Job Description
Job Summary:
The Web Software Specialist is responsible for website production and maintenance for the Division of Student Affairs, providing support for its numerous departments and programs. The Specialist will be engaged in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining content for web sites, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of information. They will address an audience including faculty, staff, students and the public with content based on their web & general knowledge base. This work will be accomplished by building information delivery structures to engage and educate faculty, staff, and students on the Divisions’ programs, services, events, and initiatives.
Essential Duties:
- Create contemporary media and communications using technologies (HTML5, CSS3, PHP and/or CMS) and tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint and Premiere) to achieve division and departmental goals, support online project needs, and accomplish their objectives. Proactively ensure current and relevant content, while prioritizing requested site updates.
- Publish content on content management systems (CMS) such as Cascade, Sitecore, Drupal, Joomla, and/or WordPress. Monitor division’s web sites for functionality, accessibility, and compliance with industry best practices and university policy including language use, spelling, broken links, accessibility challenges, privacy (GDPR), and search engine optimization (SEO).
- Monitors and reports on web site analytics, user behavior, and usage trends.
- Formulate wireframes and comp files to translate customer needs into viable web and multimedia formats.
- Coordinate support and logistics for online information. Make and implement critical decisions in collaboration with identified key stakeholders and campus partners.
- Support photo and video project management, assisting with the creation of textual and visual content for print and web-based systems which may include videography and photography work.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field with two (2) years of experience in a related field or the equivalent total experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and Photoshop.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the use of current technologies, analytic tools and web development practices.
- Solid oral and written communication skills.
- Initiative to work independently and in collaboration with diverse teams.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Adept at managing time, resources and projects effectively.
- Ability and knowledge to function as the subject matter expect on web technology, site development and programming best practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Four (4) years of experience with a demonstrated knowledge of the following:
- HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, CSS, PHP, Google Analytics, Site Improve, Data Studio, Bootstrap, SASS, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, Adobe Lightroom and/or content management systems.
- Ability to construct reusable components and manage content libraries/archives for future use.
Special Instructions:
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
Open Until Filled: No
Location: Arlington
The University of Texas at Arlington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, color, national origin, age, or disability.