Pennsylvania State University
Web Designer and Developer w/ Dr Sabaghian
Edtech.com's Summary
- Main responsibilities include researching hosting and domain options, designing and developing websites using WordPress, creating wireframes and prototypes, ensuring user-friendly navigation, updating content, and conducting testing for functionality and performance.
- Requires familiarity with Content Management Systems, specifically WordPress, and a basic understanding of HTML5 and CSS3.
- The role demands designing websites that work seamlessly across platforms including mobile and tablets.
- Applicants must possess good design taste regarding colors, typography, layouts, and user experience (UX).
- Candidates should be independent problem solvers with professional work ethics.
- Starting compensation rate is $15 per hour.
- Employment requires successful completion of background checks per university policies.
- The position is part-time and affiliated with the College of IST at Penn State University Park.
Web Designer and Developer w/ Dr Sabaghian Full Description
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
- CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
- If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The College of IST is seeking applicants for part-time job of Web Designer and Developer.
Job duties to include:
- Search for hosting website and domain registration solutions
- Research other academic websites and collect best practices to brainstorm ideas
- Adopt and integrate WordPress as the CMS for website development
- Create wireframes, mockup and prototypes for layouts, color schemes and typography
- Ensure flow, user navigation and optimal usability
- Update content and create a short manual on how to update the website after the design and development phase
- Revise and upgrade the design to get the final desired version
- Assuring that website works smoothly on different platforms (mobile and tablets)
- Complete a testing on functionality, content (spelling and grammar), and performance.
Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:
- Understanding of website design (hosting services, domain subscription) process
- Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS), in specific WordPress
- Basic understanding in HTML 5 and CSS 3.
- Ability to design a functionally flowless website that works across other platforms
- Have a good taste on design (colors, typography, layouts and UX)
- Be detailed oriented, independent problem solver and professional with great work ethics
Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $15.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
