Web Developer & Communications

Harvard University
Position Title: Web Developer & Communications
Req ID: 66718BR
School or Unit: Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Description: Position Description
The Arts & Humanities Administrative Services Group supports departments and centers in the Arts & Humanities Division. This position is responsible for providing applications/web development support, and training staff in various database applications and website maintenance and updating for departments and centers across the division.
Assists and advises departments and centers, and designs, develops, tests, debugs, and documents high-quality websites and applications, adhering to University policies, conventions, and best practices.
Trains staff in various database applications and website maintenance and updating for departments and centers across the division.
Advises units about best practices for use experience, site-flow, micro-interactions, accessibility, etc., conduct usability and user-experience testing and needs analysis.
Creates styling for WordPress and/or Drupal templates, maintaining visual style and Harvard branding guidelines.
Stays current on standards for web usability, coding, CSS, scripting languages, browser compatibility, and accessibility issues, with flexibility for learning new skills as needed.
In conjunction with the Director of Finance and Administration, handles requests for site changes using a wide variety of web technologies.
Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' post-secondary education or relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of information technology applications, processes, software and equipment
• Demonstrated team performance skills, service mindset approach, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor
• Sample submissions of past design work with application preferred. Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and an ability to adapt to the rapidly changing technologies inherent in web development. Ability to conceptualize and articulate ideas for new or enhanced designs and interactive capabilities, and to communicate and collaborate effectively with a team to carry them out.

Working Conditions

• Completion of Harvard IT Academy specified foundational courses (or external equivalent) preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Design or Computer Science, or equivalent work experience. 3+ years of web design/development expertise, including 2+ years of experience with WordPress and/or Drupal, and fluency with CSS3, SASS, and HTML5.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office setting

Additional Information
This is a hybrid position with 3-4 days on campus.
We regret that we will not be able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
All formal written offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.
Benefits
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• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

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Department Office Location: USA - MA - Cambridge
Job Code: I0756P Applications Professional II
Job Function: Information Technology
Work Format: Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
Sub Unit: Arts and Humanities
Salary Grade: 056
Department: Arts and Humanities Administrative Services (AHAS)
Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Time Status: Full-time
Pre-Employment Screening: Criminal, Identity
Commitment to Equity Diversity Inclusion and Belonging: Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
EOE Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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