Web Specialist
November 20, 2014 11:59 AM
The University of Washington Department of Global Health has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Web Computing Specialist. The Web Computing Specialist is the principal technical administrator of the main Department website (http://globalhealth.washington.edu) and collaborates with staff in the Department’s communications team and staff on web sites for a variety of grant funded projects.
The is an excellent opportunity for an early to mid-career developer who is looking for experience working with a mix of web projects to meet the varied needs the department’s many programs, centers, and groups. The responsibilities are a mix of developing new sites, updating and maintaining existing ones, and helping faculty and staff identify and solve other issues using web technologies. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of technical skills, a demonstrated capacity in managing multiple projects, a desire to work in a highly collaborative environment, and a connection to the Department’s mission.
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and improve departmental and program websites.
Serve as primary administrator for all department and center sites that do not have dedicated technical staff.
Contribute to development of best practices and documentation for faculty, staff, and centers in maintaining websites.
Ensure that supported websites are secure and well-functioning.
Monitor and improve how departmental information is presented on sites outside the department and on the larger web and in search engines.
Contribute to the planning, development, and administration of departmental databases.
Provide assistance and consultation to faculty and staff about websites and technology.
Train staff and faculty to manage their own information on the web.
Assist in converting course materials from traditional formats to online formats.
Participate in departmental, school and university-level technology groups and meetings
Provide support and training for faculty and staff using educational technology.
Support web conferences and videoconferences using multiple technologies under guidance of a technology lead.
Set up web and videoconferencing equipment and support conferences at a variety of locations.
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. This PDF contains detailed information on Benefits for this position: http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/benefits/forms/ben-summaries/prostaff.pdf.
Requirements
Bachelor's in Computer Science or related degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus two to three years of experience developing websites and databases.
Additional Requirements
Experience with modern web development in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL.
Experience building and supporting Drupal and Wordpress websites.
Knowledge of issues related to section 503 compliance for web accessibility.
Ability to train non-technical people in content management.
Desired
Experience with responsive design frameworks and tools.
Knowledge of best practices in security for Drupal and WordPress websites.
Experience with Git or other code management software.
Experience administering Unix-based systems and web server software.
Experience with command-line tools for managing websites such as Drush and WP-CLI.
Experience with University of Washington computing environment.
Experience working in NGO or non-profit environments, particularly in global health.
Experience with audio and video formats for the web.
Experience with learning management systems, particularly Instructure Canvas.
Experience using software or hardware-based video and audio conferencing systems.
payscale: $55-65K
job type: full-time
The is an excellent opportunity for an early to mid-career developer who is looking for experience working with a mix of web projects to meet the varied needs the department’s many programs, centers, and groups. The responsibilities are a mix of developing new sites, updating and maintaining existing ones, and helping faculty and staff identify and solve other issues using web technologies. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of technical skills, a demonstrated capacity in managing multiple projects, a desire to work in a highly collaborative environment, and a connection to the Department’s mission.
Responsibilities
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. This PDF contains detailed information on Benefits for this position: http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/benefits/forms/ben-summaries/prostaff.pdf.
Requirements
Additional Requirements
Desired
payscale: $55-65K
job type: full-time
This job has been filled.