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Job Posting Job Title: Front-End .Net/Sitefinity Web Developer Job Class: Administrative Department: Marketing and Communications Reports to: Director of Web Marketing Strategy FLSA status: Full-time/exempt/12-months To Apply: Please email an Otterbein employment application, a cover letter and resume including salary expectations addressing this position to [email protected]; FAX to 614-823-1511; or mail to Otterbein University, Human Resources, 1 South Grove St., Westerville, OH 43081 SUMMARY: The successful candidate will be an experienced front-end developer who has good user interface design sensibilities, and will employ .Net development knowledge to implement digital solutions in support the initiatives of the University. You will build website, applications and extend functionality of our content management system (Sitefinity), from concept to completion, from the bottom up, including layout and function. The ideal developer will have a passion for front-end implementation, integrations, and will also understand and/or help design solutions for the back end. He or she should have a solid understanding of, and experience working with a .NET-based content management system. The front-end developer needs to have the skills to work both independently and as part of project teams, and must keep abreast of the latest trends in development and digital marketing disciplines such as Visual Studio, content management systems, and search engine optimization. He or she must have good communication and collaboration skills. The preferred candidate will strive for personal growth and success, and bring an entrepreneurial spirit to the job. This role will report to the Director of Web Marketing Strategy, and be an integral part of the Office of Marketing and Communications. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. · Develop user interfaces for web-based applications and/or mobile sites and apps, including landing pages, microsites, search engine results pages and dynamic forms · Implement HTML & CSS into content management systems as templates · Implement new functionality enabled through the CMS (Sitefinity) · Program standards-compliant, accessible HTML and CSS · Analyze client and constituent business and technical needs and integrate data from various back-end services and databases; gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical need · Work with Information Technology to coordinate back-end technology efforts · Help refine processes, procedures, and standards related to Web development with the Director · · · · · · · Interpret client information and communicate effectively with clients and internal team members throughout the development process; work as part of project teams that include people in technical and management roles Create and maintain a customer-friendly user experience across the University Web properties using a passion for elegant, intuitive user interfaces with a strong understanding of common interactions and user habits Help ensure general usability, accessibility, and Section 508 compliance as well as crossplatform and cross-browser compatibility Create, select, and/or optimize graphics, photos and video for use on the Web in conjunction with marketing communications team and per brand standards Provide clients end-user support for their websites Create technical user guides and provide troubleshooting support to end-users Keep up with new development and design technology, continually researching new trends and evaluating/testing software for use on the Otterbein site; provide general feedback and ideas as part of the overall web team SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: none QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and 3-5 years of experience building Web applications in a client/server environment. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal and mentoring skills, the ability to work well on a team and be self-motivated. This position will require the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written English skills including grammar. Must be able to communicate with both technical and non-technical constituencies and explain complex technical solutions to non-technical clients and constituents. TECHNICAL SKILLS: General requirements: · Experience developing websites built for and with template-based content management systems, secure document management systems, and/or other content delivery platforms (Sitefinity, Sidearm, SharePoint) · Expert CSS and HTML skills · Experience building user-facing systems and programming standards-compliant JavaScript/jQuery · Web-based application development using ASP.NET, Visual Studio · Database development activities using Microsoft SQL Server · Experience working with a .NET-based content management system, (preferably Sitefinity) to extend marketing capabilities and functionality · Ability to troubleshoot existing code, debugging and problem solving using relevant tools Solid understanding of Web standards and what’s acceptable/what isn’t particularly in terms of cross-browser/platform compatibility. · Basic understanding of back-end server environments and networking requirements, and the ability to work with technical resources to ensure stability · Be knowledgeable on responsive design architecture and principles Additional skills and experience preferred candidates would possess: · Know your way around social network APIs: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn · Working with version control systems · Experience working with or in associations and/or not-for-profits · Working knowledge of W3C standards and Section 508 guidelines · Basic knowledge of user-centered design process and methods · Understanding of SEO concepts and their implementation. DEMONSTRATION OF SKILLS: Candidate must submit three URLs of sites that they have been instrumental in developing. Include a description of their role in the development of each site. REASONING ABILITY: Must be able to work independently; retain confidential information; work well on a team, provide excellent customer service and be self-motivated. This position will require the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. MISSION CRITICAL COMPETENCIES: PRIORITY SETTING Seeks to accomplish critical tasks with measurable results. Shows a significant level of effort, persistence and time commitment to achieve goals. Does not allow mistakes, failure and other personal crises to undermine results. ACCOUNTABILITY: o Develop clear and challenging but achievable personal and organizational goals. INITIATIVE: o Seek opportunities to improve, streamline, reinvent work processes as a means to improve the organizations performance and effectiveness. o Think expansively by combining ideas in unique ways or making connections between disparate ideas. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Ability to create strong relationships with constituents and colleagues in order to develop trust and credibility with them CUSTOMER SERVICE Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions. Develops and sustains productive customer relationships. Presents a professional, positive manner with customers. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to sit for long periods of time; see the computer screen; and use a keyboard for extended periods. Must be able to meet regular and predictable attendance standards. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting. This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty. Otterbein University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.