Item 9.H-June 14, 2013
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Position #(s): 16275 Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Vacant
Current Title: Web Developer, Integrated Marketing
(JCC:77016 )
Current Range: 2
Department: University Marketing and
Communications - Integrated Marketing
Account #(s): 1101-101-0301
College/Division: President ’s Office
Action Proposed: ( check all that apply )
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range to Range
(X) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Range:
JCC (Current or new HR assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature Patricia Richard , Asst VP, Constituent Relations Date
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Director/Chair/Dean Marc Johnson, President
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Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Stacy Burton
Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs
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Action Approved by the Provost/President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Pos #(s): 16275 JCC: 67016 Range:
Approved Title: Web Developer, Integrated Marketing
2 EEO: 6/1/2013
Employee signs on “final” stamped approved PDQ and sends to HR for personnel file.
Employee Signature:_______________________________________________ __________________
Printed Name: ____________________________________________________
Date
Rev: 10/1/2012

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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Web Developer within University Marketing and Communications - Integrated Marketing reports to the Manager, Application Development. The Web Developer is primarily responsible for translating approved website designs and prototypes into standardsbased websites within the University’s content management system (CMS). With a focus on “back-end” programming, the position proactively manages the CMS and related administration and quality assurance activities. The position also consults on the integration of other web-based technologies and manages student interns as needed.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
50% - Website Development and Maintenance
 Collaborate with Integrated Marketing colleagues in planning and strategizing websites that achieve organizational objectives.
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Take approved designs and prototypes and develop them into standards-based websites, programming within the University’s content management system (CMS).
Create necessary schemas, templates and style sheets that pass relevant validation tests and are accessible to disabled users.
 Develop and debug programming code related to custom requests
 Troubleshoot and resolve problems with third-party applications
25% - CMS Administration and Training
 Manage users, groups and relevant security and permissions
 Offer regular CMS training to new and current users
 Develop and maintain a comprehensive CMS user manual
20% - Quality Assurance and Project Closeout
 Work with Central IT to launch new CMS websites and ensure smooth transition of website maintenance to appropriate personnel
 Perform quality assurance activities relating to websites within the CMS
(e.g. broken links, spelling errors, accessibility concerns, etc.)
 Participate in meetings with partners to ensure objectives and goals have been met
5% - Research, Development and Training
 Research other institutions to assess best practices in higher education web design
 Manage student interns as needed

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3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
This position is free to make specific judgments and decisions within the stated website development philosophies and strategies outlined by team leadership.
Impact:
The Web Developer is a professional whose knowledge, experience and skills related to website development play a significant role in shaping and optimizing the University’s web presence. A quality website experience has the power to improve the success of students, faculty and staff as well as enhance the institution's reputation
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
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Content management systems
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HTML5, XHTML, CSS and JavaScript
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HTML and CSS validation
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CSS frameworks
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Accessibility standards including Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and W3C Web
Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
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Cross-browser and cross-platform considerations
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Object-oriented software development
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ASP.NET MVC Framework
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C#
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SQL
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XML
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Database design principles
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Photo and image manipulation software
Skills:
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Proficient use of Microsoft Visual Studio
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Proficient use of Adobe Creative Suite software
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Proficient use of Microsoft Office software
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Proficient use of web-based applications
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to:
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Program standard-based websites in a content management system
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Write programming code that passes relevant validation tests
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Troubleshoot problems related to web development and functionality
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Work in a diverse, team-based environment
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Communicate with colleagues not familiar with web development
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Work independently to meet established project goals and timelines

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5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal Reason for Contact
Integrated Marketing colleagues To achieve project objectives and goals
Other university employees To achieve project objectives and goals
External
Web application vendors
Reason for Contact
Troubleshoot application issues and upgrade relevant applications
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any. a.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
b. Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and two years of professional experience developing websites and/or web based applications
Preferred Licenses and Certifications: None c. Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None