Salary/Position Classification

• $55,000+ dependent on experience, annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

Purpose of Position

This role supports UND’s Web Development team in building and maintaining content management systems and database-driven web applications. The focus is on front-end development, user experience, accessibility, and performance optimization across UND’s digital platforms.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Web Development (45%): Code, maintain, and enhance UND’s web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git, and frameworks like Node.js and Gulp.
• UI/UX & Framework Design (20%): Design accessible, user-friendly interfaces aligned with UND branding and SEO best practices.
• CMS Development (20%): Support and enhance CMS platforms (e.g., Omni CMS, WordPress), including custom features and user support.
• Technology Research (10%): Explore and implement new tools, frameworks, and AI technologies to improve workflows.
• Other Duties (5%): Participate in meetings, maintain documentation, and uphold compliance standards (FERPA, HIPAA, PCI).

Required Competencies

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, CMS platforms, and generative AI tools
• Ability to use mockup concepts and transform them into fully functional websites and applications.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree plus 1 years of directly related experience OR an associate’s degree plus 3 years of directly related experience or equivalent (6 years) related work experience relevant student and internship employment may be considered in addition to full time experience.
• 2 years experience in web development.
• Experience with best practices for web design and understanding of semantic HTML code, user-centered design, usability, and accessibility (W3C and 508).
• Experience creating and maintaining documentation.
• Experience and proficiency with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript web design languages.
• Experience with content management system (CMS) platforms such as Omni CMS, WordPress, or Drupal.
• Experience leveraging generative AI technologies (e.g., Github, Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar tools) to enhance development workflows, improve code quality, automate documentation, or support UI/UX design.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in higher education or secure environments (HIPAA, FERPA, PCI)
• Skills in Java, PHP, XML, jQuery, Ajax, XSL
• Familiarity with analytics tools, responsive design, and version control systems