Announcement of Anticipated Opening
Web Designer/Developer
Job Posting #FT – 107 – SEARCH EXTENDED
Community College Professional 16, 12-month, tenure track position
Marketing and Public Relations Department
Application must be postmarked by this date.
Continuous recruitment until filled.
Anticipated Starting Date
On-going recruitment until filled
Minimum QualificationsMinimum of a bachelor’s degree in an appropriately-related field and one to four years of experience in website development and database management. Sound understanding of the modern Web environment, including: basic understanding of the LAMP environment; producing and optimizing web graphics; creating HTML5/CSS designs complying with contemporary responsive, mobile-first standards; conforming to specific accessibility guidelines; and developing and using object-oriented programming techniques. Demonstrated ability and commitment to thoroughly document programs and procedures. Knowledge of search engine optimization, web analytics, search analytics, social media, email marketing and rich media development. Ability to work independently, as well as in a collaborative, user-oriented team environment, as well as to work within deadlines and with multiple priorities. A demonstrated understanding of the mission of the community college and the ability to work with ethnically and culturally diverse administrators, faculty, staff and students. Ability to continuously acquire new computer and computing skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong analytical and creative skills.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position.
ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the Director of Marketing and Public Relations, the Web Designer/Developer combines contemporary software tools and methods to plan, implement and maintain the Manchester Community College website and associated portals. This entails liaising with various client groups; soliciting/analyzing/responding to user needs and feedback; framing the underlying file/data structure of the website; managing the website’s content; creating W3C standards-based HTML5 and CSS, and developing using Wordpress, PHP, MySQL, Javascript and jQuery.
Key Effectiveness Areas:
Managing the routine technical, creative and administrative business of running the MCC website’s back and front-ends. Implementing website architecture and graphic web page designs and templates. Applying and maintaining accessibility standards to the website. Assisting in assessment of website efficacy.
Functional Responsibilities:
- Developing and maintaining the college website architecture and developing functional requirements.
- Managing the college’s website database and maintaining the content and design elements required for web page generation.
- Overseeing the day-to-day implementation of the web guidelines.
- Documenting, testing and maintaining all policies, procedures and standards.
- Overseeing content management system, including providing product specifications, training users, maintaining fluency and other necessary activities.
- Developing templates for content generation.
- Coordinating the creation of artwork and assets to appear on web pages.
- Implementing appropriate website architecture.
- Maintaining desired look and feel of college website across multiple devices.
- Benchmarking architecture, design and functionality best practices among higher education and other industry leaders
- Maintaining website cross-platform and cross-browser compatibility.
- Providing a website help desk service for faculty, staff and website visitors to answer questions and troubleshoot problems arising from their use of MCC's website.
Minimum Salary/Compensation$53,774 annual approximate, plus excellent medical insurance, retirement and related fringe benefits. Weekly hours: 35
Application ProcedurePlease reference job posting number (#FT-107) on application material.
Incomplete application materials will not be accepted.
Send letter of intent, resume, portfolio of website work, transcript (unofficial acceptable), the names of three professional references, and completed *BOR (MCC version) Employment Application to:
#FT-107 - SEARCH EXTENDED
Human Resources Department
Manchester Community College
Great Path, MS #2
P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Or email to: GenInfoHumanResources @mcc.commnet.edu
*BOR (MCC version) Employment Application available online in the Human Resources/Payroll section at:
https://www.manchestercc.edu/form-depot/
(Employment application must be completed in its entirety; references to resume or CV are not acceptable. Application materials with the incorrect application will not be accepted.)
Application Deadline
- Developing and maintaining the college website architecture and developing functional requirements.
- Managing the college’s website database and maintaining the content and design elements required for web page generation.
- Overseeing the day-to-day implementation of the web guidelines.
- Documenting, testing and maintaining all policies, procedures and standards.
- Overseeing content management system, including providing product specifications, training users, maintaining fluency and other necessary activities.
- Developing templates for content generation.
- Coordinating the creation of artwork and assets to appear on web pages.
- Implementing appropriate website architecture.
- Maintaining desired look and feel of college website across multiple devices.
- Benchmarking architecture, design and functionality best practices among higher education and other industry leaders
- Maintaining website cross-platform and cross-browser compatibility.
- Providing a website help desk service for faculty, staff and website visitors to answer questions and troubleshoot problems arising from their use of MCC's website.
Minimum Salary/Compensation$53,774 annual approximate, plus excellent medical insurance, retirement and related fringe benefits. Weekly hours: 35
Application ProcedurePlease reference job posting number (#FT-107) on application material.
Incomplete application materials will not be accepted.
Send letter of intent, resume, portfolio of website work, transcript (unofficial acceptable), the names of three professional references, and completed *BOR (MCC version) Employment Application to:
#FT-107 - SEARCH EXTENDED
Human Resources Department
Manchester Community College
Great Path, MS #2
P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Or email to: GenInfoHumanResources @mcc.commnet.edu
*BOR (MCC version) Employment Application available online in the Human Resources/Payroll section at:
https://www.manchestercc.edu/form-depot/
(Employment application must be completed in its entirety; references to resume or CV are not acceptable. Application materials with the incorrect application will not be accepted.)
Application Deadline
Application Deadline
Continuous recruitment until filled.
Background Checks
Manchester Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. MCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination
Manchester Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, intellectual disability, learning disability, mental disability or history thereof, physical disability (including blindness), marital status, national origin, race, religious creed, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), sexual orientation, criminal record, veteran status, retaliation for previous discrimination or coercion, genetic information and workplace hazards to reproductive systems. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Angelo Simoni, Jr., CSCU Title IX Coordinator, Manchester Community College, Great Path, P.O. Box 1046, Manchester, CT 06045-1046, SSC L277.
Manchester Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans.