Web Developer (0078574)

University of Hawaii•Honolulu, HI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as the lead web developer for the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) campus executive leadership. The primary responsibility is to manage the digital platforms that communicate central campus initiatives and maintain the university's brand. The position requires a blend of technical expertise, content creation, and collaborative support to ensure a unified and effective online presence across various departments and programs. The lead developer will oversee the development and technical aspects of UHM's Tier 1 digital ecosystem, including the main campus webpage and key administrative sites. This involves integrating technical skills, content strategy, data analysis, and inter-campus collaboration to ensure consistent application of visual identity and brand guidelines across all digital platforms. The role also involves strategic leadership for Tier 1 platforms, including drafting, editing, and curating digital content to translate complex institutional messages into engaging, accessible, and brand-aligned material. Additionally, the developer will provide high-level guidance to unit and college web leads on frameworks and technical standards, ensuring campus-wide consistency while enabling individual units to manage their own site maintenance. Continuous evaluation of emerging web technologies, industry standards (SEO, UX, WCAG), and government regulations is expected to recommend and implement improvements for the campus's digital presence. The position requires monitoring and analyzing website traffic, user behavior, and engagement metrics to inform content strategy, optimize user experience, and drive continuous improvement. The developer will lead the design and implementation of new websites and digital assets for strategic initiatives, academic programs, and special events. Project management skills are essential for developing and managing multiple concurrent digital content projects, prioritizing tasks, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes. Ongoing training, consultation, and best-practice guidance will be provided to units and administrative teams to maintain a cohesive and high-standard digital presence across the Manoa campus. The role requires adherence to and implementation of directives and guidance from University of Hawaii System Information Technology Services regarding best practices, system reliability, security, and operational efficiency. Supervision and mentorship of IT staff to ensure understanding and adherence to administrative directives and industry best practices are also key responsibilities. The position may involve representing the Manoa campus at university events, cross-departmental initiatives, and professional conferences, potentially requiring travel or work outside standard hours. Other duties as assigned are also part of the role.

Requirements

Possession of a pertinent baccalaureate educational degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, Software Engineering, Graphic Design, or Communications and five (5) years of progressively responsible professional information technology experience with responsibilities for website design, accessibility compliance, and/or analytics reporting, of which two (2) years of the experience must have been comparable in scope and complexity to the next lower pay band in the University of Hawai'i broadband system; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
Considerable working knowledge of website design and development as demonstrated by the broad knowledge and understanding of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving information technology concepts, principles and methodologies.
Considerable working knowledge and understanding of the broad technology, systems, hardware and software associated with website design, development and performance management, accessibility compliance, and analytics reporting.
Demonstrated ability to recognize a wide range of intricate problems, use reasoning and logic to determine accurate causes, and apply principles and practices to determine, evaluate, integrate, and implement practical and thorough solutions in an effective and timely manner.
Proven ability to comprehend, interpret and implement administrative directives and guidance to ensure IT operations align with organizational standards and industry best practices.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
Strong understanding of IT service management, cybersecurity principles, risk management, and compliance requirements. Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining IT best practices, standards, and governance.
Demonstrated proficiency in creating visual mockups, wireframes, and prototypes using industry-standard tools such as Figma, Sketch, Penpot, or Lunacy.
Demonstrated proficiency in modern web development standards and languages, including HTML/CSS, PHP, JavaScript, or comparable technologies.
Knowledge of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design principles.
Knowledge of coding practices for developing web-based applications and websites, including prototyping, iterative development, and systems development methodologies.
Demonstrated proficiency with web content management systems such as WordPress, Drupal, Cascade, or similar platforms.
Knowledge of usability principles and ADA accessibility requirements for web-based applications and websites.
Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools such as Asana, Slack, Jira, or comparable systems.
Ability to travel on- and off-island for university events, departmental collaboration, conferences, presentations, and/or training.
Ability to work outside of scheduled business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in website design and development within a higher education environment.
Advanced proficiency with web content management systems, particularly Cascade CMS (Hannon Hill).
Knowledge of social media platforms, best practices, and strategies for integrating social media into web design and digital communications.
Working knowledge of modern front-end frameworks and libraries, such as Bootstrap, React, and/or jQuery.
Familiarity with Structured Query Language (SQL) for data retrieval and management.
Experience using source control systems, including GitHub, for versioning and collaborative development.
Knowledge of UH Manoa's programs and organizational units and how they operate within the broader structure of a large public research university.

Responsibilities

Serves as the lead web developer for the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) campus executive leadership, responsible for the digital platforms that communicate central campus initiatives and uphold the university's brand.
Leads the development and technical oversight of UH Manoa's Tier 1 digital ecosystem, including the flagship campus web page and high-level administrative sites.
Serves as the lead strategist for Tier 1 platforms, including drafting, editing, and curating digital copy that transforms complex institutional messaging into engaging, accessible, and brand-aligned content.
Delivers high-level guidance to the unit and college web leads on frameworks and technical standards, ensuring campus-wide alignment while allowing the individual units to manage their own site maintenance.
Continuously evaluates emerging web technologies, industry standards (SEO, UX, WCAG), government regulations, and other regulatory requirements to recommend and implement improvements that strengthen the campus's digital presence.
Monitors and analyzes website traffic, user behavior, and engagement metrics using data-driven insights to inform content strategy, optimizes the user experience, and drives continuous improvement.
Leads the design and implementation of new websites and digital assets for strategic initiatives, academic programs, and special events.
Develops and manages multiple concurrent digital content projects, prioritizing tasks, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring timely, high-quality results.
Provides ongoing training, consultation, and best-practice guidance to units and administrative teams, helping maintain a cohesive and high-standard digital presence across the Manoa campus.
Follows and implements directives and guidance related to best practices from University of Hawaii System Information Technology Services.
Ensures the consistent adoption, implementation, and enforcement of recommendations issued through University of Hawaii System Information Technology Service.
Keeps abreast of recommendations issued through University of Hawaii System Information Technology Service, and takes timely action as needed.
Continuously monitors and leads initiatives to enhance system reliability, security, and operational efficiency.
Supervise and mentor IT staff to assure that administrative directives and industry best practices are understood and followed.
Represents the Manoa campus at university events, cross departmental initiatives, and professional conferences; participates in activities that support campus engagement and collaboration, which may require travel or work outside standard hours.
Other duties as assigned.