WEB DEVELOPER II – HigherEdJobs

Posting Number: SRGV7218
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: Remote
Location
Department: Application & Data Services
FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job:
Responsible for the
planning, development and maintenance of websites, web graphics and other digital content strictly adhering to the standards and best
practices established by Information Technology. Provide skills in moderately complex web coding, information architecture, user experience,
responsive web design, accessibility and usability in creating and maintaining UTRGV’s web presence.

Description of
Duties:
Develops and maintains web sites for the campus community using moderately complex authoring or scripting languages, content
creation tools and digital media.
May be assigned as a lead web developer on special projects and mentor other Web Developers on best
practices.
Designs and edits web page content in the central web content management system including creating custom layouts, forms,
stylesheets and templates.
Evaluates web code to ensure that it is accessible, valid, is properly structured, meets standards and is
compatible with browsers, desktop and mobile devices, or operating systems.
Work closely with designers, analysts, project managers,
software engineers and customers to ensure web development standards are met throughout the lifecycle of the web project.
Meets with
customers to conceptualize and create designs that match technical and functional requirements and create navigable prototypes or
mockups.
Designs the user experience based on usability best practices and established IT standards in order to provide intuitive
navigation, clean layouts, fast page load times etc.
Provides feedback to management or development teams when faced with conflicting
priorities and assists in identifying solutions to moderate problems.
Develops or validates test routines and schedules to ensure that
test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types.
Responds to support inquiries and coordinates with
applicable departments within Information Technology to effectively provide support to the campus on website related issues.
Conducts
training sessions and assists staff in other areas with project coordination.
Creates and integrate video, animation, still images, text
and audio into the graphical design of the web site.
Maintains understanding of latest trends in web technologies or programming
practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
Performs other
duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:
General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision
Given:
Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information
Technology, Web Graphic Arts, or a related field from an accredited university.

Preferred
Education:
N/A

Licenses/Certifications:
None.

Required Experience:
Three (3) years of work
experience in web development, or
Five (5) years of work experience in web development, with an Associates degree in Information
Technology, Web or Graphic Arts related field.

Preferred Experience:
N/A

Equipment:
Use of standard office
equipment. Proficiency and hands-on experience coding with with HTML, CSS, XHTML, XSLT, Javascript, jQuery, JSON, APIs, Responsive web
design frameworks, and using Adobe Creative Suite applications such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash etc.. Strong design
foundation including typography, composition and color theory, as well as preferred experience with photography. Knowledge of content
management systems, accessibility (WCAG, ARIA), templates and W3C standards. Demonstrated knowledge of current and upcoming web-design
trends and techniques and cross-browser, cross-platform issues.

Working Conditions:
Needs to be able to successfully
perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.

Work is performed primarily in
a general office environment and can be performed remote within close proximity to a UTRGV campus. If the work is performed remote
high-speed internet and a designated workspace are required.

Other:
Ability to multi-task, shift priorities
easily and judge demands of multiple competing projects under tight deadline.

Physical Capabilities: N/A
Employment
Category: Full-Time
Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary: Commensurate with
Experience
Position Available Date: 12/05/2023
Grant Funded Position: No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration
Date:

EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal
employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title
VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures
non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled
persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Dear Applicant, Human Resources
will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The
confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information
prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this
position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us
at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information:
UTRGV is a
distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a
criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have
prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/41268jeid-22205dbcb91fe84eac866492820e8b61