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Location: Health Sciences
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Opening
Full Time 40 hours Grade 054 Web Services, URMC
Schedule
8:30 AM-5 PM
POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT
The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) is seeking a talented front-end web developer to build web sites and online functionality. The ideal candidate will have experience working with HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript. He or she must be able to work collaboratively with faculty and staff, have a can-do attitude, passion for technology, and be able to get up to speed quickly.
The candidate will:
- Have a thorough knowledge of front-end interfaces
- Translate client needs and business requirements for the web
- Create and manage plans for medium to large scale projects
- Drive testing and quality assurance processes
- Establish and enforce style guidelines and content standards
- Monitor site for acceptable performance and user accessibility
- Stay up-to-date with current technology and evaluate trends
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Utilize strong multi-tasking abilities, design skills, and web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript).
Create, test, and initiate web-based resources
Develop project specifications and schedules
Consult with faculty and staff to gather site requirements and recommend interactive web technologies
Uphold design integrity and drive site improvements
Design and prototype user interfaces for online training materials and other interactive tools
Collaborate with internal staff and external resources to implement interactive tools
High-level knowledge of web analytics
Participate in content management system training efforts for the URMC community.
Troubleshoot URMC web site for broken links, browser incompatibility, scripting errors, and outdated content and recommend solutions.
Demonstrate excellent communication and issue resolution skills.
Positively represent URMC Web Services at meetings and in all communications.
Maintain updated knowledge of Internet and mobile technologies by attending seminars, classes, and conferences; visiting relevant Internet sites; reviewing current literature.
SUPERVISION
- Supervised by or report to: Project Director, Web Design & Development
- Supervision exercised: co-ops (as needed)
MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED ON THE JOB
PC and Macintosh environments, printers, digital cameras.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Hard skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Computer Graphics Design plus:
- 3-5 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Detailed working knowledge and experience with web design technologies (CSS3, HTML5, JavaScript) and programs (Adobe Creative Suite).
- .Net experience desirable or willingness to learn .Net.
- Knowledge and experience in web and graphics design
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Requires experience with content management systems and processes
Soft skills:
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, project leaders, and students
- Service-oriented attitude, supporting team and helping clients
- Must be a self-starter with good follow-through and capable of managing multiple projects in a team environment
- Solid organizational and time management skills
- Must be motivated to take on new tasks, solve problems, and initiate tasks based on customer requests
- Must work well in a cross-functional project team environment
Desirable Qualifications
- High levels of enthusiasm and creativity
- Innovative thinker
How To Apply
All applicants must apply online.
The University of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer.