Web Developer

Department
 

ESA Creative Operations and Web Design

About the Department
 

The Office of College Admissions has a staff of over 40 people, most of whom are Admissions Counselors. They manage marketing to and recruitment of prospective students as well as the admissions process for first year and transfer students into The College, and summer programs for high school students. The Office of College Admissions is a forward-facing department often providing the first impression of UChicago to visitors in-person and virtually as well as telephonically and via email engagement. Of its several schools and departments, The College is the single-largest entity and this office is responsible for bringing to campus a class of students with a diverse set of backgrounds who are prepared to take on rigorous academics while engaging with the University, surrounding neighborhood, and city of Chicago. http://www.collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu

Job Summary
 

The Web Developer position is instrumental in helping maintain and progress all websites and digital offerings under the purview of UChicago’s Office of Enrollment and Student Advancement. This mid-level role will assist in the creation and maintenance of digital outreach materials. Further responsibilities include helping develop new offerings in Jamstack architecture using React.js.

Responsibilities

• Develops digital assets for outreach of enrollment and student advancement.
• Conducts routine site maintenance.
• Selects and prepares imagery.
• Markup in HTML, XML. 
• Style in CSS, SASS, LESS or similar.
• Creates and runs queries using GraphQL.
• Script in JavaScript, React.js, jQuery, and (occasionally) PHP.
• Provides input on feasibility, timelines, and sustainability of projects.
• Investigates, analyzes and resolves day-to-day technical problems using standard procedures.
• Supports and maintains existing applications. Works with web developers and responds to requests from users.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Experience supervising staff.
• Experience working with communications strategy.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Markup experience with HTML, XML.
• Styling in CSS and familiarity with SASS/LESS.
• Scripting work in React.js, JavaScript/jQuery.
• Experience with a web development workflow.
• Experience in Git repository workflow.
• Experience with Gatsby and Contentful a huge plus.

Preferred Competencies

• Web development workflow knowledge.
• Team focused and ability to work with technical and non-technical staff.
• Evaluate vendor software.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Learn new technologies.
• Deliver services as agreed upon.

Working Conditions

• Work will take place in an office setting and remotely.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Link to Portfolio and/or list of projects and responsibilities for each project

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Information Technology

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

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