What are the responsibilities and job description for the Web Developer position at Illinois State University?
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
Title: Web Developer
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Web and Interactive Communications
Campus Location: Normal, IL
Job Summary
The Web Developer works within a team environment performing web application and website development. This position will be responsible for the technical analysis, design, development, testing, and support of websites and applications. In addition, this position will build user interfaces for campus websites and services utilizing WEB's content management systems, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The position develops engaging front end interfaces that convey the institution's identity and message needed for student, faculty, and staff recruitment and retention.
Primary responsibilities of this position include improving and maintaining our front-end framework, writing and maintaining accessibility standards in JavaScript, and working closely with the graphic designers, application developers, content strategists, accessibility coordinators, and non-technical clients. This position translates client concepts for a website or service, starting with sketches and wireframes and carries those through technical implementation.
Technical Duties include:
- Performing web application development, both long-term and day-to-day maintenance as well as providing technical analysis around how we use and should adopt and/or modify various functionalities.
- Designing user interfaces that take into account the human factors that impact interactive experiences
- Performing Technical Support & Incident Management providing subject-matter expertise on web design best practices
- Perform Core and Integration Testing of all planned Changes for web designed solutions
- Create, Maintain and Update design specific documentation like Style Guides, Templates, and reusable Code Snippets
Additional Information
Position Highlights:
- There is the potential for 100% remote work in this position, within the State of Illinois. Eligibility is based upon employee performance, appropriate remote working environment, and business needs.
University Benefit Highlights:
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement and supplemental retirement
- Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid vacation and sick time
- For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
Technology Solutions provides information technology products and services for the administrative and business functions of Illinois State University. Through our Technology Support Center and our highly trained staff, Technology Solutions looks to improve the campus experience for all students, faculty, staff, and the rest of the campus community. http://TechSolutions.IllinoisState.edu
The Web and Interactive Communications (WEB) team collaborates with all facets of the University. WEB ensures Illinois State's online presence is a positive and intuitive experience for all users. They also set usability and branding standards for websites and web applications within the University. https://techsolutions.illinoisstate.edu/web-interactive-communications/
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$60,000 - $65,000 annual
Required Qualifications
- High school graduation or equivalent
- Any combination totaling two years (24 months) from the following categories:
a. College course work in Information Technology (IT), Computer Sciences, Engineering, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
- 30 semester hours equals 12 months
- 60 semester hours or associate's degree equals 18 months
- 90 semester hours equals 24 months
- Work experience that includes the following:
a. Two years (24 months) of experience collecting technical requirements and designing websites and web solutions
b. One year (12 months) of experience developing web assts leveraging HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap (or equivalent framework), PHP or comparable programming language
- Formal education or work experience with:
a. software testing, including debugging code and/or unit testing - Chrome Dev tools
b. Source Control or Incident Management Software Tools such as GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, Jira
c. using modeling techniques such as UML to capture Use cases, Activity and Usability Diagrams
- Knowledge of how and ability to use web debugging tools such as Google Chrome developer tools and Mozilla Firebug debugger
- Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
- Awareness of current trends in the web, both among private industries and higher education
- Strong customer service skills along with a desire for achieving excellence in customer satisfaction, process and product quality, and reliability.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment with good communication and collaboration skills and considerable latitude and independence of action.
- An interest in learning new tools, techniques, and methods
- Experience in higher education administrative systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong Problem-Solving Ability
- Experience implementing, testing, and working on projects that comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and IT Accessibility Section 508 standards.
- Experience developing user interface prototypes in Adobe XD
- Experience developing digital wireframes using Adobe Photoshop managing web content using various Content Management Systems (CMS) including OU Campus and WordPress.
Work Hours
Core Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday; weekend or after-hours work may be required to support change management or disaster recovery.
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
- Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
- Distinguish colors on a monitor.
- Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
Proposed Starting Date
May 2023
Required Applicant Documents
Resume
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior
Optional Applicant Documents
Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity
Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior
Special Instructions for Applicants
Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are using college or university coursework to qualify for this position, then college or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.
To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.
Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:
Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Kira Shelton
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300
The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.
Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.
Contact Information for Applicants
Kira Shelton
Human Resources
kgshelt@ilstu.edu
(309) 438-2120
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened: 04/14/2023 01:00 AM CST
Application Closes: 04/16/2023 11:55 PM CST
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
