Front End Web Developer Professional Service Specialist 1

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Job no:
496167
Work type:
Regular Full-Time
Location:
Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories:
Professional

Position d
escription:
This position will specifically and comprehensively provide support for the Rowan University website, as well as special web-based initiatives and design projects for Rowan Global and University Web Services. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work is to be expected. An option for a flexible work schedule allowing for some remote work may be available.

Essential Position Responsibilities/Functions:
Design website features and functionality for various web initiatives, using HTML/XHTML, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, and similar languages and frameworks.
Build websites using the Bootstrap responsive framework to support a variety of devices and screen sizes, including phone, tablet, and desktop.
Work with application developers to improve the design and usability of dynamic web applications, including a student/employee portal and an e-commerce website (among others).
Create and manage Sass files to support large and complex CSS structures/stylesheets.
Integrate JavaScript libraries and frameworks on new and existing websites.
Build and convert web templates for use/reuse in the Cascade content management system.
Implement industry web standards and best practices throughout the Rowan University website, with particular awareness of accessibility and website optimization.
Work collaboratively on various projects with other designers, application developers, instructional designers, Rowan Global and University departments, and external vendors/service providers.
Conduct quality assurance and browser testing of own work and/or the work of others.
Comfortable meeting with website stakeholders to determine project requirements.
Create and maintain project documentation and training materials.
Conduct online and/or face-to-face training for web content editors.
Manage several projects simultaneously.
Provide support for other, various Rowan University projects and initiatives.
Qualifications:
Required
A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
Four (4) years of professional position-related experience.
Experience in front end web development using HTML/XHTML, CSS/Sass, and JavaScript/jQuery.
Experience working with a responsive design framework such as Bootstrap.
Understanding of web standards, accessibility, optimization, usability, layout aesthetics, and SEO.
Understanding of the entire web development process (design, development, testing, and deployment).
Familiarity with content management systems such as Drupal, WordPress, or Cascade.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Be extremely customer-service oriented.
Be able to work independently to solve problems with minimal supervision.
Be able to work with both technical and non-technical staff.
Preferred
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment using project management tools (e.g, GitLab or Jira).
Knowledge of Unix/Linux, Apache, PHP, MySQL/Oracle SQL, Drupal, WordPress, and other backend server technologies.
Experience working with Adobe XD or similar wireframing/prototyping tools.
Proficiency in graphic design and the sue of creative tools such as the Adobe Creative Suite.
Experience working with the Cascade CMS by Hannon Hill.
Experience creating web templates using Apache Velocity.
Experience supporting web systems in a higher education environment.
Proven ability to stay current with rapidly-changing technologies.
Advertised:
Feb 22 2022
Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
Mar 8 2022 11:55 PM
Eastern Standard Time
Rowan University

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