UTSA - Web Developer- Academic Strategic Communications (Temporary)

Department Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property—for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTube or LinkedIn.

UTSA is situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.

Posting End Date

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 08/20/2021. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

This is a temporary, benefits eligible position, with an expected end date of of one year from date of hire.  This position may be shortened, extended, or converted to a regular, full-time position without reposting, based on work and/or department need.

Salary

Salary Range:  $39,703 - $50,000/annualized (beginning salary negotiable based on education, experience, and qualifications).      

Hours per Week

Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.

Required Application Materials

  • Resume is required.
  • Online portfolio link is required:(place directly under email address on resume)
  • Cover Letter is preferred.

 

Essential Functions

Function: To design, develop, and maintain complex websites and web applications using advanced web authoring code.

Scope: Responsible for implementing web functionality utilizing current advanced web authoring code based on client interface to determine needs and specifications.

Typical:

1. Consult with clients to determine goals and requirements for the development and deployment of web sites and applications.

2. Design and develop web page text and visual content, navigational links, and page layout using advanced web authoring code. Design or integrate graphics, business content, and databases as appropriate to develop feature-rich web applications.

3. Document design flow, installation and operating procedures as appropriate.

4. Meet with clients as appropriate to evaluate and modify website, as well as respond to inquiries regarding errors, problems or questions on web sites.

5. Monitor performance of web sites after implementation.

6. Research new methods, techniques, and software and make appropriate recommendations to ensure state of the art web design.

7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Periodic:

1. Compile, analyze, and report website utilization statistics.

2. Conduct usability testing to determine website functionality relevant to client needs and ease of use.

Required Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree from an accredited institution.(Related experience may be substituted for degree)
  • Three years of experience in client driven web site and web application architecture and development using advanced web authoring code.
  • Bachelor's degree to substitute for two years of experience.
  • Knowledge of HTML and advanced web authoring languages and graphic design software. Knowledge of computer programming techniques and computer languages.  Knowledge of database design standards and database management.
  • Excellent sense of visual and structural design.
  • Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software problems and utilize creativity and problem solving skills.
  • Strong organizational skills to be able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to interface with clients with a service oriented attitude to determine needs assessments.
  • Advanced written communication skills.
  • Personal computer and standard office equipment.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Arts or a computer related field from an accredited institution.
  • Experience working with Content Management Systems.

Working Conditions

Usual: Usual office conditions.

Special: Occasional extended work hours may be required to meet deadlines.

At present, this role is a UTSA telecommuting position, and the candidate selected for this position will be required to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telecommuters may be required to work on campus at times; travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. It is expected that this position will return to campus in the future. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

This position will be primarily located:

  • Remote (Individuals that primarily work remotely and rarely need to be on campus).
  • Hybrid - Regularly (Individuals that split their time working remotely and on campus)
  • Hybrid - Occasionally (Individuals that work remotely but may work on campus on an infrequent basis)

Additional Information

  • This position is a temporary, one year funded position from the date of hire and is contingent upon future year funding, 
  • UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
  • This is a security sensitive position.
  • Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
  • Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EO/AA Statement

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.

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