand standards.
Works closely with other members of the web team on projects where needed. Interacts with student developers in an educational or support capacity as needed.
Recommends modules where appropriate.
Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday.
Supervision Exercised: May exercise supervision over student employees.
Reports to: Director, Marketing and Communications
Qualifications And Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of: University policies and procedures*; office practices and procedures; department/division goals and objectives*; department/division policies and procedures*; workplace safety practices and procedures*; English grammar and spelling; records management; office management; project management.
Skill in: Use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division*.
Ability to: Collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; determine material and equipment needs; compile and prepare reports; use proper research methods to gather data; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; maintain records according to established procedures; effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions; train or instruct others; move quickly and effectively from one tasks to another; work independently and in a team environment; develop and maintain effective working relationships.
(*) Developed after employment.
Minimum Qualifications: At least a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer information systems, web design, interactive media design, or another related field. Two or more years of experience in front end front-end user interface design, user experience design, and/or dynamic website development. Ability to code in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery. Experience or familiarity with Bootstrap framework. An understanding of responsive website design. Working knowledge, including coursework or online tutorials, of flexbox layout. Experience creating web forms. Familiarity with website accessibility compliance, i.e. ADA Compliance. Customer service experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with Drupal Content Management System. Experience working with WordPress Content Management System, specifically utilizing Elementor page builder. Familiarity with UI/UX design tools such as Adobe XD and/or Figma. Familiarity with image editing tools such as Adobe Photoshop and/or GIMP.
