Web Front-End Developer

Web Front-End Developer

Salary: $6,190.00 - $7,830.00 Monthly

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 20240521

Closing: 7/7/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College, CA

Department:

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of July 15thReady to join the transformation? Merced College is not just your ordinary community college - we're pioneers of change, ready to redefine the educational landscape and set new standards for excellence!

Situated in the heart of California's vibrant Central Valley, Merced College isn't just a workplace; it's a gateway to endless possibilities!Innovation at its Finest: At Merced College, innovation isn't just a buzzword - it's our way of life! We're committed to staying ahead of the curve with cutting-edge technology, transformative instructional practices, and unparalleled customer service.

Join us as we pave the way for the "new" community college experience!Invested in you: At the heart of Merced College's success are our dedicated employees. That's why we prioritize your well-being, happiness, and professional growth.

With a culture of support and employee engagement initiatives, we ensure that every member of our team feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.About Us: Founded in 1962, Merced College boasts a rich history of academic excellence and community engagement. But we're not stopping there!

We're on a mission to revolutionize the community college experience, blending tradition with innovation to create a dynamic learning environment unlike any other.Location Perks: Nestled amidst stunning natural landscapes, Merced is more than just a place to work - it's a lifestyle! Imagine living in a picturesque town with access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and the breathtaking Yosemite National Park just a stone's throw away.

With affordable housing options and a thriving community of 90,000 residents, Merced offers the perfect balance of urban amenities and small-town charm.Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of something truly extraordinary. Join the Merced College family today and embark on a journey of innovation, growth, and fulfillment! If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, fostering innovation, and empowering others to succeed, then Merced College invites you to join.

Embrace the opportunity to be part of a dynamic community dedicated to shaping the future of higher education. Apply now and let's embark on this exciting journey together! Apply now and let's shape the future together!As the primary architect and coordinator for our web presence, the Web Front-End Developer ensures the District's websites are visually appealing, user-friendly, and comply with accessibility standards.

You'll handle ongoing maintenance, updates, and performance monitoring of our websites, collaborating with the Office of External Relations/Foundation to align web content with our branding and strategic marketing plans. Your expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, web analytics, and SEO will drive organic traffic and enhance user experience. If you blend technical skill with creative vision and are ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to join our dynamic team.

Merced College MissionAt Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College VisionEnriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

• Degree/Certificate Programs• Transfer• Career Technical Education• Workforce Training• Lifelong Learning• Basic Skills• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

General Description:Under general supervision, perform ongoing maintenance and updates of District websites. Create and modify webpages and websites, train users on the content management system (CMS) and provide technical support for CMS users.

Maintain visually appealing websites that are simple to use, logical, comply with accessibility standards and are mobile friendly. Participate in the overall structure, functioning, security and performance of District websites. In collaboration with other members of the Office of External Relations / Foundation, ensures the content and messaging on the web aligns with the Districts branding guidelines and overall strategic marketing and communications plan.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:

• Serves as the District's primary architect, planner and coordinator for web development and all matters concerning Internet technology and communication• Maintains and monitors the performance of websites and troubleshoots and resolves operational issues• Use knowledge of information architecture, search engine optimization, analytics and content management systems to recommend strategies that increase organic search engine traffic to District websites• Reviews and edits information to be posted to a website and ensures that posted information is visually consistent with District's branding guidelines• Update the content and layout of top-level web pages• Provide technical training and support to content owners on how to use the content management system (CMS) to maintain their sites. Teach content owners the importance of writing for the web, analytics and search engine optimization• Collaborate with content owners to develop short-term and long-term maintenance plans and how to evaluate their site strategies and goals• Develops training materials and documentation• Evaluates emerging technologies and trends, the effectiveness of web activities and recommends improvements• Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:• Web publishing standards including HTML, XML, JavaScript, and CSS• Current standards for accessibility (e.g. Section 508, W3C WAI, WCAG 2.0.)• Designing and developing in content management systems• Web analytics applications (e.g., Google Analytics) for interpreting usage, identifying needs and recommending strategies• Running usability tests• Conducting trainings and developing training materials

Ability to:• Interact effectively with all areas of the College• Develop the architecture and layout of complex web sites ensuring a balance of aesthetics and usability• Develop and update web page content• Assimilate and organize information in a logical, consistent manner• Communicate in a clear, concise manner to a variety of audiences• Recognize and use correct English grammar, spell and punctuate correctly, and write clear, grammatically correct documentation• Review and edit the proposed content of web pages• Effectively present information on the web so that it is easy to find and access• Coordinate the work of contributors, meet tight deadlines, and balance multiple projects and priorities with minimal supervision• Provide creative direction, analyze communications needs and give sound professional judgement on web design, branding and communications that support marketing priorities and activities• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Typical Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years of applicable experienceOR• Associate's degree AND five (5) years of applicable experienceOR• The equivalent education and experience• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment.

Physical Ability to:

• Hear and understand speech at normal levels• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation• Read printed matter and computer screens• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time• Bend and twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull• Reach in all directions• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard

Vision:

See in the normal visual range with or without correction

Hearing:

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

• Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobsRequired Documentation:

• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)• Resume• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)• Legible unofficial college transcripts; transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired• If Applicable, Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/transcriptsOnly the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.Interview Information:Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee.
  
  A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled onsite.

Employee Benefits:

Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more!

Please visit our https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/benefits/ for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.Condition of Employment: The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. An applicant must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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