Web Developer

Payroll Title: APPLICATIONS PROGR 2

Job Code: 007299

Job Open Date: 4/9/24

Application Review Begins: 4/24/24

Department Code (Name): ASTD

Percentage of Time: 100

Union Code (Name): 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: 20

Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $35.11- $36.88/hr.

Full Salary Range: The full salary range for this position is $30.56 - $53.45/hr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.

Work Location: Annex Bldg 434

Working Days and Hours: M-F 8-5

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement if applicable: Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations)

Special Instructions

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:

The Associated Students (AS) of the University of California, Santa Barbara is a non-profit organization and a department of the UCSB campus, funded by undergraduate student fees. Through elected student positions and appointments we voice student concerns and express student opinion to the UCSB administration, UC system, our community, and state and local governments. We have dozens of boards, committees, and commissions that are organized and funded through AS to enrich student life and give students services and opportunities not offered by the administration. Our mission is to help students uphold the high academic standards and give them leadership, employment, cultural and growth opportunities to serve the campus community.

Benefits of Belonging

Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC and why You Belong at UC.

Brief Summary of Job Duties

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Technology & Strategic Communications, designs, implements and maintains Associated Student's websites. Works with a team of staff and students to coordinate website planning, create graphics and dynamic elements designed to accommodate student needs and highlight the varied programs of Associated Students. Works directly with users to determine needs and implement web strategies and goals of student groups and projects. Coordinates with department staff to develop informational goals and design various pages to meet each area's requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 1-3 years Experience with python, html, css, and related web technologies
• 1-3 years Experience developing digital consumer web and mobile experiences using the agile methodology
• 1-3 years Experience with media and social media integration
• 1-3 years Experience of developing web pages using html/css/javascript
• Knowledge of secure software development
• Intermediate skills associated with the design, development, modification and deployment of software, including object-oriented programming concepts
• Knowledge of other IT related areas
• Demonstrated software repository skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with MAC OS
• 1-3 years Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated experience in tailoring presentation of information to fit audiences of varying technical backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to follow software specifications.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team.
• Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.

Special Conditions of Employment

• UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act
• Satisfactory conviction history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

• 40% Web Design - Works as part of the Web Development team to coordinate site planning, create graphics, create dynamic elements, etc. to support the varied needs of student groups within the department. Coordinates with users to determine needs and implement web strategies and goals of student groups and career staff. Administrates over 80 WordPress sites used by student groups, staff units, individual projects and more. Install, update and customize WordPress plugins and themes to meet the needs of the project. Maintaining both a testing version and live install for all sites. Designs sites with varying levels of functionality. Including sites for ecommerce, events listing, appointment systems, elections and much more. Makes ongoing revisions or improvements to sites, including plugin curation, theme management (and editing), and more. Creates and implements a variety of online forms. Stays current on best practices in the industry and new technological advances. Ensure that sites can be maintained by other staff or students as appropriate to each unit within Associated Students. Provides training and consultation for those responsible parties for the updating of specific sites. Works with student webmasters to ensure consistent messaging, compliance and best practices. Assures that design meets with department approval and is consistent with overall department design, branding and informational goals.
• 40% App/Web Development - Works with the web development team to coordinate the planning and creation of dynamic elements designed to accommodate advanced student needs and highlight the varied programs of Associated Students. Research solutions and recommend off the shelf or custom solutions to accommodate the web and mobile application needs of students (such as a food needs service). Develops and integrates custom Javascript, PHP, SQL. Python and other frameworks into a variety of projects (including those utilizing WordPress). Coordinates with the Associate Director of Technology & Strategic Communications to plan for web servers, security, site performance and availability, software compatibility and web-based application support. Troubleshoots advanced functionality issues and provides testing of web applications, engaging users in the process. Conducts on-going assessments of current projects to ensure they meet the needs of current boards, committees, entities and enterprises. Participates in web development team meetings to engage in the prioritization of projects and division of workload items among the team as appropriate.
• 15% External Communications - Serves as the central point of contact for online queries to the organization. Routes messages to appropriate staff and entities. Maintains AS Answers website which hosts frequently asked questions for the department. Updates it regularly by querying students and staff as to their changing needs and information. Coordinates with the Creative Media Unit and department heads on social media matters. Plans timely posts to our AS social accounts to advertise and inform stakeholders.
• 5% Special Projects - Creates and supports accounts on the department's Slack workspace. Maintains and creates forms related to campus activities and infrastructure including DocuSign. Performs other duties as assigned.

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