University of Miami Hiring for Web Developer at Coral Gables, FL Full Time

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Transforming Lives

The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

The Division of Development and Alumni Relations has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Web Developer to work in Coral Gables, FL.

The Division of Development and Alumni Relations supports and promotes the mission, purpose, and priorities of the University of Miami through fundraising and engagement by building and nurturing strategic philanthropic relationships to improve and transform the lives of individuals and communities. We are committed to values central to the Division- Service, Gratitude, Trust, and Partnership- which guide our strategic thinking, decision-making, and day-to-day interaction with each other and our stakeholders.

General Overview:
The web developer develops websites and web-based applications that are mobile-friendly and cross-browser compatible for donation-based transactions and other content developed by Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) Communications for the department(s)’ internal and external users to consume. Additionally, the incumbent oversees website layout, integrates graphics, updates current online applications, and develops and implements web-based applications and usability testing processes to ensure that new website applications meet University requirements. The incumbent will also be part of the mass email communication production team and will assist with scheduling mass email campaigns, provide basic HTML and CSS support to platform users. This is a customer-centric position that requires team engagement, empathy, and customer service skills to succeed in addition to web development and web-based applications development skills.

Essential Responsibilities:
Design, build and maintain websites using authoring or scripting languages (HTML, CSS, XML, JSON, JSP, JQUERY, AJAX, AngularJS and/or React, NET C# 5, ASP.NET, JavaScript), content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.

Develop web-based applications to support internal and external users.

Spot emerging trends in web design and technology.

Supports web infrastructure team by providing end-user support, web-based applications maintenance, product evaluation, back-end, and internal management tools development.

Analyzes user needs to determine technical requirements, then research, develop, and document web-based solutions for customers.

Cross-browser user interface design and content direct design creation skills for desktop and mobile.

Creates wireframes, site maps, and/or prototypes including physical interface, logical, or data models.

Incorporates technical considerations into website design plans, such as budgets, equipment, performance requirements, and legal issues.

Manage and troubleshoot issues within existing web pages and templates, create new pages, and migrate existing web content into new webpage templates as website infrastructure evolves and expands.

Participates in efforts to improve the overall web development infrastructure, and delivery processes.

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Hybrid work schedule.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.

A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

Ability to design, build and maintain websites and web-based applications with mobile components using authoring or scripting languages such as HTML, CSS, XML, JSON, JQUERY, AJAX, AngularJS, and/or React, NET C# 5, ASP.NET, JavaScript.

Database experience with any of the following: Oracle PL/SQL, SQL Server, MySQL.

Experience working with API connections to consume services.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, while providing empathetic customer service to internal and external customers.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong web-based application development skills

Comfort with multi-tasking in a deadline-driven environment, while analyzing, organizing, and prioritizing work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Ability to troubleshoot web-based applications and cross-browser mobile services.

Experience with UI/UX disciplines and helping provide a good User Experience.

Excellent time management skills.

Skill in completing assignments accurately with attention to detail by the assigned deadline.

Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

Ability to work occasional evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Commitment to the University’s core values.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
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