Web Developer - New Orleans, United States - Loyola University New Orleans

Description

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : New Orleans, LA

Job Type: Full-Time Staff

Job Number:

Division: Marketing & Communications

Department: University Marketing & Communications

Opening Date: 03/13/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Description

The web developer will work with the university web team to assist Loyola University New Orleans to evolve and enhance its websites and digital presence. This individual will build, maintain and support a variety of web technologies. A major component of the position is the production and management of Drupal websites, themes, and graphic HTML e-mails and e-newsletters sent to Loyola University New Orleans' constituent groups.

He/she must have a strong background in development and a working knowledge of web development standards, including HTML, CSS, SASS, JavaScript, and PHP. The web developer must be able to make production decisions both independently and as part of a team. A portfolio of work is required.
Examples of Duties

Essential Functions

1. Produce, and maintain Drupal websites, university calendar system, public affairs tools, and public facing web content
2. Produce, and manage graphic HTML e-newsletters and e-mails using both in-house mailing tools, Slate and MyEmma email system;
3. Maintain Drupal websites and Wordpress blogs
4. Assess new standards, technologies, and trends, and formulate strategy and plans for future enhancement of Loyola's website
5. Consult with faculty and staff to identify their web needs and project deadlines
6. Support and maintain legacy web technology

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Analyze web analytics, use findings to enhance designs and usability; and periodically issue report results to departmental constituents
• Assist with web assets for various vendor systems to maintain Loyola's brand
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Required:

• B.A., Graphic design or communications, B.S. computer science or information technology, or related degree
• Minimum of 2 years of web development experience
• Experience with Content Management Systems, Drupal is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of PHP/MySQL/HTML/CSS
• Strong working knowledge of SASS, Bootstrap and jQuery
• Ability to read and understand a variety of legacy code
• Experience building responsive websites
• Experience programming HTML emails
• A portfolio with examples of responsive development is a must
• Takes direction and initiative

Desired:

• Basic design skills such as typography, 2D design, photography and
• image editing, layout, and presentation
• Experience theming Wordpress sites
• Experience modifying and styling purchased themes
• Experience browser testing websites on Macs, PCs, and mobile devices
• Experience using common email marketing and testing software such as MailChimp and MyEmma
• Experience with web fonts
• Experience working within a brand
• Experience working as part of a creative team

Ideal:

• Experience with animation
• Advertising/marketing agency experience
• Experience working outside of higher education

Physical Requirements:

• Able to work five days a week full time. Light lifting of boxes (max 15 lbs.)
• Able to work at computer 90% of time.
• Able to perform the above duties of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police. University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined. The Campus sexual Assault Program and policy is described. Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included. A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department.

Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran's status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis.

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