Purpose: The on-site Web Developer is responsible for the programming and functionality of the University’s web platforms. The focus of this non-supervisory Web Developer role will be on supporting and building out existing and custom functionality and integrations for both websites and web applications. Cleveland offers a comprehensive benefits package including a free on-site fitness center, free care in our chiropractic health center,and on-site dining services. Cleveland University-Kansas City is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Web Development

1. Lead web application development life cycle from concept to delivery.
2. Provide full-stack web development involving both frontend and backend web development.
3. Build innovative, cross browser compatible, state-of-the-art sites and applications.
4. Develop databases that support websites and web applications.

Analysis and Reporting

1. Analyze and report Web site traffic statistics and search engine trends.
2. Monitor security and system performance logs to identify and report problems.
3. Translate analysis and recommendations to management when necessary.
4. Document changes to websites and web application.

Relationship Management

1. Coordinate and manage internal relationships with various institutional departments and clients.
2. Coordinate and external vendor relationships.
3. Collaborate with others to develop or implement marketing strategies.
4. Provide customer service to clients or users.

Application Support

1. Write supporting code for new web applications and application enhancements that meet project goals,user needs, or industry standards.
2. Provide post launch delivery and support for institutional web applications.

Emerging Technology

1. Maintain current knowledge of technologies and practices.
2. Assess the value, importance, and quality of emerging technologies and their applicability to the currentweb environment.
3. Provide guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Maintenance

1. Provide server maintenance and database administration.
2. Develop and maintain product enhancements.
3. Schedule and implement code and data pushes for the University and its related web properties.

Research and Design

1. Research, design, and implement new sections/features/content for new and existing web sites.
2. Keep up-to-date technically with current technologies and practices and apply new knowledge to the position.

Project Management

1. Ensures a systematic method of completing assigned projects within agreed-upon time frames.
2. Revises, updates, and reports project modifications to the appropriate stakeholders.

Testing

1. Document test plans, testing procedures, and test results.
2. Develop or validate test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces.

Problem Resolution

1. Troubleshoot issues relating to web and Web application.
2. Provide technical support for websites and web applications.

Miscellaneous

1. Performs additional tasks as needed and/or requested.
2. Participates in functions and activities that advance the mission, values and vision of the institution.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 5 years advanced experience in WordPress and PHP.
2. Expert in HTML5, CSS, and CSS frameworks.
3. Proficient with jQuery.
4. Advanced Javascript skills.
5. Advanced experience integrating CRM, Email Marketing and other third-party tools and platforms andconnecting third-part APIs.
6. Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
7. Interested candidates must submit a portfolio of work or provide access to prior work.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor degree in related field.
2. Custom post type development experience.
3. Advanced experience implementing and maintaining MySQL.
4. Custom WordPress theme and plug-in development experience a plus.
5. 3 year analytics and testing tools experience.
6. Experience deploying and maintaining development test environment.
7. Working knowledge of and experience with accessibility web standards required.
8. Ability to meet aggressive deadlines and juggle multiple priorities independently while maintainingexcellent attention to detail.
9. Proven experience implementing best practices of search engine optimization strategies preferred.

ADDENDUM TO POSITION DESCRIPTION

Cleveland University-Kansas City does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Cleveland University-Kansas City does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the University.

1. Ability to communicate effectively with others.
2. Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff.
3. May be exposed to short, intermittent and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
4. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephones, etc.
5. May be exposed to prolonged periods of computer usage.
6. May be required to be available outside of normal business hours.
7. May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and, on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.

Institutional Vision

The Cleveland vision is to be recognized and respected as a leader in health promotion.

Institutional Mission

Cleveland University-Kansas City educates and develops leaders in health promotion.

Institutional Core Values

Integrity/Accountability – Collaboration/Teamwork – Excellence/Service

Health/Well-being – Diversity/Respect – Innovation/Creativity

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