The College of Liberal Arts Dean’s Office at Colorado State University has an immediate opening for a full-time Web Designer/Developer. The ideal candidate will have a strong design sense who can provide artistic direction and create original website designs and implement them using standards-compliant HTML 5, CSS3, and JavaScript. College websites are built upon PHP and WordPress platforms. The candidate must be self-directed, have a strong sense of customer service, be able to manage competing requests, and be a team player. This position’s job duties include:
• Create and update websites for College departments and organizations built upon PHP and WordPress • Lead design efforts and artistic direction on new web projects and redesigns as needed on existing sites • Regular collaboration with departments on web sites, social media resources, and web content • Manage and provide on-the-job training/instruction for our student intern program • Administer the College’s WordPress installations • Train end-users on WordPress functionality and other web applications • This position will occasionally help in other areas of IT and perform other duties as assigned • Successful applicants must be fluent in both spoken and written English.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor degree or a combination of education & experience providing the requisite skillset • Strong graphic-design skills and artistic sense as it relates to Web presentations • Familiarity with accessibility guidelines and responsive design concepts • Ability to use common graphic design applications such as Photoshop and Illustrator • Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of standards based HTML 5 , CSS, & JavaScript techniques and libraries that render in common web browsers and that produces validated markup • Knowledge of WordPress administration, security, customizations, and plugins. • Excellent written and oral communications skills • Attention to detail and the ability to collaborate and work well with staff and faculty at all levels of an organization
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years in professional web design or an Associate’s degree with 3 years in professional web design, or 6 years in professional web design in lieu of a degree • Experience with current UI and UX design guidelines • Familiarity with CSS frameworks, JQuery, and other web development libraries • Ability to create and modify custom code and plugins for WordPress • WordPress Multisite deployment experience • Understanding of databases
Application Deadline:
07-01-2013
To Apply:
Applications will be accepted until July 1st, 2013, 5:00 p.m. MDT.
In order to be considered for the position, each candidate must provide a cover letter and resume that addresses all required qualifications and any of the preferred qualifications that apply. Also required are contacts for three references and an online portfolio or working samples of at least three web sites that demonstrates the depth and breadth of your design and scripting talents. All designs must be 100% your original work. The links for the portfolio or sample websites should be included in your cover letter.
The annual Fire and Safety Update and University Drug/Alcohol Policy booklet informs the University Community about important procedures, policies, crime prevention programs and crime statistics. A copy of the booklet may be found online (http://police.colostate.edu/pdfs/2011-Safety-Report.pdf), or a paper copy can be requested by contacting the Colorado State University Police Department at (970) 491-1160.
