The Advancement Web Designer and Developer reports to the senior director of communications on the donor relations marketing and communications team. This position will be the point person for updating and evolving advancement's giving site, a newly launched website designed to drive donor support for programs, scholarships, and additional funds across the University of Utah and University of Utah Health.
The Advancement Web Designer and Developer will work with advancement colleagues representing the university's various schools, colleges, departments, and programs to ensure that each area's giving page is operating efficiently. Additionally, this role harnesses web design and development experience to build new pages to support philanthropic outreach and awareness for new giving campaigns as they arise—applying user experience and giving best practices for web to create an engaging journey across webpages to secure gifts made in support of the university.
This position will closely collaborate with the Annual Giving web specialist to maintain and develop web functionality, design processes, and data collection with University Advancement's content management system (CMS), Wordpress. The web developer ensures all web design and development meet brand and industry standards.
To inquire about this posting, email: or call . Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation or for further information about University AA/EO policies, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity
Responsibilities Collaborate with Annual Giving web specialist to assess and manage project requests Determine project timelines and requirements while balancing stakeholder needs, best practices, and marketing strategies Ideate and deliver new webpage designs and functionality based on project requirements, wireframes, and prototypes (does this position create the wireframe and prototype?) Investigate and resolve issues in website functionality, design, and data collection Follow user-centered design principles Maintain a consistent, branded look and feel across the website Edit photos and graphics for web use, and create responsive image size sets Maintain documentation of code and processes to create sustainability and consistency across web projects Collaborate with DR MarComm team to curate content as needed for designing new webpages and updating existing pages Update news pages with content culled from University of Utah and U of U Health Additional responsibilities may include: Ensuring all web content, design, and development meet accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA), PCI, and HIPAA requirements. Building new CMS components and page templates using HTML and CSS Orchestrating site-wide CSS changes that are responsive and accessible Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). 2-4 years of experience in web design or a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a the web design field.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Highly Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in HTML, JavaScript, and CSS Bootstrap framework. Demonstrated understanding of user-centered design principles Ability to design within the constraints of comprehensive brand guidelines Ability to develop and design webpages within the constraints of a CMS Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA or AAA web accessibility requirements Experience editing images for responsiveness Willingness to proactively expand skillset to deliver appropriate web solutions Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills Ability to manage workload independently and in alignment with strategic priorities Experience using Adobe Creative Suite
Other Preferences: Proficiency in HTML, JavaScript, and CSS Bootstrap framework Demonstrated understanding of user-centered design principles Ability to design within the constraints of comprehensive brand guidelines Ability to develop and design webpages within the constraints of a CMS Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA or AAA web accessibility requirements Experience editing images for responsiveness Willingness to proactively expand skillset to deliver appropriate web solutions Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills Ability to manage workload independently and in alignment with strategic priorities Experience using Adobe Creative Suite Experience working within an agile team Experience working in a higher education environment Experience managing analytic tools and implementing user-behavior tracking Experience with project and team management using Asana, SharePoint, or Teams Preferences Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or University Human Resource Management at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education) Yes No * How many years of web design related work experience do you have? Less than 2 years 2 years or more, but less than 4 years 4 years or more, but less than 6 years 6 years or more, but less than 8 years 8 years or more Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter List of References Optional Documents Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call after submission Applicant Document - Other Open Date 03/13/2024
Requisition Number PRN37966B
Job Title Web Designer
Working Title Web Designer & Developer
Job Grade E
FLSA Code Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00289 - Development
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $60,000 – $70,000
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
