Position Summary

Salary: $50,000.00 to $75,000.00 based on ACCS Board of Trustees Salary Schedule C-3 and experience

The Website Developer at Jefferson State Community College is responsible for managing website maintenance and leading the effort to develop new website features. This position collaborates with a wide range of college personnel to implement content reorganization and develop key website features.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to consider web-based initiatives that promote the school’s digital agenda and drive user engagement from requirements through to release and measurement.
• Oversee resourcing, cost/time estimation and task management of contributing designers, copywriters and web developers involved in carrying out website requests.
• Establish and maintain necessary relationships with Analytics, SEO and digital marketing partners to stay familiar with key reporting metrics and real-time customer insights that will be used to inform future web priorities.
• Design and create responsive and adaptive website layouts/user interfaces ensuring strong optimization and functionality.
• Manage and document third party vendor relationships for services used by the site for payment processing, class registration, student portals, etc. and remain current in comparable offerings from alternative providers.
• Commission and organize documentation necessary for contributing site editors and web developers.
• Ensure appropriate site monitoring tools are in place and resources are available to respond promptly to site outages or errors.
• Serve as the primary contact for the school’s in-house IT team and contracted hosting vendor for all web-related issues.
• Implement front-end web requests on an as-needed basis e.g., copy/content changes, image changes, design requests, etc.
• Integrate data from various back-end services and databases.
• Create and maintain software documentation.
• Maintain, expand, and scale websites as needed.
• Assist Community and Media Relations Staff.
• Maintain effective, professional relationships with other offices on campus.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required. A bachelor's degree in web development, computer science, or related field is preferred.
Experience: At least three years of full-time related experience as a Web Project Manager, Digital Account Lead, Senior Web Developer or related role required.
Licenses: No special licenses required.
Note About Applying: Please check the application requirements at the end of this announcement. When applying, applicants will be required to submit transcripts and a resume via the NEOED system, but there may be other documents that are also required as part of this job application. Those can be added by selecting "Add Supplemental Attachment" on the attachments screen of your online application.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven work experience in web programming and development
• Strong proficiency with numerous web development languages
• Understanding of search engine optimization (SEO) practices
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and manage time efficiently
• Solution-oriented and high-level programming skills
• Ability to troubleshoot, solve problems, and optimize web pages for security and responsiveness
• Understanding of network diagnostics and analytical tools
• Experience translating conceptual goals into specific user stories to guide architecture and design
• Ability to moderate requests from a variety of potentially conflicting directions and push toward consensus
• Understand current web trends and emerging technologies
• Familiarity with WordPress or other Web CMS platforms
• Competency with visual and interaction design applications (Adobe, Figma, Sketch, etc.)
• Experience working with data analytics display and dashboard tools such as Google Analytics, Tableau, etc.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications required and must submit a complete application packet through the online application system in order to be considered for a position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information may be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. All application materials must be submitted through the online system. Paper documents will not be accepted by Human Resources. Please have ALL documents available for uploading at the time of application completion.

A complete application packet consists of the following:

• A completed Jefferson State Community College online application specific to this position
• Current resume
• Transcripts (unofficial copies will be accepted before the deadline but official transcripts must be on file prior to extension of an employment agreement to the successful candidate). Transcripts must include conferred or awarded date.
• Work experience verification* in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Qualifications” section. Verification should include dates of employment, whether full time or part time, and position title(s). Upon request from the applicant, work experience verification from current employer only may be delayed until an official offer of employment. Request must be made in the form of a statement on a separate document. If applicant delays verification from current employer and it does not cover required level of experience as stated in the “Qualifications” section, verification from previous employer(s) is required. (For clarification, please contact Human Resources.)

• A work experience verification form can be found at Human Resources - Jefferson State Community College. Verification is the responsibility of the applicant. Verification must be completed by the employer and returned to the applicant for uploading with the online application. Do not return the paper form to Human Resources.

Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Once submitted, all applications become the property of Jeff State. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied by the College.

The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

If you are applying for one or more positions, you must submit a separate application packet for each position.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Jefferson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

All male applicants between the ages of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.

Jefferson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Jefferson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. If you have a disability and require accommodation, please notify us. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:

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