APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is edifying to God and to one another.                               

Assist the Director of Website Development in the leadership of web development staff while partnering with Strategic Communication and Engagement leadership to translate division and university goals into website strategies and projects. Assist with the development and maintenance of the university website design and frontend systems for more than 70,000 content files across 8,800 public pages.

Provide direction per web design best practices and collaborate with design staff to create and implement new designs and graphics for use on the public website. Implement web-based systems to manage website content, with an emphasis on frontend display of dynamic and/or interactive information to website users.

REQUIRED EDUCATION 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Eight plus years of frontend programming and design experience.

PRIMARY DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Management

• Assist the Director of Web Development and Strategic Communication and Engagement (SCE) leadership to prioritize website projects, ensuring best use of website resources and opportunities for PR initiatives and support for internal divisional operations. Recommend best practices that reflect SCE priorities.

• Assist the Director of Web Development, leadership, and the operations team in planning and implementing overarching changes to the public website templates and design.

• In collaboration with Web development staff members, recruit, manage, and train Web development interns.

• Research best-practice technologies and development techniques, and apply learning outcomes to relevant Web development topics such as organization of content, modern design, use of third-party JavaScript libraries to enhance user experience, and adherence to standards.

• Work closely with web development staff to accomplish shared team responsibilities; maintain consistency of site code, structure, and content; and brainstorm.

Design

• Lead divisional designers in establishing online design standards and templates that meet site objectives while supporting corporate university standards and Web design best practices. (Example: Collaborate in creation of email or webpage templates.)

• Design Web pages and/or user interfaces and UI elements for the public website or other digital venues using applications such as Sketch, Illustrator, Fireworks, and Photoshop, and HTML/JavaScript/CSS for implementation.  (Example: Design a custom page for the public website, or interface elements for the APU iOS apps.)

• Create wireframes, storyboards, high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.

• Ensure design and implementation is cross-browser and standards compliant and meets accessibility requirements.

• Work with editorial, and design staff to obtain, clarify, and implement project specifications for web content and design.

• Optimize and/or edit video for integration with the public website. (Example: Format, upload, and integrate “Special Message” videos.)

Web Technology / Development

• Implement HTML templates and content using up-to-date responsive design practices and accessibility guidelines. (Example: Build web pages that automatically optimize themselves for small-screen devices.)

• Manage Web-based tools, modules, and back-end applications that enhance the user experience on the university site, expedite the workflow process, and ensure accuracy and timeliness of content. (Example: Create tools to easily update content on the website, such as course descriptions or calendar events.)

• Establish a web development environment, including devel, edits, staging, QA, and live migration paths where appropriate. Manage code archiving and versioning. (Examples: Management of development server and monthly archiving of website backups.)

• Research and implement the propagation of APU content to third-party development platforms as needed. (Example: Apple’s iBooks and Newsstand)

• Research external vendors as needed for website development or to add significant augmenting technologies to the website. (Example: Third-party site search tools, project tracking systems, or code libraries.)

• Handle various aspects of ongoing website maintenance and quality assurance, including misspellings, broken or unsafe links, readability, and accessibility compliance issues.

• Enhancing the user experience with custom or third-party JavaScript libraries as appropriate.

• Use version control to submit code changes.

• May be called upon to design and implement back-end interfaces between APU’s website and third-party systems, creating a seamless front-end experience where possible. (Example: Create code libraries to request event data from the university-wide event management system and display it on the website where needed.)

Other

• Regular, punctual attendance as required by the supervisor based on department needs.

SKILLS

• Extensive experience in cross-browser, cross-platform Web development using standards-based HTML and CSS, and JavaScript; with special attention to responsive design and accessibility concerns.
• Extensive experience in graphic design and industry-standard graphics editing applications such as Sketch, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InVision.
• Experience with HTML, CASS, Sass, LESS, Javascript, jQuery, Node, Gulp, and Markdown Language.
• PHP and Python knowledge are a plus.
• Experience with Site improve the all-in-one platform.
• Experience with Git for version control and Tower app.
• Experience translating UI/UX design wireframes to code.

MENTAL DEMANDS

• Ability to problem-solve, with strong team orientation and consensus-building skills.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the software development process, testing, and quality assurance.
• Must be able to effectively communicate complex technical issues with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to work under pressure, exuding a mature demeanor while multi-tasking in a deadline-oriented environment with accuracy and consistency. 
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team, as well as an independent contributor. 
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretionary skills in determining when to act independently and when to consult management prior to taking action. 
• Self-starter with a positive attitude.
• In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires repetitive motions and sitting at a computer keyboard.  
• Hearing and speaking on the telephone.  
• Able to conduct business at other offices on campus.  
• Able to lift, bend, grasp, reach, lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally.

VISUAL DEMANDS

• Reading, writing notes, and computer monitor.

ENVIRONMENT

• Pleasant office setting, comfortable temperature.

TECHNOLOGIES

• Proficient in Google Apps., Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
• See Skills section above.

COMPENSATION

• Grade 13: $32.97-$42.86/hourly
• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

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Azusa Pacific University will conduct a background check on all final candidates, including a DMV check.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Ability to form therapeutic relationships with clients served
• Time management and organization
• Must be willing to travel to various sites and towns of Milton, Quincy and Randolph
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation