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Front End Web Developer/Designer

Southern Methodist University

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Posted:
June 28, 2018
Location:
Dallas, Texas
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Salary:
Mid 50's
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Category:
Advertising: Media Planner/Buyer
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
The Web Specialist (Front End Web Developer/Designer) supports the marketing plan for the University in alignment with Development and External Affairs goals and SMU’s strategic plan.

The Front-End developer reports to the Director Digital Marketing and creates online solutions that help the University overall – and Development and External Affairs specifically – generate revenue and strengthen relationships with key audiences. Responsibilities include creating websites, emails and interactive online experiences that successfully engage alumni, donors, parents, prospective students and other constituents.

Essential Functions: Development: Work with the department’s leadership to develop websites and other communications for priority DEA clients. Work with external vendors and internal staff to maintain and improve an online alumni community. Collaborate effectively with designers, photographers, and writers. Develop websites that build interest, deliver clear calls to action, encourage participation and respect audiences communication preferences. Apply knowledge and metrics about audiences technology preferences and devices to make decisions about formatting and delivery requirements for websites and other communications. Keep leadership informed about activity, progress, and decisions relevant to SMU websites and other communications. Collaborate on planning and developing improvements and added features for the existing SMU website and school websites. Consistently apply and reinforce the SMU brand on all projects. Create websites for clients beyond DEA as needed, focusing on delivering self-service features that they can use without ongoing support from the central Marketing team. UX/UI Design: Create web and email marketing campaigns that build interest, deliver clear calls to action and respect audiences communication preferences. Work with development and design teams to gather requirements based on both technical and UX/UI needs. Work with design team to translate Photoshop and Illustrator design files to HTML/CSS/JavaScript. Draw on creativity and metrics to create and build HTML email templates that achieve high open and click-through rates. Apply knowledge and metrics about audiences' computers, devices, and email readers to make decisions about email formatting and delivery requirements. Create email campaigns for clients beyond DEA as needed, focusing on delivering self-service templates that they can use without ongoing support. Web production and maintenance: Update websites and content as assigned, particularly the SMU homepage, Giving, Alumni, Administration, DEA, Facts and others. Produce websites based on templates and designs provided by other team members. Work with DEA team to integrate giving and Alumni websites into a common experience for constituents. Proactively suggest changes and updates as staff and information change. Maintain knowledge of best practices and new technologies and proactively share recommendations based on that knowledge.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree is required.

A minimum of three years’ of work experience in web applications and programming languages and responsive design development is required.

Experience working with responsive design templates for email marketing is also required.

Experience working in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The ideal candidate will thrive in a work environment that requires strong problem-solving skills and independent self-direction, coupled with an aptitude for team collaboration and open communication.

Candidates must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with teammates and internal stakeholders for successful cross-departmental project work.

Candidate must possess strong organizational, planning and time-management skills with the ability to proactively manage multiple priorities. Must also demonstrate a strong attention to detail. A strong customer service orientation and project management skills are essential.

A strong working knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, ASP, Javascript and XSLT/XML, and PHP is required. Familiarity with cross-platform and cross-browser issues is also required. Familiarity with CMS such as Sitecore is preferred.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Dreamweaver software is required. Experience with databases, online survey tools, VBScript, Sharepoint and Blackbaud is preferred.

Physical/Environmental Demands: Sit for long periods of time. Deadline to Apply: July 16, 2018

EEO Statement: SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Internal Number: DEA00000083
About Southern Methodist University
About SMU As a private, comprehensive university, Southern Methodist University seeks to enhance the intellectual, cultural, technological, ethical and social development of a diverse student body. SMU offers undergraduate programs centered on the liberal arts and excellent graduate, professional and continuing education programs. SMU comprises seven degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Meadows School of the Arts (performing, visual, and communication arts), School of Engineering, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology, and School of Education and Human Development. Total fall 2006 enrollment was 10,941. Why Work at SMU? Employees can gain satisfaction in knowing that they are helping, in their own ways, to complete the educational experience for a myriad of students. For that, SMU seeks to offer competitive salaries and a broad array of benefits. Options include – but are not limited to – comprehensive medical benefits, retirement plan with immediate vesting, 100 percent tuition benefits, recreational privileges, and some on-site day care. Work/Life Balance The University also is committed to ...its Work/Life Balance Program that focuses on innovative ways to help employees balance work life and personal life. Cultural development includes free or reduced-price tickets for theater and dance performances, lectures and museum exhibitions on campus. The Wellness Program promotes a healthy lifestyle through coordinated exercise programs, free health screenings, CPR training and lectures ranging from nutrition issues to stress reduction. Employees are invited to participate in activities such as volleyball and bowling leagues, choir and intramural sports. The SMU Staff Association coordinates luncheons, lectures and a Staff Development Day. Employees also are encouraged to update and polish their work skills through regularly scheduled technology training and career guidance. In addition, employees can fulfill a desire to participate in volunteer or community service by joining coworkers on various projects such as Meals-on-Wheels and Habitat for Humanity. The Setting The campus is nestled in a traditional residential neighborhood five miles north of downtown Dallas. SMU’s spacious park-like campus features red brick buildings of Collegiate Georgian architecture and beautiful fountains. Dallas ranks among the most livable cities in America and is consistently ranked by Fortune magazine as one of the top cities in the nation for business. Dallas has more than 150 museums, galleries, and artistic attractions; more shopping centers per capita than any major U.S. city; and four times more restaurants per person than New York City. Just a short walk away from the campus is Mockingbird Station, which includes a light rail train station, restaurants, shops, and an art house movie theater. SMU also has a campus in Northern New Mexico that draws upon the area’s rich natural and cultural resources to offer summer courses in the humanities, sciences, and studio and performing arts. The site includes excavation of a 13th-century Indian pueblo. Staff • Full-time staff: 1,414 • Part-time staff: 47
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