Web Support Specialist

Posting Details

Job Code/Title 81991 - H - IT Developer/Programmer 1 Position Number HU1316 Working Title Web Support Specialist Department ALT Lab Organizational Overview

At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

Recruitment Pool All Applicants Anticipated Hiring Range $22.00 Campus Monroe Park Campus Position Type Hourly Hours/Week 20hrs/wk Normal work days Normal work hours Job Category Does this position provide patient or clinical services to the VCU Health System? No Does this position require a pre-placement medical assessment? No Is any portion of this position grant-funded? No Sensitive Position No Resource Critical No Description of the Job

This position will help to support the development, maintenance, and usage of various web-based learning platforms that are used by faculty, staff, and students and supported by ALT Lab. Ideal candidates will have some basic experience developing or supporting web-based technology, although we are open to helping candidates without previous experience develop the needed skill sets through hands-on mentorship.

Here are some things you could help us with depending on skills and interest:
- Basic maintenance and support of a large WordPress multisite instance, which could include password resets, theme and plugin troubleshooting, and end-user support
- Build basic sites and webpages in WordPress and T4 using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Write SQL queries to analyze user data and produce actionable insights and reports using Google Sheets or Excel
- Create basic automation scripts in Google Apps Script to streamline workflows for different stakeholders

Required Qualifications

- Existing skills in technology or design, or the desire to learn those skills through hands-on projects under general supervision
- Fluency with Google Workspace products (e.g. Google Docs, Gmail, Google Sheets)
- Excellent communication skills in face-to-face, Zoom, email, and Slack interactions, and the insight to know when each medium is most appropriate
- Ability to conduct internet research to solve documented technical problems

Preferred Qualifications

- A current graduate student in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a design-related program at VCU
- Experience in WordPress, T4, or another popular content management system
- Entry-level or emerging skills in any of the following technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Relational Databases, Data Visualization, LAMP servers

Job Open Date 03/22/2021 Remove from posting on or before Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information

Primary consideration will be granted to current VCU Graduate level students

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