IT Web Designer/Developer - 2357

Established in 1887 as a school for the education of American Indians, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke serves a distinctly diverse student body and encourages inclusion and appreciation of the values of all people. Located in the heart of Pembroke, N.C., UNCP boasts an enrollment of 8,200 in 41 undergraduate and 18 graduate programs and offers a personalized learning environment where faculty and staff are dedicated to engaged scholarship, high academic standards, creative activity and public service. Spread over 281 acres, the campus offers a sense of community and belonging­–a place where faculty and staff feel supported, take pride in the university’s mission, and are devoted to excellence in teaching, learning and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference in their communities.

This position requires a diverse combination of design talent, technical expertise in web design and development, and critical/crisis communication skills. The person in this position is expected to generate creative ideas, and be passionate about telling the stories of a fast-growing university. A high level of organizational sensitivity is required, and evening and weekend work is routinely needed. Familiarity with the university and its culture is expected. A premium is placed on an ability to perform as a highly functional member of a team that is held to high expectations for quality, works quickly and on deadline, and produces highly professional, accurate, timely content on a consistent basis.

Responsible for the development and maintenance of the institution’s website; building modern websites and user interfaces; theming code to match design direction and branding (via HTML, CSS, JS); front-end theming in Twig/HTML/JS/CSS; site building and site configuration within a content management system; maintain web applications in a cloud-hosted environment including security and technology updates; design and development of websites to meet campus needs; meet with non-technical peers to define and gather requirements for web projects; document application systems and procedures; provide WIC training quarterly and as needed; periodically review analytics, provide reports to management and make recommendations based on data presented; deploying emergency communication platforms as needed.

This position has been approved to work remotely.

This position is classified as Mandatory Personnel: Employees whose presence (or availability) has been determined to be mandatory to University operations during certain types of adverse weather or emergency events.

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment, and two (2) years’ experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences:  Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Web Development, Digital Media, Web Graphic Design, Computer Programming, or similar from a four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in Drupal is a plus but not required. Wordpress experience is preferred. Experience managing Drupal to Wordpress transitions is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.