Front End Developer

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The Opportunity:

As the front-end developer, you will report to the web development director and be responsible for designing and implementing attractive and functional websites for Washington State University (WSU). As part of the University Marketing and Communications (UMC) team, you will design and build websites in WordPress as well as provide technical support for the university’s WordPress Platform.

As part of the university’s central web team, you will support WSU’s brand marketing efforts, as well as aid in the production of assigned priority web projects and provide consultation to other WSU web developers and web coordinators across the university, as needed.

The selected candidate will possess a keen understanding of accessibility, a passion for team building, and a commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.

This position may be eligible for remote work.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Media, Graphic Arts, or IT with web design coursework. OR Three years of progressive professional experience in web design including accessibility requirements, mobility compatibility, User Centered Design methodologies, social media, search fundamentals, usability testing, surveys, and content management systems. OR Portfolio demonstrating progressive professional experience in web design including accessibility requirements, cultural diversity, mobility compatibility, User Centered Design methodologies, social media, search fundamentals, usability testing, surveys, and content management systems. 

• Demonstrated experience designing and building sites in WordPress

• Proficient coding with HTML, CSS/SCSS and JavaScript.

• Working knowledge of web content accessibility guidelines and experience applying them in web design.

• Experience creating websites from design files.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience communicating technical information to nontechnical audiences.

• Experience with Adobe Photoshop and other web design/prototyping tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Google Analytics or comparable web analytics software.

• Experience creating creative briefs, scopes of work, and setting timelines.

• Proven ability to write and review web documentation.

• Ability to train clients to use their WordPress websites.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

University Marketing and Communications

Department Name:

Strategic Communications - Web Communications

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

University Marketing and Communications

Monthly Salary:

$5,370 - $7,226 | Range 58 Steps A – M | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

Benefits:

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff and Total Compensation. 

Overtime Eligibility:

This position is overtime eligible.

FTE:

100%

Temporary End Date:

This is a project position expected to end September 19, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
 

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application.

• Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Required Documents:

- Cover Letter

- Resume

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.