Web Developer

Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Web and Interactive Communications

Job Summary

The Web Developer works within a team environment performing web application development and support of websites. This position will be responsible for the technical analysis, design, development, testing, and support of web applications. In addition, this position will build user interfaces for campus websites and services utilizing WEB's content management systems, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The position develops engaging front end interfaces that convey the institution's identity and message needed for student, faculty, and staff recruitment and retention.

Primary responsibilities of this position include improving and maintaining our front-end framework, writing and maintaining accessibility standards in JavaScript, and working closely with the design and development teams in implementing websites and web applications. This position translates client concepts for a website or service, starting with sketches and wireframes and carries those through technical implementation.

This position works closely with graphic designers, application developers, content strategists, accessibility coordinators, and non-technical clients to meet the web standards put forth by the WEB office. This position should also understand the University Style Guide and the American Disability Act (ADA) guidelines.

Technical Duties include:

1. Performing web application development, both long-term and day-to-day maintenance as well as providing technical analysis around how we use and should adopt and/or modify various functionalities.
2. Designing user interfaces that take into account the human factors that impact interactive experiences
3. Performing Technical Support & Incident Management providing subject-matter expertise on web design best practices
4. Perform Core and Integration Testing of all planned Changes for web designed solutions
5. Create, Maintain and Update design specific documentation like Style Guides, Templates, and reusable Code Snippets

Additional Information

Position Highlights:
- There is the potential for 100% remote work or a hybrid arrangement in this position, within the State of Illinois. Illinois residency is required. Eligibility is based upon employee performance, appropriate remote working environment, and business needs.

University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/ 

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/

Technology Solutions provides information technology products and services for the administrative and business functions of Illinois State University. Through our Technology Support Center and our highly trained staff, Technology Solutions looks to improve the campus experience for all students, faculty, staff, and the rest of the campus community. http://TechSolutions.IllinoisState.edu 

The Web and Interactive Communications (WEB) team collaborates with all facets of the University. WEB ensures Illinois State's online presence is a positive and intuitive experience for all users. They also set usability and branding standards for websites and web applications within the University. https://techsolutions.illinoisstate.edu/web-interactive-communications/ 

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$60,000 - $65,000 annual

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Creative Technologies, Computer Sciences, Engineering, User Experience, or closely related discipline.
2. Two years (24 months) of experience in/with all of the following:
   a. developing web assets leveraging HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, or comparable programming language
   b. software testing, including debugging code and/or unit testing (Chrome Dev tools)
   c. Source Control or Incident Management Software Tools (GitLab, GitHub)
   d. collecting technical requirements and designing websites and web solutions

Work Hours

Core Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday; weekend or after-hours work may be required to support change management or disaster recovery

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
3. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.

Proposed Starting Date

January 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Reference list

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Kira Shelton
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Contact Information for Applicants

Kira Shelton
Human Resources
kgshelt@ilstu.edu 
(309) 438-2120

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.