Posting Details

Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV4057Working TitleWEB DEVELOPER INumber of Vacancies2LocationEdinburg, Texas DepartmentIT Enterprise SystemsFTE1FLSAExemptScope of Job

Responsible for assisting in 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. Assists with information architecture, programming, user experience, responsive web design, accessibility and usability in creating and maintaining UTRGV’s web presence.

Description of Duties

•Assists in developing and maintaining web sites for the campus community using basic authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools and digital media.
•Assists with the design and editing of web page content in the central web content management system including creating custom layouts, forms, stylesheets and templates.
•Assists with evaluating 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.
•Works closely with designers, analysts, project managers, software engineers and customers to ensure web development standards are met throughout the established lifecycle of the web project.
•May meet with customers to conceptualize and create designs that match technical and functional requirements and creates navigable prototypes or mockups.
•Assists with designing 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.
•Assists in the development or validation of 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.
•Handles routine issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
•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

Bachelor’s 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

•One (1) year of work experience in web development or
•Three (3) years of work experience in web development, with an Associate’s 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, W3C standards, version control systems and agile development methodologies. 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.

Other

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

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-TimeMinimum SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosted SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosition Available Date07/31/2019Grant Funded PositionNoIf Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

UTRGV is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to hire without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or veteran status. UTRGV takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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 visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

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 Chief Human Resources Officer.

Quick Linkhttp://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/22137Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
   • Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
3. * Please select your highest level of completed education.
   • 6th grade education
   • 10th grade education
   • High School Diploma or GED
   • Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
   • Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
   • Masters Degree from an accredited university
   • Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
   • None of the above
4. * Please provide the field of study for your education:

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Please indicate the number of years of full time work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
   • Less than 1 year
   • 1 year
   • 2 years
   • 3 years
   • 4 years
   • 5 years
   • 6 years
   • 7 years
   • 8 years
   • 9 years
   • 10 years
   • Over 10 years
6. * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Reference Letter 1
5. Reference Letter 2
6. Reference Letter 3
7. Certifications and Licenses
8. Training Certificates
9. Other Document
10. List of 3 References
11. Unofficial Transcripts 2
12. Unofficial Transcripts 3
13. Letter of Interest
14. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
15. Additional Document