Web Designer - CAA Technology, College of Architecture, Design,& the Arts

The University of Illinois Chicago is a prominent urban public research university, and they are seeking a Web Designer for the College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts. This role involves providing leadership in developing and managing web-based infrastructure and designs, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with the development team to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

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. May program, test or implement applications using a variety of software languages and platforms. 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

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