Web Designer for College of Humanities

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
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Job Description

Announcement

Details

Open Date
03/07/2023

Requisition Number
PRN34113B

Job Title
Web Designer

Working Title
Web Designer for College of Humanities

Job Grade
E

FLSA Code
Computer Employee

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No

Standard Hours per Week
40

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area
Academic Affairs

Department
00081 - College of Humanities-Dean

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
$45,000 - $60,000

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Job Summary
Designs and constructs web pages/sites including incorporating graphic user interface (GUI) features and other techniques. Maintains and provides ongoing design of the website, promos and ad banners, seasonal content specials and custom chat launcher design for partners.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
  • Maintain and provide ongoing updates of current websites
  • Design and create new webpages/sites, layouts and templates
  • Meet with clients to discuss requirements and/or project progress
  • Assist and train other web editors across the college
  • Assist with web graphics
  • Collaborate with marketing to reach communication outreach goals


Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (2 years of related work experience is equivalent to 1 year of education). 2-4 years of experience in web design or a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the web design field.

Department Specific Qualifications:
  • Proficiency in front-end development and UI/UX Design
  • Good understanding of content management systems
  • Proficiency in search engine optimization (SEO) principles
  • Experience with graphic design software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and other visual design tools
  • Experience with Google Analytics
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Experience with HTML

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with front-end development web programming languages such as CSS
  • Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction
  • Adaptable and willing to stay up-to-date with web protocols, standards and technologies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively


Type
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)

383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.


The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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University of Utah
Web Development
Full Time
Onsite
Competitive
See Description for Experience
2 years, 3 months ago