Digital Solutions Developer

Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association promotes the welfare of and advances the objectives of the University of Wisconsin-Madison by encouraging the interest, engagement, and financial support of alumni, donors, and friends in the life of the University and with each other.

http://www.supportuw.org


Position Details

Digital Solutions Developer
Job
Full-time
Office/WFH
100% remote
10/27/2016
Southwest Wisconsin
Madison, WI

Are you passionate about developing great user experiences online and have special place in your heart for the University of Wisconsin?

The Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Association (WFAA)* is looking for an experienced web professional to develop digital solutions for our websites and other digital channels. Day-to-day, the person in this dynamic role will move between coding in PHP, HTML, CSS and JavaScript to working with business teams to develop compelling user experiences. The successful candidate for this role will have experience developing custom solutions for the WordPress platform (including themes, plugins and functions) and an instinctive understanding of how effective designs can be compelling, engaging and functional.

*The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is the “doing business as” name of the merged organization comprising the University of Wisconsin Foundation (www.supportuw.org) and the Wisconsin Alumni Association (www.uwalumni.com), whose legal corporate name is registered as the University of Wisconsin Foundation.

Digital Experience & Platform Management (40%)

  • In collaboration with the Managing Director - Digital Marketing, maintain an overall web strategy including design direction, content management, architecture and site standards.
  • Maintain and promote a high standard of design, usability and accessibility for web content.
  • Serve as a user experience evangelist and expert, consulting with project teams developing digital experiences.
  • Collaborate with IT and other colleagues to develop highly usable digital experiences on WFAA websites, web applications and other digital channels.
  • Conceptualize new and innovative ways to leverage existing and emerging technologies to advance WFAA’s goals.
  • Develop strategies to maximize site visibility and exposure through search engine optimization and content dissemination.
  • Monitor and analyze web analytics and traffic patterns to ensure that web content and web applications are effective in supporting institutional priorities.
  • In conjunction with IT system administrators, administer the back-end functionality of WordPress websites ensuring the platform, plugins and related technologies are leveraged effectively and properly maintained.

Web Development (40%)

  • Develop custom solutions for the WordPress platform including custom themes, plugins and functions.
  • Develop custom web applications required to deliver the best online experience for UW-Madison alumni and donors.
  • Develop and maintain a thorough understanding and practice of responsive and adaptive web design (RWD/AWD) techniques and security protocols. Employ these as part of Marketing and IT web project teams.
  • Collaborate with vendors to create and maintain technical solutions for WFAA websites.
  • Collaborate with other Digital Marketing team members to ensure web content is regularly audited for timeliness and accuracy.
  • Collaborate with IT’s application development group to design and deliver high quality web applications.

Digital Strategy (10%)

  • Collaborate with WFAA staff and campus colleagues to develop effective strategies for communication and marketing goals/conversion through the UWF and WAA’s websites.
  • Consult and collaborate with colleagues on best practices, technical implementations and business practices related to website management and architecture.
  • Research and advise on latest technologies. Pilot new technologies as appropriate.

Email Marketing (10%)

  • In conjunction with Creative and Digital Marketing colleagues, develop and build email templates used by WFAA and its campus partners.
  • Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the technical workings of HTML email including coding techniques and best practices to ensure consistent display of content in a wide range of email clients.
  • Contribute to the planning, design and development of targeted email campaigns for acquisition, retention and ongoing communications.
  • Advise WFAA and campus partners regarding best practices and consult on application of best practices to achieve greatest results in email efforts.
  • Bachelor’s degree required with emphasis or certifications in mass communications, journalism, information technology or related field.
  • Five or more years of experience managing content across multiple websites and technical development of front-end user interfaces.
  • Significant experience with UX design, web development and delivery of web content.
  • Familiarity with user experience tools and the role they play in designing effective digital experiences.
  • Experience with the higher education environment or other complex organizations.
  • Advanced computer skills, including experience with: Adobe Creative Suite; MS Office; developing standards-compliant HTML and CSS, JavaScript, PHP and MySQL; responsive web design techniques; WordPress content management system; web design and development tools; emerging Internet technologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop custom front-end and back-end web solutions, solid organizational skills, and competence in juggling multiple projects and firm deadlines.
  • Creative, team-oriented, and client focused.
  • Deadline and results oriented.
  • Adaptable to changing priorities.
  • Solid understanding of and passion for web-based technology.
  • Familiarity with security-oriented development methodologies.
  • Proven ability to work well with colleagues in creative and marketing roles and accept direction from supervisors.

This is a full time, exempt position reporting to the Managing Director, Digital Marketing. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefit program.



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