Web Developer

University Communications mission is to enhance MSU’s public image, increase the public’s awareness of MSU’s accomplishments and develop consistent communications that build our reputation. University Communications manages the marketing, promotional and licensing efforts of the university, supports and promotes MSU’s activities through expert and creative communications. We provide a wide range of services to the university community through our operational units: MontanaPBS, MSU News Service, MSU Creative Services, MSU Web and Digital Communications, University Marketing, MSU Public Relations and University Printing. Our staff includes journalists, media specialists, writers, editors, graphic designers, photographers, broadcast media specialists, publications specialists, marketing specialists, Web programmers and printers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and implement comprehensive technical solutions for new and current Web and digital communications.
• Initiate and manage the execution of Web projects from planning through development.
• Build, maintain, and enhance digital development standards and best practices (Web, mobile, email, digital signage).
• Develop, plan and implement usability, accessibility and search engine optimization improvements across the university’s Web domain.
• Perform other duties as needed in support of Web and Digital Communications team

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have a comprehensive understanding of how the Web can be used in an organization’s communications strategies;
• Have a passion for software development, the Web and higher education;
• Maintain attention to detail, meet deadlines, and prioritize competing demands;
• Have the ability to work independently on a wide variety of tasks;
• Exercise good judgment, strong analysis, problem solving skills, and self-motivation while working on unique issues for faculty, staff, and students;
• Work productively in a team-oriented environment;
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

The person in the position must be able to use a computer monitor, keyboard and mouse for long periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position has supervisory duties?

No