Front-End Web Developer

The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

This position is located in the Web Services Unit of the Library under the supervision of the Library User Experience Web Developer.

The Web Services Unit supports access to the physical and electronic resources of the library. The mission of the Web Services Unit is to help manage access and content for all of the library’s web presence. The Web Services Unit also supports user experience and usability studies. The Web Services unit is also responsible for the maintenance, site management and content presentation assistance needed to help library staff deliver quality information to users via the library’s website.
The purpose of this position is to assist the Library User Experience Web Developer in carrying out the many responsibilities of the Web Services Unit in making sure that all web presence needs for library operations are kept working and to help create a cohesive and effective web presence. The employee will provide a variety of support responsibility for computer troubleshooting, user applications software in the library and web-based applications of Library’s homepage. The employee in this position will be expected to perform a variety of tasks, on a daily basis and as needed, to provide on-going support, maintenance, and future development of the equipment, software, systems, networks and library’s website. The employee must use professional judgment to determine the best way in which to resolve problems and make changes to web pages in a timely fashion. The employee provides assistance in the use of the central computing facilities , microcomputer platforms (Macintosh, DOS, Windows 10/11), networks (Windows Server, Active Directory), the access and use of wide area network resources (Internet, III, other library databases.) helping library staff apply a wide variety of software packages used in their work (MS Office, Acrobat, telnet, web browsers etc), web authoring tools (Visual Studio Code, NotePad ), image creation software (Fireworks/Photoshop, Gimp), and practice good file management and site management. The employee might be called on to provide individual or group training sessions in any of these areas.

Demonstrated ability to: Listen effectively; respond clearly and directly; use appropriate vocabulary with users who may not be familiar with that technology in clarifying situations. Maintain positive working relationships by collaborating and working cooperatively with others. Organize and manage details effectively though project management. Be self-motivated to learn new skills and adapt to changing skill requirements, have a general knowledge and experience with: HTML, Javascript, CSS, Relational Databases, SQL, mySQL, Tableau, and web publishing software; image creation software (such as Fireworks/Photoshop, Gimp); analytical procedures and systems analysis. A variety of office hardware and computer software (such as email, word processors, spreadsheets, databases, web browsers) and operating systems (Windows 10/11).

$57,200

Permanent Full-Time

40

12

$35,406 - $95,992

For administrative purposes during the implementation of Career Banding this journey level position is considered a Salary Grade 72.

05/24/2024

06/06/2024

No

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

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All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

Western Carolina 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 or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
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