Job Information
Murray State University Front-End Web Developer in Murray, Kentucky
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides assistance to the Director of Web Management and Digital Marketing in developing the Murray State website, digital marketing initiatives, and administration of the content management system.
Assists in providing digital content that communicates with prospective students and clients.
Designs and creates content for web according to requirements provided by various stakeholders within the University.
Develops and implements components to support Murray State templates.
Serves as backup for Director of Web Management and Digital Marketing as needed.
Assists the Director of Web Management and Digital Marketing to ensure all website information is compliant with WCAG , accurate and up to date, all links are valid, and all pages reflect branding and content guidelines established by Murray State University.
Assists the branding, marketing and communication team on major marketing and promotional campaigns as needed.
Provides graphic design assistance and develops page designs to support campaigns.
Assists in the implementation of tools to provide tracking and accountability for marketing efforts.
Provides technical support to CMS users.
Assists with Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics set up and monitoring.
Routinely performs quality assurance testing and corrects issues.
Works with Director of Web Management and Digital Marketing to develop new features and page templates in CMS , using XML and EXSLT .
Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in digital media design, digital marketing, Information Systems communication, graphic design or a related field.
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:
At least one year of web design or front-end development experience.
Proficiency in HTML and CSS .
Experience designing for compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines ( WCAG )
Ability to identify and correct issues with cross-browser compatibility.
Excellent visual design and layout skills.
Excellent writing, editing and communication skills.
Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Adobe Illustrator and designing graphics for web.
Highly motivated/self-starter with a sense of ownership, strong collaboration, and desire to succeed.
Willing to seek out and learn how to implement new technologies and best practices.
Must perform well in a fast-paced environment, balance competing priorities and demonstrate the ability to work without direct supervision.
Ability to create and maintain professional working relationships with others.
Hourly Rate: $21.30 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)
Minimum Salary: $21.30
Work Hours:
Available to work after normal hours and on weekends as needed when serving as backup for Director of Web Management and Digital Marketing.
Work arrangements will be discussed during the interview process
Work Location: Kentucky