The University of Illinois Chicago is a prominent urban public research institution serving a diverse student body. They are seeking a Web Designer to lead the development and management of web-based infrastructure for the College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts, utilizing platforms like Drupal and WordPress.
Responsibilities
- Support/manage existing web-based infrastructure utilizing Drupal, WordPress and current web technologies JavaScript, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, AJAX, SSL, and Apache, among others
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to website functionality, performance, and usability
- Collaborate with other members of the development team to ensure the website meets organizational goals and is aligned with the overall digital strategy
- Maintain websites and web servers with security updates, patching, backups, optimizations, memory utilization , management, and other necessary maintenance tasks as needed
- Manage the deployment of new servers and implement Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline development processes
- Develop and design new web-based applications and features
- Provide consultation and implementation of designs for new and existing web sites
- Coordinate and oversee web marketing initiatives, utilizing platforms such as Google Ads across all CADA websites
- Monitor web traffic for optimization and analysis. Utilize Google Analytics for data collection and analysis
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Incorporate SEO best practices to enhance search engine visibility and rankings
- Create and maintain documentation for web infrastructure and applications, including standard operating procedures and user manuals
- Stay up to date with emerging web technologies and trends and recommend ways to incorporate these into the organization's web presence
- Work with external vendors and contractors to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of web-based projects
- Participate in project planning, estimating, and scoping activities to ensure the timely and successful delivery of web-based projects
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor Degree - Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems Management, related information management field of study
- Minimum of one (1) year professional level IT experience within Web UX Design & Administration which includes Web Administration, UI/UX design, maintenance of web pages and applications
- Ensure that application(s) are compatible across multiple platforms and browsers
- May also maintain and monitor website functionality and/or website security
- Collaborates with internal and/or external resources to maintain current organization's information
- 1+ years of professional experience in IT Development / Web, including experience with Drupal and WordPress websites
- Experience with front-end development technologies and methodologies
- Experience with responsive web design and mobile-first development
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
- Experience working with version control systems such as Git
- Experience with website performance optimization and website security best practices
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
Benefits
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- A Retirement Plan
- Paid time Off
- Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
Company Overview
UIC is Chicago's largest university with more than 33,000 students, 12,000 employees, 16 colleges and a major public medical center. It was founded in 1965, and is headquartered in Chicago, il, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://uic.edu.