Web Developer, Office of Advancement Georgetown University

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Web Developer, Office of Advancement - Georgetown University

Job Overview

The User Experience and Development Team creates digital products and tools that support Georgetown University's Office of Advancement (OA). As an in-house team of designers and developers, this team is uniquely positioned to deliver purpose-built solutions for a major higher education institution. These solutions connect Georgetown with alumni, donors, and friends, and expand the community of people and organizations interested in supporting Georgetown's strategic priorities. Digital products created and maintained by this team service multiple areas including online giving, special events, editorial content, and more.

The Web Developer reports to the Senior Web Developer and assists with building and maintaining OA's web properties. This role works to transform visual and user experience design specifications to high quality code. The Web Developer works independently and collaborates with the Senior Web Developer through consultation, pair programming, and code reviews to realize completed web products from provided project goals and specifications.

Work Interactions

This is a highly collaborative role, working closely with

• members of the Design Team on website styling and institutional visual identity;
• members of the Digital Channel Strategy Team on web analytics, maintenance, and support of web products;
• members of their own UX/dev team on technical specifications, user experience, and implementation; and
• multiple stakeholders within the Office of Advancement

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of web development experience or combination of education and work experience
• Experience translating mockups and wireframes into semantically correct web templates
• Experience with customizing and extending a content management system (CMS)
• Knowledge of frontend web technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Knowledge of backend web technologies (e.g., PHP, SQL)
• Experience using browser dev tools
• Experience with responsive web design and cross-browser support
• Knowledge of version control best practices and tools (e.g., Git and GitHub)
• Understanding of REST APIs and working with XML and JSON endpoints

The ideal candidate will

• understand how to develop web experiences for diverse audiences, with an emphasis on inclusivity and accessibility
• care about modern development best practices, including code reviews, continuous integration and deployment, accessibility, and iterative development
• have experience with design systems - e.g., Pattern Lab/atomic design
• have experience working with WordPress
• have experience with frameworks/libraries: jQuery, Bootstrap, Angular, React, SASS, Gulp, Twig
• have experience working with cloud hosting platforms -e.g., Pantheon, Acquia, AWS -and their workflows
• possess effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of people
• have the ability to simplify complex technology concepts and communicate those concepts to non-technical audiences
• be able to multi-task and juggle multiple, concurrent projects with great time management skills
• has code samples or public Github projects to share
• believe that comprehensive documentation is part of the development process

Work Mode: Telework. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation.

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Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:

The Georgetown University community is committed to our public health approach and the important role that vaccines play in contributing to the safety of our University and our broader communities. Georgetown University requires students, faculty, staff and visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to have received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot when eligible, or to have an approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement applies to all faculty and staff, including teleworking employees. Complete details and updates can be found in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center.


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