IT Administrator/Analyst 1 (Web Developer), Marketing & PR, Haslam College of Business
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- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Regular Full-time, MR09IT Administrator/Analyst 1
Department: Marketing & PR, Haslam College of Business
The office of Marketing and Public relations at the Haslam college of Business seeks to hire a talented back-end web developer to join our team. As the back-end developer, this position will collaborate with designers and front-end developers to write and develop code for the college website and other digital initiatives. Furthermore, this position is responsible for ensuring that all websites adhere to the University's style guide, developing and maintaining themes and plugins for content management systems such as Drupal and Wordpress, and ensuring that all websites meet the university's standards for accessibility. As part of code development, the position will participate in regression and performance testing of websites and web applications to ensure an optimal user experience.
This position is telework eligible for the right candidate.
Responsibilities:
Web Development / Programming
• Oversee the implementation of the University's web standards and branding to all web applications and webpages as specified at http://brand.utk.edu.
• Develop and maintain web themes for WordPress and Drupal.
• Extend open source and commercial web applications and services to meet the needs of the college.
• Provide ongoing upgrades, enhancements, security patches, and bug fixes to web applications and services.
• Ensure all Haslam web applications and websites are responsive and perform in a user-centered manner.
• Perform regression and performance testing of web applications.
• Implement methods to improve search engine relevance.
• Contribute all written code to the department’s distributed version control system.
Collaboration
• Collaborate with Marketing and PR to develop themes, create plugins, update website, and other code based on mockups from web designers.
• Collaborate with department members, faculty, and other staff on assigned projects to develop user-centered applications and experiences.
• Collaborate with peer developers to create custom web applications and services.
• Provide direction to student workers in the department.
• Participate with other members of the department on regular on call/zoom rotations.
Research and Continuing education
• Identify, research and recommend best practices for optimization technologies, techniques, and strategies and improvements to accessibility.
• Complete professional development opportunities in order to keep knowledge and skills up-to-date.
Qualifications
Required Experience:
• 5 years experience working in web development, or 3 years of experience working in web development with a bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of open source content management systems including WordPress and Drupal.
• Programming skills in languages such as PHP, MySQL, JavaScript (server-side), Ruby, and/or Python.
• Ability to work with structured data formats such as XML or JSON.
• Version control systems such as Git.
• Web accessibility guidelines and their practical use.
• RESTful APIs.
• Linux Server Environments.
• Basic knowledge of Unix utilities.
• Ability to work well in a team-based environment.
• Ability to interact and collaborate with all staff in a respectful and sensitive manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written.
• Ability to actively listen.
• Ability to problem solve and analyze complex problems.
• Ability to learn new skills and technologies as needed.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects in order to meet deadlines on time and within budget.
Preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• 5-10 years web development experience.
• 1 year working in an academic environment.
• Drupal and Wordpress theme development skills.
• Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager experience
Application Procedures:
A background check is required prior to hiring. In order to be considered for candidacy, you must submit a cover letter addressing the above qualifications and a current resume.
For assistance or questions about using the UT online application system, contact University of Tennessee Human Resources:
105 Student Services Building, Knoxville, TN 37996-0213
Office Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(865) 974-8847
Job: Information Technology Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Knoxville
Organization: Public Relations And Marketing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Oct 22, 2020, 11:55:17 AM
Organization
Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion
UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.
As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.
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