The Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies (GSCS) connects Rice
University to Houston and the world, offering exemplary educational
opportunities for career changers, gamechangers, lifelong learners, and everyone
in between. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of digital innovation and
delivering exceptional solutions to our programs. With a collaborative and
supportive work environment, we offer opportunities for growth, skill
development, and meaningful contributions. As a Web Developer, you'll play a key
role in shaping the future of our digital projects and driving our school's
success.
In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining
cutting-edge web applications that meet the need of our programs and exceed
their expectations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver
high-quality, scalable, and user-friendly solutions that drive business growth
and success. This position may perform special projects upon request and, on
occasion, provide guidance to others at the school.
We celebrate diversity of all kinds, and we are committed to nurturing an
inclusive environment. We seek to hire, develop, and retain talented people from
all backgrounds. We are part of a private university, but our team comes from
various backgrounds and includes people who attended universities and community
colleges, as well as people who did not graduate from college.
The ideal candidate will be a talented and experienced web developer who is
highly motivated, skilled, and can create and maintain websites. The individual
will help design, build, and implement new, highly-quality, high-performance
web-based applications and tools that leverage available technology
infrastructure.
This position is fully remote, permitting all tasks to be completed from any
location within the United States. Working hours will remain central standard
time. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change. U.S. work
authorization is required.
Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested applicants must attach a
cover letter and a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application
in a PDF format. Please note that the applicant tracking system does not convert
attachments in Word format successfully.
The minimum annual hiring range is $73,326, contingent upon qualifications and
experience.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree
Two (2) years of related professional experience in web development
Skills:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to develop web content management systems
Demonstrated ability to develop complex websites and web applications using
open-source tools, languages, libraries, and current standards-compliant code
Knowledge of web content development and cloud services
Expert level knowledge of front-end development languages and ability to hand
code HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Solid understanding of web standards and usability methods
Expert knowledge of content management systems, such as Drupal, including the
ability to perform standard installation and configuration
Demonstrated ability to write, compile, test, debug, and deploy software
Knowledge of web analytics tools and related analyses
Ability to design and manage relational databases
Ability to design and implement web services
Ability to interact positively with and build consensus among a diverse group
of colleagues, clients, and senior leadership
Preferences:
Four (4) years of demonstrated experience in both front and back-end web
development
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to develop web content management systems
Demonstrated ability to develop complex websites and web applications using
open-source tools, languages, libraries, and current standards-compliant
code
Knowledge of web content development and cloud services
Expert level knowledge of front-end development languages and ability to hand
code HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Solid understanding of web standards and usability methods
Expert knowledge of content management systems, such as Drupal, including the
ability to perform standard installation and configuration
Demonstrated ability to write, compile, test, debug, and deploy software
Knowledge of web analytics tools and related analyses
Ability to design and manage relational databases
Ability to design and implement web services
Ability to interact positively with and build consensus among a diverse group
of colleagues, clients, and senior leadership
Proficiency with command line tools, such as Terminal Proficiency in Adobe
Creative Suite
Knowledge of CSS and/or JavaScript
Experience developing and managing content within an LMS such as Canvas.
Proficiency with GitHub, Snowflake, and Google Apps
Essential Functions:
Design, develop, and maintain Glasscock School websites
Implements and maintains content management systems
Evaluates third-party modules for functionality, accessibility, security, and
maintainability
Performs selected website administration duties for existing clients
Ensures web server and site technical performance
Creates web pages and tools for Rice websites using core technologies
Creates and / or modifies clean, well-structured, search engine
optimization-friendly, documented code
Provides technical expertise in front- and back-end web development
Supports web infrastructure by providing end-user support, applications
maintenance, product evaluation, back-end development, and internal
management tools
Interprets website design and layout visually in a creative, contemporary
style and fully integrated manner
Ensures high quality and consistent look and feel across multiple devices and
browsers
Optimizes the display of original online content, and collaborates with
content manager to produce animated gifs, static buttons, and email and
landing pages
Works with site architects to develop and document functional specifications
based on requirements gathered from stakeholders
Supports the implementation of life cycle
Helps develop and deploy upgrade / migration plans for existing content
management system as needed
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Ability to work effectively with multiple internal and external customers.
Collaborates with client/department manager to standardize and systemize
routine reports, dashboards, and metrics.
May test prototype software and participate in the approval and release
process for new software.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
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welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers
qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin,
genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides
reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an
applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or
hiring process, please get in touch with Rice University’s Human Resources
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