Job Summary:

The Web Developer is responsible for supporting University Advancement web sites, online event registration pages, and online giving forms by designing, building, maintaining and coordinating all aspects of online content and programs. This role also supports University Advancement email marketing and communication efforts through the creation of templates and tools.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Produces designs and copy layouts for online content, including University Advancement websites, event registration pages, and giving pages
2. Designs and documents processes to implement web-based projects, including communicating with vendors, making recommendations for improvements, and identifying and resolving technical issues.
3. Provides technical implementation and administration of University Advancement websites, including sites built with Blackbaud Internet Solutions, WordPress or Modern Campus CMS; continually works to offer a dynamic experience using current technologies.
4. Designs and implements email marketing and communication efforts to support University Advancement departments while maintaining University visual and brand standards; Supports TCU constituent electronic communications by creating responsive email templates, verifying email content displays accurately across email clients used by TCU constituents, ensuring appropriate constituent group is assigned to receive emails, and evaluating email effectiveness through click-through analysis.
5. Evaluates event/program participation by employing available tools, such as Google Analytics, to track and analyze web traffic to identify trends; coordinates with colleagues to establish web site needs and requirements and suggest recommendations for improvements.
6. Provides technical and content support for new and existing websites.
7. Assists other developers with coding and troubleshooting.
8. Helps monitor and remediate quality control, page performance, and web accessibility issues
9. Consults and assists end users in the use of web content tools.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Graphic Design, E-Business (Management system) or related field of study or equivalent experience.
• 2 years’ experience in web / graphic design and development.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• None

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• None

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of web-based programming languages, tools and technologies used by the department such as FTP, HTML, ASP, JavaScript, or others.
• Knowledge of basic operations within Adobe products such as PDF, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with content management systems.
• Knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with Google Analytics.
• Knowledge of survey tools such as Qualtrics.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Skill in some or all components of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows navigation skills to perform job.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to review and make recommendations to improve and streamline processes.
• Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to organize complex projects; knowledge to troubleshoot software processes and data related issues.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
• This is an on-campus, in-person position.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.