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Harcum College, a progressive, independent, associate degree granting college in Bryn Mawr, PA, has an immediate opening for a Web Developer to the Marketing and Communications Department.

Under the direction of and reporting to the Executive Director Marketing and Communications, the Web Developer is responsible for developing and maintaining the technical and functional design, development, integration, maintenance, and optimization of existing and future websites, applications, systems, forms, and e-communications. This role requires a combination of programming skills, an understanding of user experience, emerging technologies and industry trends, and the ability to apply them accordingly.

Responsibilities:

1. Creates and maintains websites, applications, and systems through all aspects of the development life cycle. This includes concepting, prototype design, navigation, general functionality, quality assurance, final execution, and ongoing maintenance.
2. Writes well-designed, testable, and efficient code by using best software development practices.
3. Optimizes websites for maximum speed and scalability, ensuring website functionality and stability.
4. Develops and implements web solutions to meet marketing needs such as landing pages, forms and applications, registrations, and integrating social media networking.
5. Performs efficient website development and refinement using content management systems.
6. Provides ongoing website maintenance and conducts website testing and debugging to ensure high-quality performance and technical health.
7. Identifies, develops, and integrates the latest web technologies into overall online presence including: online video and audio, social networking/media, blogs, RSS feeds, podcasts, email, customer outreach/engagement, and consumer-generated media.
8. Supports the creation and maintenance of email templates, supports the testing of email marketing messages, and troubleshoots issues relating to both email templates and email distribution.
9. Implements campaign measurements and makes changes/optimizations to the website based on analytics and analysis.
10. Collaborates with other members of the marketing team and vendor-partners to uncover and leverage new and emerging online trends, and communications opportunities.
11. Prioritizes multiple tasks, creates schedules, and meets deadlines.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Interest in and understanding the importance of new software, tools, web technologies, web applications, social networks, blogs, and new media.
2. Ability to think conceptually and visualize/follow concepts through development.
3. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
4. Bachelor's degree in web development, computer science, information technology, or a related field.
5. Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
6. Experience with front-end development web programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and with front-end frameworks/libraries.
7. Experience with back-end languages and frameworks, content management systems (CMS).
8. Knowledge of SEO principles, web analytics and tracking tools, in particular Google Analytics.
9. Understanding and experience with web accessibility standards, databases, and web security principles.

ABOUT HARCUM COLLEGE

Harcum College is a private independent, coeducational, fully accredited, residential college. The College offers associate degrees in allied health sciences, business and professional studies, and social sciences, as well as certificates and a variety of continuing studies programs.

Founded in 1915, it was the first college in Pennsylvania chartered to offer the associate degree. Today Harcum has career-informed degree programs on its Bryn Mawr Campus, located about 20 minutes west of Philadelphia, programs online and at Partnership Sites throughout the region, serving approximately 1,000 students.

Harcum provides quality instruction from faculty, close student-faculty collaboration, small class sizes, and individualized support services all designed for student success.

COMPENSATION

Harcum College offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverages, retirement programs, and tuition support. The salary will be commensurate with experience.

Harcum College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.