Position Announcement
Library Web Developer
Clemson University Libraries seeks a Library Web Developer to establish and
direct the strategic long term goals, policies and procedures, overseen by the
unit head, for the university libraries website. This position will provide
administrative and technical management of all facets of the site, consisting of
a comprehensive range of associated web pages. The Web Developer will
interact with a wide variety of individuals to provide web development support
for the site as well as work closely with content creators to migrate and
organize their content in a meaningful way into the content management
system. Development and implementation of overall policies and procedures for
web site structure, format, usage, and accessibility will be included. The Web
Developer will also supervise web development staff.
Library Web Developer responsibilities include:
• Provides day to day oversight and management of web installations, including
content creation and addition/removal, performing updates, server and
database administration, managing controlled vocabularies for page content
classes and types, and scheduling backups. Manages the migration of content
from legacy web sites and systems into WordPress. Installs, tests, and
implements WordPress plugins and themes.
• Performs short and long-term strategic planning with unit head. Develops and
implements concepts, policies, and standards for top-level website within
overall goals and parameters established by senior management. Designs
consistent methodologies for development of internet resources.
• Performs web server administration tasks at a Unix/Linux shell command line,
translates business needs/wants into web system designs, work with others to
build integration interfaces between web applications and other university and
library systems.
• Supervises ongoing evaluation of website software. Creates and maintains
documentation on WordPress and related applications and programs. Trains unit
content managers in use of WordPress. Meets regularly with unit content
managers to communicate workflow updates.
• Develops web applications to streamline or improve online library services.
Evaluates, recommends, and administers website programming.
• Trains, assigns work, and supervises staff/student employees engaged in
related work. Monitors workflow and deadlines.
• Adheres to and complies with all university policies and procedures. Performs
other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related area, and experience. Related
experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-by-year
basis. Experience in the following: development with WordPress, especially in
a multi-site environment; development with PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS,
JavaScript; user interface design and cross-browser compatibility. Background
in UNIX/Linux server administration. Experience working in a team environment.
Excellent communication skills. Works very independently. Must be proactive
in seeking solutions and working with clients and constituents.
Preferred Qualifications in addition to the minimum qualifications:
Experience in development for the mobile web. Familiarity with XML and XSLT.
Experience with version control systems, especially Subversion; Web
development experience in a library environment; Previous supervisory
experience.
Application Process:
• Prepare a resume and cover letter outlining your knowledge, skills and
abilities.
• Use an internet browser to access the Clemson University Human Resources
website at http://www.clemson.edu/employment/prospective/findjobs.html
• Select the ‘External Applicant Job Board’ link.
• Scroll through the available positions and locate position ‘Library Web
Developer’ Job ID #12588.
• Click to open the application box, fill out the application completely and
attach cover letter and resume documents.
• This open position will close on Monday, July 22.
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Closing Statement:
Clemson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and
does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis
of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual
orientation, veteran status or genetic information.
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