Front-End Web Developer / Information Technologist I

Job no: 831280

Work type: Support Staff

Pay Grade: 12

Major Administrative Unit / College: Information Technology Services

Department: Msu It Office Of The Acio 40000401

Sub Area: AP- Professionals

Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location: East Lansing

Categories: Information Technology, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly

Working/Functional Title

Front-End Web Developer

Position Summary

Are you looking to grow your skills as a Front-End Web Developer? Would you like to learn from a talented team of seasoned web developers? Working with us you ll grow your skills with front-end design frameworks such as Foundation to meet design goals; incorporate design into Drupal CMS; use automation tools like Git to your advantage; work closely with our great group of backend web developers; communicate with customers to determine their expectations; and help programmers with user interface design. You ll grow your proficiency with PHP, our primary programming language and become well-verse in web accessibility.

Reporting to the Web Manager Strategist, the Front-End Web Developer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Developing, maintaining, and enhancing web applications for departments on behalf of the SLE Digital Strategies & Services (DSS) department.
• Creating interfaces and add-on applications for existing software.
• Developing new web applications for units.
• Working with various clients to determine business processes and web application requirements.
• Creating user interface design and functional design.
• Designing tests for web applications that meet the client s requirements and pass tests.
• Providing outstanding and professional customer service for all web applications and support, including assisting with training and deployment.
• Providing training and assistance to team members related to web applications.
• Keeping current on information technology product offerings through reading trade literature and attending seminars and trade shows pertaining to the business of RHS.

Michigan State University (MSU) is a top 100 global university located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state s capitol. The MSU community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as 49,695 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.

MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are essential elements, vital to the culture MSU Information Technology endeavors to cultivate. This includes providing opportunities and access for all people which incorporate differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran status and socioeconomic background.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in website design and development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Experience (coursework included) of web development or design specialization; we are looking for someone with a good understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. It s a plus if you are familiar with a content management system (Drupal preferred); version control using GIT; a web development language such as PHP; front end development frameworks such as Foundation; and accessibility requirements for the web.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume and cover letter

Together-we-will StatementThe university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/Special Instructions

Provide three (3) professional references knowledgeable of your work.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://tech.msu.edu/

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends on 12/6/2022 at 11:55 PM

Advertised: Nov 30, 2022 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: Dec 13, 2022 Eastern Standard Time