IT Technical Specialist III - Manager Web Communications - 509711
- Employer
- The University of Alabama
- Location
- Tuscaloosa
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Communications & Marketing
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Apply nowJob no: 509711
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Information Systems/Technology Support
Pay Grade/Pay Range: 58 Monthly (exempt): - Minimum - $ 39332.76 Midpoint - $ 57033.60
Department/Organization: 214103 - Engineering Development
Normal Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm
Job Summary: The IT Technical Specialist III performs advanced professional IT activities for a specialized, complex assignment or functional area requiring application of an advanced professional knowledge of IT principles, practices, and procedures.
Additional Department Summary: The Web Developer in the College of Engineering will serve as the primary developer for the college's “critical path” institutional web sites, which are integral to the college's communications with key internal and external stakeholders. This position will be responsible for the development and implementation of high-visibility marketing and communications-oriented web sites and web-based services. The Web Developer will hold primary responsibility for the development, production, testing and maintenance of all WordPress-based college websites and other dynamic web applications, and will be charged with continually improving the functionality and user experience for all of these sites and applications. The Web Developer is part of the central web team that establishes and manages workflows and protocols for how all top-level UA web sites are built and managed. The Web Developer is responsible for developing sites and creating applications to potentially capture, store and manipulate information within a database.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree ; OR Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of IT experience; OR Associate’s degree and four (4) years of IT experience; OR High School Diploma or GED and six (6) years of IT experience. Knowledge of advanced programming, networking, system, multimedia, instructional technology skills or project management methods and applications. May require intermediate or advanced level training or certification.
Skills and Knowledge: Proven project management abilities. Strong communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of HTML (5), CSS, PHP, JavaScript, CMS development, WordPress, database management and web security. Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or closely related technology degree and a minimum of two years experience. Experience with WordPress preferred. Familiarity with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Level AA (“WCAG 2.0 AA”) preferred.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster
Advertised: 16 Sep 2019 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 23 Sep 2019 Central Daylight Time
Organization
The University of Alabama embodies an academic community that demands excellence in teaching, research and service and provides an inclusive, nurturing environment for the discovery of knowledge and the development of well-rounded leaders. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college and known as the Capstone of Higher Education, UA provides a premier undergraduate and graduate education built upon global engagement, high-quality scholarship, outstanding teaching, and diversity and inclusivity throughout the community.
Our Mission
The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.
Our Vision
The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.
Our Core Values
The University of Alabama is committed to:
- Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies.
- Graduate education that is deeply vested in subject matter knowledge, professional content, research skills and creative activity.
- Public outreach and service that is held in the highest regard and fosters impactful public engagement to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Alabama, the nation and the world.
- Campus life that embodies collaboration, collegiality, respect and a culture of inclusivity.
Our Strategic Goals
- Provide a premier undergraduate and graduate education that offers a global perspective and is characterized by outstanding teaching, high-quality scholarship and distinctive curricular and co-curricular programs. Increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that impact economic and societal development.
- Enrich our learning and work environment by providing an accepting, inclusive community that attracts and supports a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
- Provide opportunities and resources that facilitate work-life balance and enhance the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty and staff.
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