Front End Web Developer

Overview

Are you a seasoned expert in Front End Web Developer who values technical excellence and working with a team of A players who appreciate exceptional work? If you have at least five years of solid Front End Web Developer experience and hold yourself to a high standard of technical excellence and value working for an organization that positively impacts the world. In that case, you should consider joining the team at Hillsdale College.

Hillsdale College is seeking to add a Front End Web Developer for our website content management systems (CMS) used internally and externally.  This position will oversee all aspects of the CMS solutions used, which are currently WordPress and Kentico CMS.  This position includes interfacing with the business owners, gathering their requirements, converting the requirements into objects within the CMS, and interfacing with our development teams to extend the functionality of the CMS as needed.

This position is a unique opportunity for a full-time Front End Web Developer.  You will be involved in supporting applications used to expand the reach of the Hillsdale College mission.

We're looking for someone who can communicate clearly in writing and verbally. To fit in best with our team, we'd prefer someone positive about life, easy-going, eager to dive into projects, meet deadlines, and who can speak candidly yet respectfully.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

Qualifications

Qualifications

The successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability.

Education and Experience

• A Computer Science degree is a plus but not mandatory if you have a demonstrated grasp of fundamental application architecture, communications, and maintenance.
• A Minimum of five years of experience in a Front End web Developer role is required.

Essential Skills

Other Skills

Physical Requirements

The ability to operate office equipment, including photocopiers, a Scanner, computer equipment, display monitors, and the like, is required. The position is mainly sedentary but may require the incumbent to walk, stoop, crouch, or climb.

Personal Characteristics

The Information Technology Services Department interacts with all College students, faculty, and staff. A clean, neat appearance and a pleasant relationship supporting the College mission are essential.

Code of Commitment

Be a good representative of Hillsdale College to promote the liberal arts, the College’s original Articles of Association, and operating principles stated in the Staff Code of Commitment. The College's Mission Statement is a consideration in all aspects of the position. The teaching of the Christian faith shall remain a conspicuous aim of the College.

Working at Hillsdale College

Hillsdale College provides a unique culture and work environment where all successful team members support the College’s mission and help one another to ensure the College’s success. In addition to generous retirement, health, dental, and vacation benefits, you and your family can enjoy participating in events on campus throughout the year, most of which have little or no cost to attend. You and your family will also be able to use the athletic facilities, join and use the Halter Shooting Sports Center, and the outdoor facilities at Hayden Park for hiking, mountain biking, disc golf, and other activities.

As a Hillsdale College employee in this role, you will be eligible to take advantage of certain educational benefits for your children who may be accepted to Hillsdale College or other colleges participating in our Tuition Exchange Program. Hillsdale Academy is a world-class K-12 school located on the Hillsdale College campus for families with children still in school.

You can also take advantage of discounted costs for using certain College facilities, such as Rockwell Lake Lodge in beautiful northern Michigan. You can also enjoy delicious, low-cost on-site dining with your colleagues and students at our Hillsdale campus for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Becoming a member of the Hillsdale College team provides far more than a job. You will become integral to the most unique and successful college, educating the brightest minds in America.