Supports a college or department website, including writing HTML documents, creating graphics, digitizing pictures, and inserting audio and video to enhance the look and feel of the website. Coordinates various web projects that uphold the image of the university to a worldwide audience.
Develops content and layout of assigned web pages, using graphics software specifically designed for publishing on the Web.
Creates and edits graphics for web and print; digitizes images using scanning and digital camera equipment.
Assists with quality and usability testing of web pages to ensure compliance with departmental quality standards.
Coordinates with contacts and updates information on the assigned website to ensure that the university is well represented.
May administer a microcomputer based Web server for a college or department.
Coordinates assigned projects and leads the work of other Web staff assigned to the projects.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
EEO/AA
Qualifications:
Bachelors and 1 year experience
Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience.
Additional Job Posting Information:
Experience will not be considered in lieu of education.
Education will not be considered in lieu of experience.
The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following:
Higher Education experience.
Ability to clearly interpret and implement policies and procedures.
Ability to proritize and mutli-task.
Experience working with website contect and content management systems.
Experience creating web pages using HTML and CSS.
At least one year of experience using an MVC PHP framework.
Experience using MySQL or similar Database Management System.
Experience using React, Vue, or similar JavaScript framework.
Experience using Software Version Control.
Experience with WordPress administration is helpful.
Experience analyzing, testing, and optimizing web content to improve user experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficienty in Microsot Office Suite.
The following documents are required:
Cover letter delineating the manner in which your experience applies to the posting.
Resume
Salary History
Transcript
Three work references. The hiring department expects you to name current or past supervisors.
NOTE: We will maintain your confidentiality and notify you in advance of making contact with any of your references. References will be contacted only after the interviewing process has been completed.
Incomplete application will not be reviewed.
Internal Number: STA006521
About University of Houston
Founded in 1927, the University of Houston is the leading public research university in the vibrant international city of Houston. Each year, we educate more than 40,750 students in more than 300 undergraduate and graduate academic programs, on campus and online. UH awards more than 8,000 degrees annually, with more than 200,000 alumni. UH is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university.
