Student Assistant - Web Developer

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

2d•$14•Onsite

About The Position

The UF Innovation Academy (IA) is looking for an interested graduate or undergraduate student who would like to assist in oversight of the IA web site. General responsibilities and skills a candidate must have include but are not limited to: Introduce and add innovative features and functionality to the department website. Have a strong understanding of User Interface, Cross Browser compatibility, general web functions and standards. The position requires constant communications with colleagues. Expertise in planning and delivering software platforms used across multiple products and organizational units. Deep expertise and hands on experience in Web Applications, and writing and editing in programming languages such JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements and opportunities. Create new pages and edit existing pages; edit and customize the site’s theme files; add new menus, groups, and posts within WordPress Multisite, IA’s current website platform Develop forms and registration systems for IA events using Word Press, Qualtrics, etc. Offer support to the IA team for major events, some of which may take place after 5pm. These include but are not limited to: Launch, Summit, or Catalyst. Keep code and page bases clean, consistent, and standard. Participate in staff interviews. Invest time in cross training other members of the IA team on web content management. Basic knowledge of website, server, and application security. Create preventative measures to mitigate server failure, hacking attempts, and site crashes. Collaborate with MarCom team to compile data for IA website, IA YouTube channel, IA social media channels, and IA newsletter into a monthly MarCom Analytics report using Google’s Looker Studio Provide front desk and phone coverage as needed to assist the Administrative Assistant and IA Ambassadors.

Requirements

This position is open to all non-IA Minor students who are eligible to work on campus, be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS), and maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
Registered students are employed on a part-time basis
Work schedule that allows for an office presence 4 - 5 days a week for 10 - 15 hours per week between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Able to commit at least two-three consecutive semesters to the position
Experience with WordPress
Experience with JavaScript, HTML and CSS
Experience in web management and administration
Ability to read, write and communicate professionally
Ability to work flexibly and efficiently in a multidisciplinary environment
Must be in good academic and conduct standing with the University of Florida

Nice To Haves

Computer Science background
Ability, creativity, and initiative to suggest and develop new ways in which web technologies could improve the performance and capabilities of the Innovation Academy
Ability to be patient with the needs of a growing office and student needs
Ability to offer strong customer service to students, families, and prospective students who come into the office or call the office
Takes initiative, learns proactively, and adapts quickly to new situations
Experience with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques

Responsibilities

Introduce and add innovative features and functionality to the department website.
Have a strong understanding of User Interface, Cross Browser compatibility, general web functions and standards.
Constant communications with colleagues.
Expertise in planning and delivering software platforms used across multiple products and organizational units.
Deep expertise and hands on experience in Web Applications, and writing and editing in programming languages such JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements and opportunities.
Create new pages and edit existing pages; edit and customize the site’s theme files; add new menus, groups, and posts within WordPress Multisite, IA’s current website platform
Develop forms and registration systems for IA events using Word Press, Qualtrics, etc.
Offer support to the IA team for major events, some of which may take place after 5pm. These include but are not limited to: Launch, Summit, or Catalyst.
Keep code and page bases clean, consistent, and standard.
Participate in staff interviews.
Invest time in cross training other members of the IA team on web content management.
Basic knowledge of website, server, and application security.
Create preventative measures to mitigate server failure, hacking attempts, and site crashes.
Collaborate with MarCom team to compile data for IA website, IA YouTube channel, IA social media channels, and IA newsletter into a monthly MarCom Analytics report using Google’s Looker Studio
Provide front desk and phone coverage as needed to assist the Administrative Assistant and IA Ambassadors.