The Claremont McKenna College Web Content Developer will join the department of Public Affairs and Communications web team ready to design, maintain and optimize enterprise web Drupal and WordPress content management systems. As a member of a cross collaborative team, the successful web content developer will support the mission of the college across a variety of internal and external facing web sites, web applications, and digital projects. This position reports to the Vice President of Public ... more details
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Location:
Claremont, CA
Job Posting Title:
Web Content Developer
Job Details and Requirement:
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Claremont McKenna College Web Content Developer will join the department of Public Affairs and Communications web team ready to design, maintain and optimize enterprise web Drupal and WordPress content management systems. As a member of a cross collaborative team, the successful web content developer will support the mission of the college across a variety of internal and external facing web sites, web applications, and digital projects. This position reports to the Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications and the Associate Director of Public Affairs and Communications.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Working as part of a collaborative Public Affairs and Communications team, the web content developer will perform a variety of tasks related to the architecting, designing, developing, maintaining, troubleshooting, debugging and drives the implementation of dynamic web-based systems and software platforms for Drupal and WordPress. The web content developer will also be tasked with supporting web-based email marketing applications and other digital marketing platforms as needed. This role combines technical web application expertise and systems skills along with creative and design thinking functions and an overall passion to deliver outstanding web-based products while supporting the mission of Claremont McKenna College.
Oversee various software implementations and troubleshooting as needed.
Maintain web content and update web content as needed.
Oversee strategic communications to multiple audiences and constituencies for long-term initiatives, often in collaboration and coordination with other College departments to ensure alignment and coherence of messaging.
Work autonomously to make independent decisions surrounding web-based quality design.
Use independent judgement to update systems, software, and debug web systems to optimal utilization.
Knowledgeable with ADA compliance applied to web applications and WCAG 2.0 AA guidelines. Ability to routinely monitors for ADA compliance with applications and software tools.
Ability to apply HTML email marketing platforms such as Blackbaud Net Community. The web content developer will also send out college communications as needed.
Provide web support to third party vendors and integration tools as needed to develop web theme patches, user testing and visual regression testing as needed.
Apply creative insight and technical expertise in using Digital Asset Management systems, Adobe Creative Applications, and apply brand management to web and digital properties.
Regularly use various technology platforms and applications to achieve web-based goals and various projects.
Provide web support through handling information with discretion and applying good judgement and accuracy to maintain the College’s brand integrity.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function of this position. The inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
The successful candidate will have the ability to perform the following essential functions:
Ability to take and follow directions while asking clarifying questions as needed
Ability to work independently and make decisions as needed
Ability to work collaboratively with others and across various departments
Ability to receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism
Ability to display a positive attitude
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize various projects
Ability to maintain effective time management skills
Ability to communicate effectively through the use of verbal and written communicative skills
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Information Technology or related field or combination of education and experience. Advanced level degree is preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 3 years continual relevant professional experience in related work in web content development in the domains of content publishing, basic site building, and management and web application and site enhancements. Experience in front-end Drupal and WordPress content development is preferred. Demonstrated experience in design, theme custom design, configuration and website maintenance. Experience in using Digital Asset Management systems, Adobe Creative Applications, and experience with brand management applied to web and digital properties.
LICENSES: Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record acceptable to the College's automobile insurance carrier.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
The web content developer must be skilled and highly competent in the domains of front-end dynamic web design/development, site administration/maintenance, responsive applications using the latest markup scripting languages and front-end frameworks such as HTML5/XHTML, Bootstrap, JavaScript, and PHP, and AngularJS.
Knowledgeable and proficient in Drupal in the following domains: front-end development and design; basic site-building skills including adding and editing content/nodes, site administration, managing user accounts, UI modules, page settings field types, taxonomy, navigation, content management; and performing edits to themes/sub themes, managing menus, user blocks, and custom and contributed module development.
Knowledgeable in front and back-end development of Wordpress sites. Knowledge and experience in theme maintenance, functionality enhancements, performance updates, administration, familiarity with APIs and plug-ins; programming skills required.
Skilled in setting up and managing Git repositories and work flow, cloning and merging branches in development and staging environments.
Highly proficient with Adobe Creative Suite tools, Photoshop, XD, Illustrator, and other design applications.
Skillfully leverage Adobe tools for optimizing front-end design user experience productions, this includes but not limited to, wireframes, high-res comps, visual mockups, layouts, photo enhancements, and graphic style sheets, and pattern libraries for web and digital systems and platforms.
Familiar with the discipline of brand management applied to web content, web applications and general user experience. The position requires skillful application of and adherence to college brand guidelines.
Proficient with CRM ticketing systems such as Zoho Desk case management platform for managing incoming/outgoing web support services and requests.
Content develop must possess the skills for documenting code, comment on, write clean code for review, and enforce code standards.
The web content developer requires documented experience using local hosting platforms along with enterprise cloud web application hosting deployments and platforms such as Pantheon and Campus Press.
Experienced and skilled with command line tools such as Mac Terminal or Drush.
Knowledgeable with ADA compliance applied to web applications and WCAG 2.0 AA guidelines. Ability to routinely monitors for ADA compliance with applications and software tools.
Experience with HTML email marketing platforms such as Blackbaud Net Community. The web content developer will also send out college communications as needed.
The web content developer must have the skill and ability to collaborate with team members while working independently in pursuit of best web application solutions for the college.
Ability to learn new programming languages and software tools quickly and as needed
The web content developer should have knowledge of and familiarity with best practices in Google analytics and SEO.
The web content developer must assist outside vendors with web development theme patches, user testing and visual regression testing as needed.
Knowledge of or interest in Agile management workflow approaches and methods
Ability to maintain a high-level confidentiality
REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the College or division. Some evening and/or weekend work may be required to support campus programs and activities. Occasional requirements to work outside of standard business hours may be required to ensure timely responsiveness to our college community.
CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:
This is a full-time, 12-month year-round, exempt level, benefits-eligible position.
ANTICIPATED HIRING SALARY:
$67,000 PER YEAR
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment and include reaching, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. May occasionally lift/push/pull items up to 20 lbs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No
GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: The Claremont Colleges seek to maintain a neat and professional image at all times.
BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Certain positions will require the successful completion of a post-offer physical agility test. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with the requirements cited in this job description.
ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing the risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties and responsibilities can change and develop over time, accordingly the College reviews job description on a periodic basis and may make changes of business necessity.
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: Employment with the College is “at-will” meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice, with or without cause, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work. There is no agreement express or implied between the College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding, employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will, at any time, with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.
Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Inquiries may be directed to the Assistant Vice President for Human Resources, 528 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-4015, (909) 621-8490. All applicants must complete and submit an online application to be considered for an open position.
Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States, applicant's acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested employees of the College are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.
DISABILITY ACCOMODATIONS:
In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions, unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individual’s disability.
An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College, the selection of an accommodation will be at CMC’s discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (909) 621-8490 or hr@cmc.edu for assistance.
Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources, 528 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-4015, (909) 621-8490. All applicants must complete and submit an online application to be considered for an open position.
Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States, applicant's acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested employees of the College are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.
Disability Accommodations
In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions, unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individual’s disability.
An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College, the selection of an accommodation will be at CMC’s discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (909) 621-8490 or hr@cmc.edu for assistance.
