Web Manager
- Employer
- Clemson University
- Location
- 10/5/23
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- Science & Technology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Environmental Science & Sustainability
- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Developer position requires a skilled individual who can design, develop, and maintain websites. This position involves establishing effective communication channels between the Division Communicator and CCIT executive leadership to craft cohesive messaging for digital platforms. Primary responsibilities include crafting tailor-made themes and plugins, enhancing website performance, and fostering collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Proficiency in front-end technologies, strong attention to detail, and effective communication skills are essential for success in this role. The role also encompasses the performance of additional assigned duties.
JOB DUTIES:40% - Essential - Develops WordPress Themes and Plugins:
Develop custom WordPress themes and plugins based on project requirements. Modify and customize existing themes and plugins to enhance functionality and meet client needs. Convert design mockups into responsive and user-friendly WordPress themes. Collaborate with designers to ensure seamless integration of design elements into the WordPress platform.
Implement HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other front-end technologies to create engaging and interactive web interfaces. Ensure adherence to University accessibility policy, best coding practices and optimization techniques for efficient website performance.
30% - Essential - Website Maintenance and Optimization:
Develop and perform regular updates and maintenance tasks on CCIT¿s website in Cascade CMS and in WordPress, including core, theme, and plugin updates. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, communicators, and project managers, to ensure successful project execution. Optimize website performance by implementing caching, minification, and other performance optimization techniques. Troubleshoot and resolve any issues or bugs that arise, ensuring a smooth and error-free user experience. Evaluate and report on third-party software to be used on University WordPress installs.
15% - Essential - Content Management:
Assist in content creation and management within Cascade CMS (Clemson¿s primary Content Management System) as well as WordPress, including uploading and formatting content, creating custom post types, and configuring taxonomies. Ensure content is displayed consistently across different devices and browsers. Implement SEO best practices to optimize website visibility and search engine rankings. Develop training materials and procedures and train users.
10% - Essential - WPEngine Account Management:
Manage the University's WPEngine account by setting up new sites, adding custom domains, and configuring SSL certificates. Collaborate with IT to set up sub-domains on WordPress installs, ensuring smooth integration and seamless functionality. Monitor the performance and security of the WPEngine account, taking proactive measures to address any issues or vulnerabilities. Stay updated on the latest features and enhancements provided by WPEngine, implementing them as appropriate to optimize website hosting and management. Manage FTP/SFTP site access for in-house and third-party developers.
5% - Essential - Innovation & Professional Development: Engages in development opportunities leading to personal development, professional growth and innovation in web development and related technologies.
Education -Bachelor's Degree
Demonstrated experience in WordPress-specific web development including custom themes/plugins
RESPONSIBILITIESJOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
Standard Hours: 37.5/week
Expected salary range; $ 54,974.00 - $74,000.00
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL JOB LOCATION:Clemson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:10/5/23
MILITARY AND VETERAN:MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.
Organization
Working at Clemson University
Clemson is a dynamic research university located in Upstate South Carolina at the center of the booming I-85 corridor between Charlotte, N.C., and Atlanta, Ga. One of the nation’s most selective public research universities according to U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, Clemson University is the school of choice among top students in South Carolina and is increasingly competitive for the best students in the region and the nation. More than 17,100 students select from 70 undergraduate and 100 graduate degree programs through five academic colleges: Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences; Architecture, Arts and Humanities; Business and Behavioral Science; Engineering and Science; and Health, Education and Human Development.
Clemson’s transformation into a leading research institution — currently attracting in excess of $140 million in externally funded research and sponsored program awards per year — is based upon an academic plan that identifies eight emphasis areas in which the University has opportunities to increase education and research, to align with South Carolina’s economic development needs and to draw upon faculty strengths. Emphasis areas include automotive and transportation technology, advanced materials, biotechnology and biomedical sciences, leadership and entrepreneurship, sustainable environment, information and communication technology, family and community living, and general education.
Major economic development initiatives that have emerged from the academic plan include the Clemson International Center for Automotive Research — a 250-acre campus in Greenville, which has generated more than $225 million in public and private commitments in just four years; an advanced materials initiative at the Clemson Research Park, which includes a new LEED Silver-certified facility; and the South Carolina Health Sciences Collaborative — an initiative of the state’s three research universities and major health-care systems.
As the state’s land-grant university, Clemson reaches out to citizens, communities and businesses all over South Carolina. The Public Service Activities division includes the county-based Cooperative Extension Service, five off-campus research and education centers through the Clemson University Experiment Station and critical regulatory responsibilities for plant and animal health.
The University boasts a 1,400-acre campus on the shores of Lake Hartwell within view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Surrounding the campus are 18,000 acres of University farms and woodlands devoted to research. A warm campus environment, great weather and recreational activities offered by proximity to both the natural surroundings and large cities are part of the Clemson Experience.
Points of interest at Clemson include the following:
The Clemson Conference Center and Inn is a state-of-the-art facility for symposia, meetings, seminars and special events. The complex includes the Madren Continuing Education and Conference Center, the Walker Golf Course and the Martin Inn.
The South Carolina Botanical Garden, a 295-acre public garden, features several thousand varieties of ornamental plants and a unique collection of nature-based sculptures.
The Robert Howell Brooks Center for the Performing Arts brings an exciting array of concert, theater, dance, comedy and other live performances to the community.
The Robert Campbell Geology Museum at the Botanical Garden displays meteorites, minerals, dinosaur fossils and the largest faceted-stone collection in the Southeast.
The T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena is a showplace for livestock activities in the state and has hosted horse and livestock shows, rodeos, sales, 4-H activities, educational programs, and industrial and agricultural exhibitions.
Fort Hill, the home of John C. Calhoun and later of his son-in-law, University founder Thomas Green Clemson, is a registered National Historic Landmark located in the center of campus.
The Class of 1944 Visitors Center is the front door to Clemson — a friendly place to get tours, information, assistance and an introduction to this beautiful, historic university and community.
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