Student Assistant - Web Developer

Classification Title:

STU AST NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

Job Description:

The UF Innovation Academy (IA) is looking for an interested graduate or undergraduate student who would like to assist in oversight of the IA web site.

General responsibilities and skills a candidate must have include but are not limited to:

• Introduce and add innovative features and functionality to the department website.

• Have a strong understanding of User Interface, Cross Browser compatibility, general web functions and standards.

• The position requires constant communications with colleagues.

• Expertise in planning and delivering software platforms used across multiple products and organizational units.

• Create new pages and edit existing pages; edit and customize the site's theme files; add new menus, groups, and posts within WordPress Multisite, IA's current website platform.

• Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements and opportunities.

• Hands on experience in Web Applications, and writing and editing in programming languages such JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

• Develop forms and registration systems for IA events using Word Press, Qualtrics, etc.

• Offer support to the IA team for major events, some of which may take place after 5pm. These include but are not limited to: Launch, Summit, or Catalyst.

• Keep code and page bases clean, consistent, and standard.

• Participate in staff interviews.

• Invest time in cross training other members of the IA team on web content management.

• Basic knowledge of website, server, and application security.

• Provide front desk and phone coverage as needed to assist the Administrative Assistant and IA Ambassadors.

• All other duties as assigned.

Expected Salary:

$12.00 per hour; commensurate with skills and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• This position is open to all non-IA Minor students who are eligible to work on campus, be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS), and maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

• Registered students are employed on a part-time basis

• Work schedule that allows for an office presence 4 - 5 days a week for 10 - 15 hours per week between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

• Able to commit at least two-three consecutive semesters to the position

• Experience with WordPress

• Experience with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

• Experience in web management and administration

• Ability to read, write and communicate professionally

• Ability to work flexibly and efficiently in a multidisciplinary environment

• Must be in good academic and conduct standing with the University of Florida

Preferred Qualifications:

• Computer Science background

• Ability, creativity, and initiative to suggest and develop new ways in which web technologies could improve the performance and capabilities of the Innovation Academy

• Ability to be patient with the needs of a growing office and student needs

• Ability to offer strong customer service to students, families, and prospective students who come into the office or call the office

• Takes initiative, learns proactively, and adapts quickly to new situations

• Experience with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Work schedule that allows for an office presence 4 - 5 days a week for 10 - 15 hours per week between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter, resume, and class schedule (or hours of availability).

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No