Associate Web Developer

5 days ago

Chicago, United States The University of Chicago Full time

Department

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.

Job Summary

**Responsibilities**:

- 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.
- Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
- Certifications:

- Preferred Qualifications

**Education**:

- Bachelor’s degree.
- Advanced degree.

**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 relationship management system, and the Microsoft Windows environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in standards-compliant, semantic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Basic knowledge of programming languages such as Python, PHP, or Ruby is beneficial.
- Basic understanding of back-end development, databases, and API integration.
- Knowledge of Sphere CMS, Blackbaud Luminate is a plus.
- Knowledge of responsive web design principles.
- Familiarity with front-end frameworks and libraries like React, Angular, or Vue.js is a plus.
- Proficiency in using design tools like Adobe Photoshop or Sketch.
- Strong understanding of web accessibility and usability, including cross-platform and browser compatibility issues.
- Proficiency in using Chrome and Firefox built-in browser development tools.

Preferred Competencies
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to conceptualize a course of action and organize its successful completion.

Working Conditions
- This position has a hybrid work schedule which includes weekly in office presence.
- Standard office environment
- Travel to campus and/or non-campus locations for University business.
- Work evenings and weekends as needed.
- This position is located in Hyde Park at 5235 South Harper Court.

Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter, addressed to Hiring Committee (preferred)

Job Family

Information Technology

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

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