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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree in MIS, computer science, or a closely related field and two years of professional experience in web development
  • Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and/or experience in using a content management system and modern web development practices and technologies such as; HTML5, frontend frameworks (e.g., Twitter Bootstrap, Google Material, etc.), CSS Preprocessor Languages (e.g., Sass, Scss, or Less), Version Control (GIT), and javaScript.
  • Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and/or experience in mass email practices and tools.
  • Demonstrated portfolio of website development
  • Demonstrated experience in prioritizing, following through, and working independently under tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills to include proofreading, spelling, and grammar on telephone, email, and face-to face.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the promotion of diverse and inclusive working and/or learning environments
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience developing for and contributing to a Drupal CMS.
  • Experience managing Github repositories for revision control and collaboration
  • Experience with XML, RSS feeds, social media APIs, REST
  • Experience tracking & measuring with Google Analytics
  • Experience with user experience, accessibility, and search engine optimization (SEO).
  • Demonstrable knowledge, understanding, and/or experience in web application development preferably using PHP.
  • Experience using task management applications such as ServiceNow.
  • Experience working in a botanical garden, higher education setting and/or other large public arts and entertainment destinations.
  • Experience or strong knowledge of the liberal arts and/or University policies and procedures related to student and academic life.
  • Experience training colleagues, volunteers and/or student workers.
  • Experience providing guidance and advice to colleagues, asking questions to understand the situation, help prioritize the needs, and determine best path forward.
  • Proven ability to work independently.
  • Successful problem solving and decision making skills.
  • Advanced understanding of web application programming architectures
  • Excellent organizational skills, to include multi-tasking and time management.
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service.
  • Excellent project management skills.

About the Job

This position serves as a technical developer to oversee the setup, configuration, and long term strategy of web infrastructure and applications. We are looking for a self-motivated and creative problem-solver with experience and skills in backend web CMS (Drupal) development, advanced web coding, and large scale site planning. In this job, the Developer will design, maintain, and constantly improve our Drupal environment, as part of the University’s enterprise system, collaboratively developing code experiences with the central Drupal team and improving experiences and online engagement opportunities for web audiences.

This position will work closely with members of the marketing team, taking brand and graphic design direction from the Marketing Programs Manager and content strategy direction from the senior communications manager. This position will work across the Arboretum to support each department’s web presence. It will work closely with CFANS and central University of Minnesota Offices of Information Technology on various web projects and mass email to continually build on and improve the performance of our site KPIs and ensure a positive user experience for staff, donors, visitors and guests.

The Web Developer is responsible for collaboratively implementing the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s online vision for outreach, research, and education via creative use and integration of University-supported tools and data.

This is a full-time, 12 month position with benefits.

Overview of Responsibilities

Web Manager (Front-end development and web design) (60%)

  • Responsible for designing and implementing new features and functionality, establishing and guiding the website’s architecture, ensuring high-performance and availability, and managing all technical aspects of the CMS. Works closely with Marketing team ensure an effective, visually appealing, and intuitive implementation.
  • Testing, maintenance and troubleshooting of existing organizational sites
  • Stays up-to-date on the U of M’s Drupal Platform, informs the Arboretum of relevant new technologies or changes, and passes feedback to central Drupal team on the Arboretum’s needs
  • Develops and maintains technical documentation for CMS implementation, applications, and relevant business processes. Train users and team members as necessary.
  • Informs the web development project prioritization/portfolio for Arboretum’s web sites.
  • Evaluates, recommends, and implements web infrastructure/platform changes and improvements.
  • Conduct a full range of programming tasks which include program design, program coding, debugging, and documentation for the Arboretum’s websites; review application modules for quality assurance and checks compliance with application architecture standards.
  • Design (user experience, interface, visual), code, implement, test and support websites, applications and web projects that follow U of M /Arboretum’s standards and guidelines; perform usability evaluations; integrate functionalities with front-end programming (e.g. HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
  • Develop and collaborate on concepts, wireframes and prototypes for interactive/screen-based experiences based on organizational goals and audience insights; implement these concepts using strong design that presents content effectively.
  • Refine existing styles and tools or create new ones to fit user needs, provide ongoing maintenance of applications, systems, websites, and tools; make decisions to meet the needs of the individual site and work across the system to be sustainable and consistent.
  • Undertake special projects as they arise, such as special webpages and microsites to support Arboretum initiatives, interactive user features, and enhancement to increase search engine optimization.

Web system architecture and application development (30%)

  • Perform general server and database administration tasks (in collaboration with IT Manager).
  • Informs decisions on Arboretum’s web system architecture, configuration, web services, and applications infrastructure
  • Ensures Arboretum and University security and stability requirements are met regarding web and applications management.
  • Monitor how the content and design is working on the overall college-wide system of websites, with a focus on effective web and visual design, web contributor needs, user experience, usability and accessibility.
  • Maintains specific online and business applications, primarily using the .NET framework.
  • Provides expertise to project teams on complex technical design and systems integration projects.
  • Fosters IT partnerships and relationships throughout the University to continue to streamline Arboretum operations by leveraging central resources.
  • Research new ideas and methods; stay aligned with best practices.
  • Improve the theme and suite of tools by listening to needs of digital team and people contributing content; identify and suggest solutions.
  • Complete other technology-related tasks as assigned.
  • Prepare systems test data and prepares program documentation.
  • Troubleshoot and fix browser, coding, accessibility and other issues.
  • Ensure responsive design is applied well across all Arboretum sites, including departments and centers.

Project Management (10%)

  • Develops strong relationships to aid in understanding the varying needs around a project. Applies gathered requirements to web and application based solutions.
  • Ensures the Arboretum’s application projects are developed effectively and efficiently, using unambiguous project goals and expectations, and ensuring input and feedback from all stakeholders
  • Manages any outsourced application and database development.
  • Document and test work, such as testing across multiple browsers and devices and other quality control efforts.
  • Communicate frequently with communication and design team members on the needs of the Arboretum web community; contribute to training development and documentation. For most Arboretum web contributors, their web role is a small part of their overall duties. The role of this position is to make the Arboretum system and tools easy to use and provide training as needed.
  • Provide user support and customer service, working with team members to troubleshoot issues when they arise.
  • Work to continuously improve and evolve how we deliver and manage our web presence and infrastructure, staying current with trends in web design and development; regularly assess processes, make recommendations to improve efficiency.
  • Engage in U of M web/Drupal community.

About the Department

The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a part of the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) at the University of Minnesota. The Arboretum is located approximately 30 miles west of the Twin Cities Campus along Hwy 5, just west of the City of Chanhassen. The Arboretum consists of over 1100 acres of trees, shrubs, plants; the Oswald Visitor Center, Snyder Building Education Center, Horticultural Research Center and other facilities, gardens, displays, exhibits and model landscapes.

This position is located at the MN Landscape Arboretum.

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum strives to provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, services, gardens, operations and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

We recognize and value the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching experience of our employees, donors, members, volunteers and visitors and in supporting the Arboretum mission.

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is committed to attracting and engaging employees, members, donors, volunteers and visitors with varying identities and backgrounds. As an institution committed to demonstrating excellence through diversity, we are committed to hiring a diverse faculty and staff, and actively encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

http://www.cfans.umn.edu/diversity/

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. This position requires that you attach the following:

  • resume
  • letter of interest indicating how you meet each of the required and preferred qualifications
  • names and contact information for three professional references

The search committee will begin reviewing applications in then months of July and August. This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

Background Check Information

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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