Web Designer

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Type of Position:
Professional Staff – Information Technology

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular


Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:
Digital Communications

Department’s Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Web Designer reports to the Director of Digital Strategy.
Produces designs, graphic art, and visual materials, for websites.
Develops code bases to support websites and related technologies.
Provides and maintains the ongoing design of websites to ensure consistency in style, tone, and quality of the organization’s site.
Performs research and data analysis and utilizes reporting tools for project design.
Develops and publishes standards, and guidelines relating to digital user experience.
Tests technologies for compliance with accessibility laws and standards for internal and external entities.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in information technology, business administration, or related field

• At least three years of experience in web design or user experience

Applicable equivalencies may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education in Mass Communications, Computer Science, or Information Systems

• More than five years of experience as a web professional in higher education

• At least three years of managerial experience

• Experience in digital marketing or advertising – agency experience is a plus

• Deep understanding of relevant KPI’s, metric analysis, and report creation

• Certification in User Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of system/equipment capability, design restrictions, and security requirements

• Knowledge of structured systems development concepts

• Knowledge of client/server, database, and web-based technologies

• Knowledge and understanding of technical and vendor documentation and ability to maintain internal documentation

• Strong relationship management, organizational, and project management skills

• Superior verbal and written communication skills, both internal and client-facing

• Ability to develop strategic framework for content

• Ability to identify opportunities for growth and incremental opportunities with client partners

• Ability to update job knowledge by researching new internet/intranet technologies and software products

• Ability to participate in educational opportunities

• Ability to read professional publications

• Ability to maintain personal networks

• Ability to participate in professional organizations

• Ability to work with others on the team to cross-train and cross-develop knowledge of systems to provide back up and redundancy in job scopes and responsibilities

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Ability to apply consultative skills to assess user needs and communicate technology systems and solutions

• Ability to define and set up an effective user testing environment and plan

• Ability to perform interactive debugging and to test and analyze program or display failures

• Ability to be punctual and dependable

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting

• Ability to deliver and receive critique and feedback positively

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$40,000 – $70,000 Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Eunice M. Alberson, Director Human Resource Partners, eunice@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture and climate that embeds inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. 
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes