Web Developer (Back-End)

Web Developer (Back-End)

Southeastern
University

Overview

Level
Experienced

Position Type
Full Time

Job
Shift
Day

Education Level
Bachelor’s Degree

Travel Percentage
Negligible

Category
Information
Technology

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The primary role of the Web Developer is to
develop and maintain the
university’s online presence, ensuring that all university websites are user-friendly, visually appealing, and
aligned with branding and
marketing strategies. The Web Developer collaborates closely with the marketing team, designers, content creators,
and IT professionals to
create a dynamic and engaging web experience for prospective students, current students, faculty, alumni, and other
key
stakeholders.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Digital Marketing Director

Supervisory
Responsibility: N/A

Indirect Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

ESSENTIAL DUTIES – May include, but is not limited to the
following:

Develop and maintain responsive websites for the university, including the main website, departmental websites,
landing pages, and microsites.
Collaborate with the marketing team and designers to translate design mockups into functional web pages
using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Oversee integration of University website with sales CRM.
Ensure that all websites and web
applications are optimized for speed, performance, and accessibility, following best practices and standards.
Implement SEO best
practices to improve the visibility and ranking of our websites in search engine results pages
Integrate third-party tools, plugins,
and
APIs as needed to enhance website functionality and user experience.
Conduct thorough testing and troubleshooting of websites
across
various browsers, devices, and platforms to ensure compatibility and consistency.
Stay up-to-date with emerging web
technologies,
trends, and best practices, and recommend new tools and techniques to enhance our web development processes.
Collaborate
with the IT
department to ensure the security and integrity of our websites and web applications, including implementing appropriate
security measures
and protocols.
Provide technical support and training to content creators and website administrators as needed.
Assist in the
development and implementation of website analytics and tracking solutions to measure and analyze website performance and user
behavior.

ADDITIONAL/NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

N/A

All remaining duties are considered “nonessential” within the
context of the
ADA, which means that the function could be reassigned to another employee in order to allow a disabled individual to hold
the position.
Alternatively, the manager could try to provide a reasonable accommodation so that the disabled individual could perform the
function.

LOCATION

Lakeland Downtown Offices

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web
Development, Information Technology, or a related field

Preferred
Education:

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Web
Development, Information Technology, or a related
field

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

N/A

EXPERIENCE

Required:

Minimum of 5 years of
proven experience
as a web developer, with a strong portfolio of web projects demonstrating proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and
responsive design.

Preferred:

Familiarity with higher education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations.
Experience working in
cross-functional teams involving marketing, admissions, and IT.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES

Required:

Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design.
Experience with content
management systems (e.g., WordPress, Drupal) and
version control systems (e.g., Git).
Familiarity with web design principles, UI/UX
best practices, and graphic design software (e.g.,
Adobe Creative Suite).
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with
the ability to troubleshoot and debug issues
efficiently.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work

effectively in a team environment and
interact with stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced
environment.
Passion for higher education and a commitment to delivering high-quality web
experiences that support the university’s
mission and goals.

Preferred:

Familiarity with CRM systems and their
integration with web platforms (e.g., Salesforce,
Element451).
Experience with SEO best practices and web analytics tools (e.g., Google
Analytics) is a plus.
Knowledge of web
accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and experience in implementing accessible web design is
preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from
discrimination, intimidation, and harassment, including
sexual harassment.

This position is considered non-essential for the
purposes of Emergency Response.

Physical
Requirements:

N/A

Travel:

No

Schedule:

Regularly Monday to Friday, 9 am–5 pm, with
occasional evenings and weekends based on project deadlines
and University events.

TRAINING

All new hires and employees
transferring into a new position will have a 90-day
probationary period within which to learn the functions of the job and to be evaluated.
Following the probationary period, the employee can
transition to regular status, have the probationary period extended in order to receive
more training, or employment can be terminated.
Required compliance training is as follows:

SEU Onboarding, SEU Creative Team
Onboarding

SAFETY

SEU
promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks
safely and efficiently, and supervisors are
responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment.
Employees must report any
unsafe work conditions or practices, as
well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management.
Work-related injuries
must be immediately reported to
Security and Human Resources. When life or limb are at risk, please dial 911. Supervisors and employees
should ensure that injury/accident
reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident.
Emergency
Employees report for or must remain
at work in emergency situations. Dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to this position unless
instructed otherwise by your direct
supervisor or a member of the Leadership Team.

SCREENING

All full-time positions
at SEU are deemed
security-sensitive and require background checks. Employees required to drive their own personal vehicle, a rental car or
an SEU vehicle in
the performance of their duties must pass an MVR records check and meet the requirements of the University’s insurance
carrier in order to
meet the requirements of the position.

DISCLAIMER

SEU is an at-will employer. This job description
does not
constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the
employer
and requirements of the job change. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

The
employee
must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be
made to
enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

SEU is committed
to
providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All forms of discrimination against or harassment of a
person because of his or her identification within a protected category are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This prohibition
applies equally to conduct by and against employees, vendors, visitors, and students.

Southeastern University is committed to equal
opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), parental status,
national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other
non-merit-based factors. The equal opportunity policy will apply in University programs and activities, and all aspects of employment,
including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation,
termination, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. All employees of Southeastern University, by continued
employment, agree to abide by the policies contained in the Employee Handbook and in the SEU Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith and
Community Covenant.

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