Web Developer

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Position Type Civil Service Classification Title IT Technical Associate Position's Functional Title Web Developer Position Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Position Summary
Governors State University seeks to fill the position of Web Developer (IT Tech Associate). The Web Developer will provide technical support to the university web systems and maintain the enterprise information systems that support the University’s web functions, including main website, internal portal, calendaring, and document imaging. The incumbent will be responsible for Administering web servers, website, CMS, and Sharepoint. This includes management and support for Document Imaging, Web Calendar, and the Cloud applications.

The Web Developer will work closely with the Marketing department and the Web Governance Committee to market the university and increase enrollment. The incumbent will utilize web development tools and techniques to develop interfaces and create new functionality or expand current functionality using programming and APIs as applicable. The incumbent will provide support in the roll-out of faculty and student web server projects by identifying current student/faculty websites, and migrating pilot groups to new platforms.

Essential Responsibilities:
40% – Web presence management

• Administer web servers, web sites, Ektron CMS (Content Management System), Intranet both Apache and IIS .
• Document Imaging management and support.
• Web calendar management and support.
• Cloud application management and support.
• Provide basic, intermediate, and advanced-level support for web technologies.
• Work closely with Marketing and the web governance committee to market the university and increase enrollment.
• Available 24/7 for emergency closings and emergency communications needs.

40% – Applications development support

• Provides web development of pages, templates, modules, web parts, and other software development projects in support of the university web site and the university portal.
• Utilizes web development tools and techniques to develop interfaces to create new functionality or expand current functionality using programming and APls as applicable. Support roll out of faculty and student web server projects by identifying current student/faculty web sites, and migrating pilot groups to new platforms.
• Research and integrate new technology.

10% – System and business analysis

• Evaluate tools to create web content and utilize web metrics.
• Identify and analyze problems and solutions involving GSU’s web presence.

5% – Technical editing and training

• Create online tutorials; document procedures for users and administrators of web-related and other computer software.
• Train CMS content contributors, SharePoint and document imaging contributors.

5% – Other duties as assigned

Salary: $61,874

(This is a non-unionized position. Salary starts at the base and is determined based on Education and Experience exceeding the minimum qualifications).

GSU OFFERS A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PLAN which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, State Retirement Benefits, Life Insurance, Tuition Waiver, and a generous paid time off package consisting of vacation, sick days, and company paid holidays.

GSU DOES NOT PROVIDE VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION Minimum Qualifications
REQUIRED : COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPTS, WHICH INCLUDES THE EARNED DEGREE AND CONFERRED DATE MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION OF THIS POSITION
(See “Special instructions to applicants” section below).

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or seeking a Bachelor’s degree in such.
• At least five (5) years supporting web systems in higher education environment.
• Three (3) years of demonstrable C# MVC experience.
• Content Management System ( CMS ) knowledge.

EXAM TYPE : CREDENTIAL ASSESSMENT ( YOU DO NOT HAVE TO COME IN)

For information regarding this classification, visit: www.sucss.illinois.gov. Preferred Qualifications
Application Development – Experience in a Microsoft environment using:

• ASP .net
• MVC

Web Development experience using:

• HTML
• JavaScript
• CSS

Application Support experience for:

• CMS
• Adobe Suite
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Visual Studio

Posting Date 08/31/2022 Closing Date 09/15/2022 Open Until Filled No Posting Number CS0641P Type of Search External Quicklink for Posting https://employment.govst.edu/postings/7029 Employee ID Department Special Instructions to Applicants
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENT :
For consideration, applicants are required to attach the following:
1: College/University transcript.
2: Online Application – Must be fully completed, include all dates of employment, employment status (full-time or if part-time, include percentages), job duties and responsibilities (full details).
3: Cover Letter.
4: Resume.
5: A list of three Professional References.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT :
Illinois residency required within 180 days of the hire date.

CREDENTIAL ASSESSMENT EXAM DETAILS :
This vacancy involves a Credential Assessment Examination which consist of a review and rating of the applicants Education, Experience, Licenses, and other qualifications. Applicants are required to provide electronic documentation as listed above to verify that the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS :
Veterans may be eligible to receive additional points on a passing final examination score. To determine eligibility, submit one of the following documents to the Department of Human Resources:
1: Department of Defense – DD214/DD215
2: National Guard – NGB22 Form
3: Discharge Orders
4: Reserves – DD256 Discharge Certificate

Note: Must be received by the closing date of this posting.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have any experience in computer technology or networking?
   • Yes, hands-on and in-depth
   • Yes, casual and limited
   • No
2. * Do you have on-the-job experience in web development and maintenance using HTML and/or CSS using any web development tools?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have experience with HTML or ASP or XML or SharePoint technologies?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have on-the-job experience using or managing web servers like IIS/Apache or content management systems like Ektron/EPI?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * How many years of experience in the IT field do you have?
   • Less than 2 years
   • 2-4 years
   • 4-6 years
   • 6-8 years
   • 8+ years
6. * Do you have on-the-job experience developing or modifying software applications using high-level languages such as C# or Java?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Do you have experience with programming frameworks such as MVC or .NET?
   • Yes
   • No
8. * Do you have experience supporting Microsoft SharePoint (including development and maintenance)?
   • Yes
   • No
9. If you were offered this position would you be able to obtain Illinois State Residency within 180 days of hire if you are not already an Illinois State Resident?
   • Yes
   • No
10. Have you attached a copy of your college/university transcript which verifies your earned degree and conferred date?
    • Yes
    • No
11. Have you completed the entire application including beginning and end dates of employment, full time/part time status, and percentages?
    • Yes
    • No
12. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Public Job Posting
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Website
    • Other

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of Three Professional References
4. College/University Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Veteran’s/Military Preference Points Documentation
2. Certification/Professional License
3. Other
4. Other2
5. Other3