Web Developer

Design, implement, and manage the college websites. Develop new features, marketing landing pages, and content. Analyze trends in Google Analytics and make and implement recommendations for improvements based on site performance. Provides technical training to customers for the creation of web content. Assists Web leadership with the execution of web-related projects and services.

Essential Role Responsibilities

• Ensures college constituents’ and stakeholders’ needs and technical requirements are considered and incorporated into the design and structure of the college website. Interacts with content owners to assist with the publishing of content.
• Develops web training materials and conducts training for the website coordinators and content managers.
• Assists the Web Services Manager with improvements to the college’s websites by developing and implementing workflows, custom applications, modules, and scripts.
• Manages Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to ensure that site is optimized and hitting Key Performance Indicators.
• Maintains close coordination and communications with network and system administrators, along with vendors, to ensure continued operations of the web enterprise.
• Assists Web Services Manager with the development, maintenance, and design of all campus HCC websites.
• Designs and develops web pages within the college’s Content Management System and
• Designs and develops forms and workflows to support college business processes.
• Responsible for development of e-commerce forms. Ensures secure and accurate web-based financial transactions.
• Develops CMS templates and style sheets based upon web standards.
• Responds to Level 2 Technology Service Center calls to resolve requests within established standards.
• Assists with project management, including planning, requirements gathering, project team coordinating, and delivery of web-related services.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Education Required Bachelor’s degree, Job requires hours of sitting in front of a computer monitor. Occasional overtime required. Hours-as assigned, including the possibility of evening or weekend coverage.

• Bachelor’s degree in Web Development, related field, or 4 years of Internet related experience, preferably in higher education.
• Knowledge of website administration, including analyzing server traffic and maintaining URL links and files.
• Knowledge of designing and developing inside of open-source CMS such as WordPress or Drupal.
• Proficient in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, jQuery
• Experience using debugging tools such as Firebug and Inspector
• Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint preferred
• Knowledge of Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Site Optimization, and Search engine optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of illustration programs, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and other multimedia software.
• Programming knowledge of web-development languages

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to independently solve complex problems.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Regular attendance is a requirement of this job.
• Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college’s sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor’s degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor’s degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor’s degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!, Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.