Front-End Developer – Graduate College

Front-End Developer – Graduate College

The Graduate College at the University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign is now accepting applications for a Front-End Developer. Part of the
Communications, IT and Data team within the Graduate College, this position is
responsible for managing technical aspects of the Graduate College website and
web-based applications that serve 20,000+ graduate students and administrative
staff in graduate programs across campus.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary point of contact for technical aspects of management of Drupal website, including development, broken links reports, site analytics, user training for content providers.
• Lead website strategy and production in collaboration with Assistant Dean for Communications and Strategic Planning.
• Assess, strategize, develop, and maintain existing web-based applications to meet user needs.
• Manage web development projects, including integration of campus branding and web standards. Maintains and supports assigned systems with documented testing and development of procedures to ensure minimal downtime and loss of productivity and service. Evaluates and supplement vendor-supplied documentation for third-party software.
• Employ best-practices in the development of front-end code that is accessible and usable to audiences across many devices.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with campus web developer community and serve as the technical representative for the Graduate College. Assure that customers, staff, students, etc., are provided with appropriate IT use and security policies upon the allocation of institution/department IT equipment such as computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones, etc.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Any one or any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories:

  College coursework that includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

  • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
  • Associate Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
  • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
  • Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
• Work experience in IT-related functions, such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related fields.
• Demonstrated experience creating web-based applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, web development or related field.
• Two years of experience developing websites, themes, and templates.
• Experience creating websites for diverse audiences.
• Broad, general knowledge of higher education and an understanding of the university academic and administrative structure.
• Experience creating and editing websites using University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign templates and best practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Professionalism and ability to interact with staff of all levels and technical knowledge.
• Excellent web development skills, including knowledge HTML, CSS, Drupal and .NET.
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues.
• Understanding of best practices for accessible and responsive web design in digital environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team-based, dynamic environment that involves diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to be self-motivated, work independently, exercise good judgement and prioritize tasks.

Appointment Information:

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5031 – Information Technology Technical Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. Minimum salary for this position is
$55,000.00.  We strive to provide a
competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal
equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining
agreements, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined
through a thorough assessment of these elements. Employees
hired into this position will be expected to work onsite on a full-time basis
with the possibility of hybrid work options available.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information:

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on January 31, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Application
materials should include a cover letter, a current resume, and at least three
references, including contact information. Work authorization sponsorship is not
available for this position.

In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jen Walburn-Cochrane at walburnc@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1021639

Job Category: Technical

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu