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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.\nIn 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.\nWe 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.\nThe 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.\nThis 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.\nSpecial 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.\nThe minimum annual hiring range is $73,326, contingent upon qualifications and experience.\nMinimum Requirements:\nBachelor’s degree\nTwo (2) years of related professional experience in web development\nSkills:\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills\nDemonstrated ability to develop web content management systems\nDemonstrated ability to develop complex websites and web applications using open-source tools, languages, libraries, and current standards-compliant code\nKnowledge of web content development and cloud services\nExpert level knowledge of front-end development languages and ability to hand code HTML, CSS, and JavaScript\nSolid understanding of web standards and usability methods\nExpert knowledge of content management systems, such as Drupal, including the ability to perform standard installation and configuration\nDemonstrated ability to write, compile, test, debug, and deploy software\nKnowledge of web analytics tools and related analyses\nAbility to design and manage relational databases\nAbility to design and implement web services\nAbility to interact positively with and build consensus among a diverse group of colleagues, clients, and senior leadership\nPreferences:\nFour (4) years of demonstrated experience in both front and back-end web development \nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills \nDemonstrated ability to develop web content management systems \nDemonstrated ability to develop complex websites and web applications using open-source tools, languages, libraries, and current standards-compliant code \nKnowledge of web content development and cloud services \nExpert level knowledge of front-end development languages and ability to hand code HTML, CSS, and JavaScript \nSolid understanding of web standards and usability methods \nExpert knowledge of content management systems, such as Drupal, including the ability to perform standard installation and configuration \nDemonstrated ability to write, compile, test, debug, and deploy software \nKnowledge of web analytics tools and related analyses \nAbility to design and manage relational databases \nAbility to design and implement web services \nAbility to interact positively with and build consensus among a diverse group of colleagues, clients, and senior leadership \nProficiency with command line tools, such as Terminal Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite\nKnowledge of CSS and/or JavaScript\nExperience developing and managing content within an LMS such as Canvas.\nProficiency with GitHub, Snowflake, and Google Apps\nEssential Functions:\nDesign, develop, and maintain Glasscock School websites\nImplements and maintains content management systems \nEvaluates third-party modules for functionality, accessibility, security, and maintainability \nPerforms selected website administration duties for existing clients \nEnsures web server and site technical performance \nCreates web pages and tools for Rice websites using core technologies \nCreates and / or modifies clean, well-structured, search engine optimization-friendly, documented code \nProvides technical expertise in front- and back-end web development \nSupports web infrastructure by providing end-user support, applications maintenance, product evaluation, back-end development, and internal management tools \nInterprets website design and layout visually in a creative, contemporary style and fully integrated manner \nEnsures high quality and consistent look and feel across multiple devices and browsers \nOptimizes the display of original online content, and collaborates with content manager to produce animated gifs, static buttons, and email and landing pages \nWorks with site architects to develop and document functional specifications based on requirements gathered from stakeholders \nSupports the implementation of life cycle \nHelps develop and deploy upgrade / migration plans for existing content management system as needed \nPerforms all other duties as assigned.\nAbility to work effectively with multiple internal and external customers. \nCollaborates with client/department manager to standardize and systemize routine reports, dashboards, and metrics.\nMay test prototype software and participate in the approval and release process for new software.\nPerforms all other duties as assigned.\nRice University HR | Benefits:https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits\nRice Mission and Values:Mission and Values | Rice University\nRice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and 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 Office via email at  for support.\nIf you have any additional questions, please email us at . 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