Web Developer I (Temporary)

Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV6850

Working TitleWEB DEVELOPER I (TEMPORARY)

Number of Vacancies1

LocationRio Grande Valley

DepartmentOffice of Research Administration

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

Responsible for assisting in the planning, development and maintenance of the Division of Research website, web graphics and other digital content strictly adhering to the standards and best practices established by Information Technology. Assists with information architecture, programming, user experience, responsive web design, accessibility and usability in creating and maintaining UTRGV’s web presence.

Description of Duties

• Works closely with IT department to ensure web development standards are met throughout the established lifecycle of the web project.
• Assists with evaluating web code to ensure that it is accessible, valid, is properly structured, meets standards and is compatible with browsers, desktop and mobile devices, or operating systems.
• Creates and integrate video, animation, still images, text and audio into the graphical design of the web site.
• May meet with customers to conceptualize and create designs that match technical and functional requirements and creates navigable prototypes or mockups.
• Designs and edits web page content in the central web content management system, Cascade CMS , including creating custom layouts, forms, stylesheets and templates.
• Assists in developing and maintaining the research division website and inner pages using basic authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools and digital media.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Graphic Arts, or a related field from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

• One (1) year of work experience in web development or
• Three (3) years of work experience in web development, with an Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Web or Graphic Arts related field

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment. Proficiency and hands-on experience coding with with HTML , CSS , XHTML , XSLT , Javascript, jQuery, JSON , APIs, Responsive web design frameworks, and using Adobe Creative Suite applications such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash etc.. Strong design foundation including typography, composition and color theory, as well as preferred experience with photography. Knowledge of content management systems, accessibility ( WCAG , ARIA ), templates, W3C standards, version control systems and agile development methodologies. Demonstrated knowledge of current and upcoming web-design trends and techniques and cross-browser, cross-platform issues.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment.

Other

Ability to multi-task, shift priorities easily and judge demands of multiple competing projects under tight deadline.

This is temporary (3 months), non-benefits eligible assignments.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryPart-Time

Minimum Salary$19.62

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date07/10/2023

Grant Funded PositionNo

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Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

The Confidential Information Includes The Following

In order to be considered, please send your resume to Stephanie Ruiz [email protected] ([email protected]) .Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application.

Date of Birth

Gender

• Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-2451 and/or [email protected].

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/39065

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
• 10th grade education
• 6th grade education
• Yes
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
• None of the above
• Are you a current UTRGV employee?
• Masters Degree from an accredited university
• No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
• No
• Please provide the field of study for your education:
• Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
• Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
• Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
• Please select your highest level of completed education.

(Open Ended Question)

• Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
• 7 years
• 9 years
• 6 years
• 4 years
• Over 10 years
• 10 years
• Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
• 2 years
• 1 year
• 3 years
• 5 years
• Less than 1 year
• 8 years
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Reference Letter 1
• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• Reference Letter 2
• List of 3 References
• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Other Document
• Certifications and Licenses
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Additional Document
• Letter of Interest
• Reference Letter 3
• Unofficial Transcripts 3