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Mount Holyoke College

Sr Web Developer

Mount Holyoke College, Holyoke, Massachusetts, us, 01040


Job no:R-0000001634

Position Title:

Sr Web Developer

Faculty or Staff:Staff

Full Time or Part Time:Full time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:Remote

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:$75,300.00Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:12/01/2024

Job Description:Position Summary

The Senior Web Developer has primary responsibility in executing the web development efforts for the Office of Marketing and Communications, which oversees the College's external-facing web presence that is within the department's purview. This role demonstrates initiative in developing solutions that bridge the creative with the technical, and works in partnership with colleagues and campus partners in developing solutions for the College's long-range web development goals.

The Senior Web Developer is a resourceful web professional, as well as a quick learner. They exercise good judgment by demonstrating an awareness of web development priorities aimed at advancing the College's communications and marketing efforts.

Responsibilities:Shepherding the Office's site-building and development efforts for the College's main Drupal website;Collaborating closely with colleagues in planning and implementing design solutions that improve user experience;Spearheading the maintenance of the codebase to meet the College's needs;Supporting the Director of Web Communications and Development in guiding web projects.Specific Duties:

Support web projects by scoping and writing specifications documents.Cultivate professional development strategies aimed at keeping skills current with technology trends and best practices.Partnering with the Director of Web Communications and Development to plan and direct administrative initiatives to meet the developing needs of the College's web publishing community.Responsible for developing, enhancing, programming, testing, troubleshooting, debugging, implementing, and maintaining the college website for multiple web browsers using the current, adopted web application tools; ensuring security, and standards compliance; analyzing customer workflow; designing efficient and effective solutions according to development best practices.Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution5+ years of experience in developing websitesSolid project management skills, including a familiarity with agile development methodologies, and demonstrated experience using project management/tracking tools.Understanding of and commitment to follow and/or enforce web, College identity, and accessibility standards;Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; demonstrated experience prioritizing work, meeting deadlines, working under deadline pressure, and handling multiple assignments simultaneously.Enthusiastic service orientation with sensitivity to the needs of users at all skill levels; the ability to convey technical information to a non-technical audience is essential.Employment opportunities may be permitted in all of New England as well as the following states: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Virginia.

Salary range is expected to be 75,300.00 - 97,889.00 USD annually.

Primary Responsibilities:

Serve as the first point of contact for the office by managing incoming phone calls and general email inquiries.Coordinate the processing of disability-related documentation for students registering with Disability Services.Assist the Assistant to the Dean of Studies with various administrative tasks.Support the development of accessible course materials for students with documented needs.Additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.What We Offer:

Our comprehensive benefits program offers a range of options to you can make choices that work best for you and your family:

403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Disability and Leave BenefitsLife Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)Employee Assistance ProgramTuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)Generous Paid Time OffBackground Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include:

A

cover letter

summarizing interests and qualificationsA complete

resume

or

curriculum vitaeFor faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women's college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity.

Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world.

We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.