Web Developer

Description

ROLE PURPOSE:
The Web Developer serves a critical role to Jones Knowledge and Jones International University. It involves working with Jones Knowledge staff, including a web development team of 5-10 people, internal marketing staff and instructional designers to develop, maintain and improve the high quality of Jones Knowledge courses.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Employees HTML, PHP, Flash and Javascript to construct online courses.
2. Works with instructional designers throughout the course development process and provides feedback on quality and usability.
3. Works with multimedia developers to incorporate media elements into courses.
4. Performs and coordinates the quality assurance process to ensure courses are error free and finished on schedule.
5. Revises courses by updating content as needed and notifying instructional designers and media developers of required course materials.
6. Ensures hyperlink integrity by running WebQA reports each term and updating links as needed.
7. Maintains course documentation to ensure course quality and consistency.
8. Stays apprised of new technologies to optimize course quality and interaction.

Operational Competency Statements:
1. Code Web pages using an html editor; JavaScript, PHP and HTML programming
2. Work with the course web development team to optimize efficiency and course quality.
3. Implement course revisions and perform quality control checks.
4. Manage the quality control process from beginning to end.

OTHER FUNCTIONS: Assumes additional duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• HTMT editor, i.e., Dreamweaver
• Flash Daily
Daily
• Graphics Editor, i.e., Photoshop, Fireworks, Photoshop as needed
• MS Office
• Version control software, i.e., VSS, Subversion Daily
Daily

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelors degree preferred
• Experience Required:
o HTML/XHTML
o PHP
o Flash
o XML
o CSS
o MySQL
• Desired Experience
o Experience building online courses
o Experience optimizing online content to make it accessible and Section 508 compliant
o Use of phpMyAdmin for MySQL data analysis/manipulation
o Familiarity with SCORM

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
• Office Environment
• Academic Environment
• Regular and consistent attendance required

CORE COMPETENCY STATEMENTS:
1. Customer Focus -- Able to communicate courteously and proactively; able to learn customer's short- and long- term needs, see issues from customer's position, and recommend products/ services; able to promote customer focus in associates and develop partnerships with customers.
2. Relationship Management -- Able to build rapport and trust; able to maintain networks of contacts and professional relationships with associates/customers/suppliers; able to use industry contacts to identify opportunities; able to act with integrity and professionalism.
3. Listening, Understanding & Responding -- Able to use active listening skills or attend to non-verbal cues to better understand other's perspectives, behaviors, or motivations; able to empathize with others' needs and respond sensitively; able to use good judgment when responding, and respond to objectives successfully
4. Influence and Persuasion -- Able to sequence ideas persuasively, and use examples, support materials, and demonstrations; able to clarify complex information or adapt presentation to meet audience needs, able to develop influence strategies that affect multiple stakeholders.
5. Personal Motivation -- Able to display a positive attitude while meeting or exceeding standard; able to set high goals and perform to high standards; able to take calculated risks, redesign work systems, and/or dedicate personal resources/time to improving performance.
6. Action Orientation -- Able to persist and finish projects despite obstacles, or redirect when necessary; able to follow instructions, or take action and address opportunities with little supervision; able to take extra steps to prevent mistakes or create opportunities.
7. Professionalism-Able to conduct themselves in a professional manner both on the phone and in dealing with people directly; able to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information; strives to build a sense of trust and reliability with members of the department.

Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.