Web Developer

Description

Mount Holyoke College Library, Information, and Technology Services (LITS) and the Office of the Dean of Faculty seeks an innovative developer and good communicator to help us overhaul and maintain our academic-oriented department websites.

This is a full-time, four year funded position dual-reporting to the Head of Web Development and Application Integration and the Office of the Dean of Faculty. Through a partnership between LITS and the Office of the Dean of Faculty, this position will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing and supporting new academic websites using our Drupal CMS. The ideal candidate will bring together a balance of front-end web development skills and back-end Drupal development experience. This candidate will work primarily as part of the LITS Web Development group as an integrated team member with two other web development professionals. After the initial rollout, this position will be responsible for assisting in developing and deploying support and training materials, including both online and classroom based training.

Responsibilities include: creating and styling of Drupal content types, theme development and maintenance, and assisting with the implementation and testing of new Drupal functionality. Communication with stakeholders and campus community members will feature prominently, both in the gathering and vetting of requirements, and long-term training and support efforts.

Technical requirements include: experience with Drupal content types and themes, front-end programming with HTML, CSS, javascript libraries and familiarity with responsive design methodologies. Ability to read PHP and troubleshoot common web development issues. Experience working with multiple developers with a central code repository, preferably within a Drupal 7 environment. Demonstrated understanding of web standards, including accessibility best practices.

You can find more information and apply online at: http://jobsearch.mtholyoke.edu.  Mount Holyoke is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to fostering multicultural diversity in its staff, faculty, and students. Women and people of color are especially encouraged to apply.