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Position Number: 2323857
Location: St. Louis, MO
Position Type: Computer and Information Technology

Web Engineer
Webster University

Position Number: S0835

Job Description Summary:
Reporting to the Digital Content Manager, this position serves as a member of the Global Marketing and Communications (GMC) web team providing highly complex programming, reporting, integration and analytical services as part of implementation of integrated marketing and communications strategies. This person uses their knowledge of web technologies, design, presentation techniques, and web programming languages to collaborate with staff and faculty in the creation and maintenance of high quality web services that support the needs of the University and GMC. The person in this position is responsible for designing, coding and modifying websites, from layout to function and according to the specifications of managers in GMC. This person strives to create visually appealing sites and harness their creative energy; sites that feature user-friendly design and clear navigation to strengthen search engine optimization. This position supports University blogs and other non-CX web services. This position is primarily involved with integrating data with the University's main website and ancillary sites.

Minimum Qualifications
Two years of professional experience creating standards-compliant websites using XHTML, and CSS, PHP, SQL/MySQL, and other programming languages.
Bachelors degree in information technology, communications, marketing or related field.
Two years of experience with interactive marketing, communications and/or information technology including a solid understanding of search engine optimization and search engine marketing.
Ability to successfully communicate technology concepts to colleagues with varied knowledge and skills.
Ability to evaluate non-technical users needs of technology systems (such as CMS).
Experience in OmniUpdate or other related content management system.
Experience in WordPress development, customization and administration.
Understanding of UI, cross-browser compatibility, general web functions and standards.
Ability to proactively identify opportunities to improve website and digital marketing efforts through the use of new technology.
Understanding of usability, information design, and ADA Section 508 Accessibility best practices.
Ability to multitask with strong time management and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Five years of professional experience preferred.
Previous relevant experience in higher education environment preferred.

Essential Duties
Assist in the day-to-day management of the Webster University website, home page and attendant sites, and help conceive and develop web content for these sites.
Adhere to the quality standards set by the Universitys digital team and GMC.
Create APIs as necessary to integrate University data with the primary website and ancillary sites as needed.
Install, manage, integrate and customize third party solutions to meet University requirements.
Analyze, review and modify web systems by designing, maintaining, documenting, testing, developing and monitoring.
Collaborate with content experts, graphic designers, programmer/analysts and information architects to design, develop, enable, and enhance web-based solutions.
Maintain University blog servers.
Code web pages utilizing CSS and XHTML and programming languages including JavaScript, SQL, PHP, CakePHP and JQuery.
Interact with servers using SSH, FTP, SFTP and other protocols.
Work with various database systems including MySQL and SQL Server and frameworks including ADO and ODBC.
Foster a consistent understanding among faculty and staff to ensure digital marketing and communications meet University branding and messaging standards.
Measure the effectiveness of content, messaging and other strategies in achieving the Universitys marketing and communications goals.
Monitor and explore new and emerging technologies and technology applications; provide recommendations to the Digital Content Manager, the CCO, and GMC directors regarding these new technologies and applications.
Other duties as assigned.

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

For full application instructions and position description, visit: https://webster.peopleadmin.com

Webster University is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a culturally and academically diverse faculty and staff of the highest caliber. Accordingly, Webster University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.