Web Developer UM Western

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The Web Developer & Designer (WDD) will be responsible for researching, recommending, planning, and implementing new technologies and resolving the most complex problems in relation to the design, expansion, maintenance and improvements to the official website for **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western. The WDD needs to possess deep technical expertise in the areas of web development and design to include programming in PHP, JavaScript, Bootstrap, CSS and excellent working knowledge of WordPress and editing and developing custom WordPress themes. The WDD works as a part of the ITS staff to perform specific tasks to maintain and improve the official website and will work closely with the Directors of Communications and Admissions to enhance the website’s appearance, capabilities and SEO properties. The WDD will utilize their broad web development expertise for the testing and optimization of the website for both desktop and mobile web browsers and integrate programmatic functions with WordPress to be utilized by multiple backend users.
The WDD will serve as the web design and development expert for the Department of Information Technologies Services (ITS) and will lead the planning and implementation of short and long-term web development and security strategies. The WDD will meet with other stake holders on campus during the consultation, pre-production, production and post-production phases of webpage creation and management. Working as an integral member of the University ITS team, the WDD is responsible for developing and maintaining the University’s web presence based on defined processes and strategic objectives. The position ensures that the website serves as Montana Western’s central communications and recruiting tool in providing content that is user friendly and accurately reflects the university’s brand strategy.
If you are interested in doing state of the art web development, but would prefer to live in a small town with some of the best hiking, camping and fishing in the country, then please apply!
Required Skills
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL
Wordpress or other PHP based CMS
Social Media integration using APIs
Adobe Creative Cloud or other web and graphics editing software
Understanding of all aspects of web design and architecture
Excellent communication and writing skills
Excellent organizational and management skills
Required Experience
Experience in the prototyping (including User Experience and Interface design knowledge), security, installation, testing, maintenance, updates, and content management of large-scale websites (university or school websites preferred)
Experience and aptitude for the application of web design principles in the design and implementation process of holistic and individual website elements (menus, image galleries, directories, site search, news articles, events calendars, submission forms, A-Z indexes, etc.)
Experience with user experience and information design
Experience integrating social media APIs into a web presence
Experience in CSS optimization/minification (i.e. gulp.js toolkit)
Experience in generating reports based on website analytics and presenting concise, actionable plans for increasing efficiency and usability
About **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western and the Dillon Area
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western is a dynamic, innovative, undergraduate university with over 65 full-time faculty and 1,300 students. It is located in Dillon, Montana in the scenic Rocky Mountains and has been awarded numerous top national rankings for delivering high quality, affordable education.
Montana Western is the only public four-year college in the nation offering
Experience One (X1),
experiential learning delivered on the block schedule. Class sizes are small and students take a single course at a time, three hours each day for 18 days, before moving on to the next course. Each course is four credits and four blocks are offered each semester. The block schedule facilitates field and lab work, undergraduate research, study travel, and interdisciplinary teaching. Montana Western’s faculty strongly believe in mentoring and inspiring students, and assisting them in the transition from university life to professional careers.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western is an integral part of the Dillon Community. With a population of 5,000 people, Dillon is known for outstanding public schools, safe environments, recreational opportunities, and an excellent quality of life.
Position Details
Position Title:
Web Developer & Designer (Computer Software Engineer)
Department:
ITS
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), , 12 months/year,
Salary:
$18.62/hr. - $26.05/hr.
Union Affiliation:
FOCUS-MFPE
Probationary Period:
Six months minimum
Benefits Include
Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:
References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:
Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

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