Information Technology Consultant 1
| Posting: | 04292 |
| Classification: | C1462 |
| Department: | Student Affairs |
| Opens: | 2012-09-17 |
| Closes: | 2012-10-08 |
| Salary: | $12.95 - $19.64 Per Hour |
o The University of Oregon Division of Student Affairs invites applications for a full-time Website Designer (Information Technology Consultant). This is a limited duration position expected to last until June 30, 2013. This search is reopened.
o This is a classified position represented by SEIU local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
o University of Oregon positions that are at least half-time are eligible for excellent benefits, including health and dental, employer-paid retirement, and tuition benefits for employee or an eligible dependent, sick and vacation leave.
o Due to budgetary shortfalls, the person appointed to this position will be required to take unpaid furlough days between date of hire and June 30, 2013.
o This recruitment is open to any applicant who meets the qualifications listed below.
o This is a classified position represented by SEIU local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
o University of Oregon positions that are at least half-time are eligible for excellent benefits, including health and dental, employer-paid retirement, and tuition benefits for employee or an eligible dependent, sick and vacation leave.
o Due to budgetary shortfalls, the person appointed to this position will be required to take unpaid furlough days between date of hire and June 30, 2013.
o This recruitment is open to any applicant who meets the qualifications listed below.
TO QUALIFY YOU MUST HAVE:
... basic foundation of knowledge and skills in technology and information systems as generally obtained through an associate's degree in information systems, graphic design, digital arts, or related fields, or similar certified course work in applicable fields of study or at least one year of related work experience.
Required qualifications:
* Exceptional creative design skills.
* Demonstrable experience developing effective website designs and consistent branding for websites.
* Demonstrated ability to assess client needs and guide creative process to design effective websites.
* Experience working in professional website design, layout, marketing, or similar environment.
* Experience in testing for and assuring optimal web user experience, including knowledge of 508 compliant web design standards.
* Demonstrable experience creating website designs for modern content management systems.
* Proficiency with Adobe CS.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
* Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing work and completing work by project milestones.
* Attention to detail.
Preferred qualifications:
* Knowledge of online coding languages such as XHTML, HTML 5, CSS and Javascript.
* Experience with DotNetNuke content management system.
* Experience with browser compatibility issues, testing, and solutions.
* Experience with 508 inclusive accessible website design guidelines.
Required qualifications:
* Exceptional creative design skills.
* Demonstrable experience developing effective website designs and consistent branding for websites.
* Demonstrated ability to assess client needs and guide creative process to design effective websites.
* Experience working in professional website design, layout, marketing, or similar environment.
* Experience in testing for and assuring optimal web user experience, including knowledge of 508 compliant web design standards.
* Demonstrable experience creating website designs for modern content management systems.
* Proficiency with Adobe CS.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
* Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing work and completing work by project milestones.
* Attention to detail.
Preferred qualifications:
* Knowledge of online coding languages such as XHTML, HTML 5, CSS and Javascript.
* Experience with DotNetNuke content management system.
* Experience with browser compatibility issues, testing, and solutions.
* Experience with 508 inclusive accessible website design guidelines.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position designs and assists with implementation of graphics and end user interfaces for web-based applications, systems, websites, and other projects for various Division of Student Affairs departments. Duties include:
... analyzing site and departmental needs, determining design and interface solutions to meeting those needs, and developing the optimal site design for meeting goals to attract and retain target audiences.
... assisting departmental clients by developing website and communication goals and strategies using tools like analytics, user feedback, and other data; assisting departmental clients in creating a unified branding strategy for their website that supports their departmental mission statement and strategic goals and creates site-wide cohesiveness and consistency, while conforming to UO and Student Affairs branding requirements.
... attending meetings and advising departments on best practices in web design and communication; designing and creating website and application designs, based on departmental client goals and branding strategies while complying with 508 accessibility web standards; developing detailed design specifications and documentation and review them with the departmental clients to ensure the design meets requirements.
... implemening website designs through the creation of themes/skins for content management systems; working closely with Student Affairs web developers to implement features into website designs; creating and preparing illustrations or graphics for publication on various websites.
... analyzing site and departmental needs, determining design and interface solutions to meeting those needs, and developing the optimal site design for meeting goals to attract and retain target audiences.
... assisting departmental clients by developing website and communication goals and strategies using tools like analytics, user feedback, and other data; assisting departmental clients in creating a unified branding strategy for their website that supports their departmental mission statement and strategic goals and creates site-wide cohesiveness and consistency, while conforming to UO and Student Affairs branding requirements.
... attending meetings and advising departments on best practices in web design and communication; designing and creating website and application designs, based on departmental client goals and branding strategies while complying with 508 accessibility web standards; developing detailed design specifications and documentation and review them with the departmental clients to ensure the design meets requirements.
... implemening website designs through the creation of themes/skins for content management systems; working closely with Student Affairs web developers to implement features into website designs; creating and preparing illustrations or graphics for publication on various websites.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
To assist us in making the selection for this position, please respond to the following questions on a separate sheet(s) of paper. Number your responses to correspond to the questions and describe experience and training related to each question. Make sure that any experience or training described in your responses are included on your application.
1. Please submit an example of a recent site design you have created for use with a modern content management system. Explain why you have chosen to present this design. What content management system was used and what special considerations did you have to take when creating a design for this content management system?
2. This position communicates frequently with administrative staff and students to coordinate website redesign projects for diverse groups. Describe experience that demonstrates your ability to communicate effectively and assist clients in determining their needs and strategy for their website.
3. This position frequently works on multiple concurrent projects under time pressure, with predictable and unpredictable deadlines. Describe your experience working under stressful conditions and how you managed multiple projects with multiple deadlines.
1. Please submit an example of a recent site design you have created for use with a modern content management system. Explain why you have chosen to present this design. What content management system was used and what special considerations did you have to take when creating a design for this content management system?
2. This position communicates frequently with administrative staff and students to coordinate website redesign projects for diverse groups. Describe experience that demonstrates your ability to communicate effectively and assist clients in determining their needs and strategy for their website.
3. This position frequently works on multiple concurrent projects under time pressure, with predictable and unpredictable deadlines. Describe your experience working under stressful conditions and how you managed multiple projects with multiple deadlines.
APPLICATIONS:
Submit all application materials, including Human Resources Job Application form, supplemental questions and other relevant materials to:
Human Resources
677 East 12th Ave., Suite 400
5210 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-5210
Human Resources Job Application must be filled out completely and turned in by the closing date or they will not be accepted. Make sure to keep a copy of your application packet for job interviews.
This announcement is available in alternate formats upon request. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability and need accommodation with the application process, please contact us for assistance.
