The University of Chicago
Associate Web Developer
The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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ARD Digital Communications
About the Department
Alumni Relations and Development (ARD) engages alumni (\220k), current students, parents, and friends of the University through intellectual, professional, and social activities on campus, around the world and online. ARD raises \$600 Million annually to support faculty and researchers, practitioners and patients, and students and programs across the University. Our work supports priorities in every division, school, department, and institute.
ARD Communications partners with colleagues within ARD and across the University to advance ambitious goals in fundraising and constituent engagement. The 35-person communications team produces several print and electronic publications, creates donor-facing propositions for both individuals and large audiences, and will be a key partner in creating and executing the upcoming campaign\'s messaging, creative approach, and positioning.
Associate Web Developer brings a strong focus on HTML, CSS, and jQuery development to the Digital Communications team. As an Associate Web Developer, you will work within a Content Management System (CMS) environment, primarily utilizing Salesforce. Under the direct supervision of the manager, you will play a crucial role in defining and building high-performance websites, email, email templates and other digital tools that are usable, accessible, and standards compliant. The Associate Web Developer has an expertise working in front-end web development, Web application administration and project management. They will work collaboratively with internal and external teams of developers, content creators and designers to find and develop user-centered solutions to digital communications problems.
Job Summary
This position works independently to perform a variety of activities relating to software support and/or development. Analyzes, designs, develops, debugs, and modifies computer code for end user applications, beta general releases, and production support. Guides development and implementation of applications, web pages, and user-interfaces using a variety of software applications, techniques, and tools. Solves complex problems in administration, maintenance, integration, and troubleshooting of code and application ecosystem currently in production.
Responsibilities
Collaborates with the team to assist in website configuration, HTML email configuration, giving form design and configuration, content placement, browser and functional testing, bug fixing, troubleshooting, and general website maintenance.Provides support in requirements gathering, website graphic design, and user testing.Seeks opportunities for professional development that will enhance job performance including attending webinars, seminars, building networks within the University and with colleagues at peer institutions.Designs new systems, features, and tools. Solves complex problems and identifies opportunities for technical improvement and performance optimization. Reviews and tests code to ensure appropriate standards are met.Utilizes technical knowledge of existing and emerging technologies, including public cloud offerings from Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.Acts as a technical consultant and resource for faculty research, teaching, and/or administrative projects.Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipl ne.
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor\'s degree.Advanced degree.
Experience:
Minimum five years of professional work experience developing CMS-based websites or web applications, web programming or similar professional work experience.Minimum one year of professional web development experience using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or similar technologies.Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility standards and experience in implementing solutions that adhere to the standards.Implementing content managed sites using a common CMS platform such as Drupal, WordPress, or similar.Familiarity with web editors (e.g., VSCode, etc.) and graphics software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).Designing and producing graphical user interfaces for websites.Client management is an advantage.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the internal workings of the University as well as the technology tools available to the Office of Alumni Relations and Development including Phoenix, the University\'s donor relati
ARD Digital Communications
About the Department
Alumni Relations and Development (ARD) engages alumni (\220k), current students, parents, and friends of the University through intellectual, professional, and social activities on campus, around the world and online. ARD raises \$600 Million annually to support faculty and researchers, practitioners and patients, and students and programs across the University. Our work supports priorities in every division, school, department, and institute.
ARD Communications partners with colleagues within ARD and across the University to advance ambitious goals in fundraising and constituent engagement. The 35-person communications team produces several print and electronic publications, creates donor-facing propositions for both individuals and large audiences, and will be a key partner in creating and executing the upcoming campaign\'s messaging, creative approach, and positioning.
Associate Web Developer brings a strong focus on HTML, CSS, and jQuery development to the Digital Communications team. As an Associate Web Developer, you will work within a Content Management System (CMS) environment, primarily utilizing Salesforce. Under the direct supervision of the manager, you will play a crucial role in defining and building high-performance websites, email, email templates and other digital tools that are usable, accessible, and standards compliant. The Associate Web Developer has an expertise working in front-end web development, Web application administration and project management. They will work collaboratively with internal and external teams of developers, content creators and designers to find and develop user-centered solutions to digital communications problems.
Job Summary
This position works independently to perform a variety of activities relating to software support and/or development. Analyzes, designs, develops, debugs, and modifies computer code for end user applications, beta general releases, and production support. Guides development and implementation of applications, web pages, and user-interfaces using a variety of software applications, techniques, and tools. Solves complex problems in administration, maintenance, integration, and troubleshooting of code and application ecosystem currently in production.
Responsibilities
Collaborates with the team to assist in website configuration, HTML email configuration, giving form design and configuration, content placement, browser and functional testing, bug fixing, troubleshooting, and general website maintenance.Provides support in requirements gathering, website graphic design, and user testing.Seeks opportunities for professional development that will enhance job performance including attending webinars, seminars, building networks within the University and with colleagues at peer institutions.Designs new systems, features, and tools. Solves complex problems and identifies opportunities for technical improvement and performance optimization. Reviews and tests code to ensure appropriate standards are met.Utilizes technical knowledge of existing and emerging technologies, including public cloud offerings from Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.Acts as a technical consultant and resource for faculty research, teaching, and/or administrative projects.Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipl ne.
---
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor\'s degree.Advanced degree.
Experience:
Minimum five years of professional work experience developing CMS-based websites or web applications, web programming or similar professional work experience.Minimum one year of professional web development experience using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or similar technologies.Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility standards and experience in implementing solutions that adhere to the standards.Implementing content managed sites using a common CMS platform such as Drupal, WordPress, or similar.Familiarity with web editors (e.g., VSCode, etc.) and graphics software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).Designing and producing graphical user interfaces for websites.Client management is an advantage.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the internal workings of the University as well as the technology tools available to the Office of Alumni Relations and Development including Phoenix, the University\'s donor relati