Junior Web Designer/Developer

This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing Marketing and Communications team. The perfect candidate for this role will possess an eye for design, knowledge of responsive design, web development skills, and a passion for HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.

You will work closely with the Senior Web Designer/Developer to ensure that the University of Bridgeport and Goodwin University websites are accurate and up-to-date, optimized to deliver the best possible experience for our users, and in compliance with applicable accessibility requirements.

Join our fun and creative team while enjoying a hybrid (on-ground/work from home) schedule. The physical office location of this position is in East Hartford, CT.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities :

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Implements regular content updates to the University websites.
• Ensures the website content is accurate, consistent, aligned with University standards, and in support of institutional goals
• Tracks workflow utilizing Asana (project management system)
• Posts weather closing/delay and emergency/crisis communications messages in conjunction with campus safety and security and other stakeholders
• Attends planning meetings for major events (commencement, faculty research day, homecoming, etc…)
• Creates design concepts for landing pages
• Works to address requests from internal stakeholders
• Meets with department leaders and stakeholders about projects (new academic programs, upcoming events, new initiatives, enrollment and fundraising campaigns, etc…)
• Collaborates closely with the team on enrollment marketing initiatives
• Guides web projects through development stages
• Provides additional communication support as needed (occasional community-wide emails, etc…)

Knowledge, Ability and Skill :

• Ability to write code without a content management system or WYSIWYG editor
• Deep understanding of HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap
• Working knowledge of JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, and other web technology
• Experience with Photoshop and Dreamweaver templates
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Understanding of Google Analytics or similar platforms
• Knowledge of search engine optimization best practices and web accessibility standards
• Ability to prioritize tasks, anticipate needs and workflow

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field and 1 - 2 years of relevant work experience

Special Requirements:

• Please submit an online portfolio link with examples of graphic/web design and development projects.

Physical and Mental Requirements :



Work Environment None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Outdoor Weather Conditions X Work with fumes or airborne particles X Work near moving mechanical parts X Risk of electrical shock X Vibration X



Physical Activity None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Standing X Walking X Sitting X Talking & Hearing X Using hands/fingers to handle/feel X Climbing or balancing X Bending, pulling, pushing X Driving X



Lifting Requirements None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Up to 10 pounds X Up to 25 pounds X Up to 50 pounds X Up to 75 pounds X Up to 100 pounds X Over 100 pounds X

Vision Requirements:

X Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

X Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

X Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

spatial relationships)

___ No special vision requirements

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)