MN Sea Grant Web Developer

Minnesota Sea Grant (MNSG) is seeking a Web Developer and Analytic Specialist responsible for designing, coding, and maintaining MNSG's primary website and multiple project-specific and grant-funded websites and web applications. The Web Developer will handle data streams through programming languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

MNSG's program website is the primary means by which MNSG delivers science, research, extension, communications, and outreach content to the public and the program's target audiences. As part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Sea Grant Program, MNSG is required to produce and maintain publicly accessible program materials, which the program achieves through its program website, project websites, and web applications.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, build, and maintain MNSG program and project-specific (grant-funded) websites.
• Ensure MNSG digital assets are secured and meet design and accessibility benchmarks and NOAA-Sea Grant and UMN/UMD brand standards as applicable.
• Under guidance from the MNSG Communications Director, implement the design, development, maintenance, and support of MNSG's primary program Drupal website and other project-specific (internally funded and grant-funded) websites.
• Work with the MNSG Communications Director and other MNSG staff as assigned to develop accessible, informational, and typically grant-funded/grant-required project-specific websites and web applications.
• Develop new website pages and features on Drupal installation as needed using PHP. Ensure the website meets all accessibility requirements.
• Troubleshoot and repair website issues and serve as a liaison with internal teams as needed.
• Develop website display/formats/functionalities (e.g., full-width page images, content) to meet web service requests from program and grant-funded projects.
• Find and implement solutions for presenting scientific data to both scientific and non-scientific audiences effectively.
• Work with project teams to develop robust sitemaps (menu structure) and improve website content.
• Code websites and develop custom Wordpress templates using HTML / CSS / PHP / MySQL / JavaScript / JQuery. WordPress project-specific sites include:
  • Paddlesafetwinports.org
  • Hazmaton.org
  • Great Lakes Freshfishfinder.org
• Develop and maintain accessible and dynamic web applications using client-side and server-side technologies.
• Design user interfaces for web applications and respond to user feedback to improve user experiences
• Collaboratively codes, tests, troubleshoots, and updates web applications using modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., PHP, JavaScript, Vue.js) and CSS frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Bulma).
• Manages version control and collaborates on code development using GitHub.
  
  

***Please document qualifications on resume.***

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS plus at least two years of experience, or master's degree.
• Experience developing and maintaining multiple websites and web-based applications.
• Experience using PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, and MySQL for custom web development.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing website issues.
• Experience developing and maintaining Drupal and Wordpress websites.
• Ability to design user interfaces and actively improve user experiences based on feedback.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and effectively communicate with non-specialists.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of web design, accessibility standards, and compliance procedures.
• Experience with data visualization tools and creating dashboards and visualizations.
• Experience in implementing best practices for and enforcing compliance with accessibility and branding standards.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and effectively communicate with non-specialists.
• Experience working with modern web development practices and technologies.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

At the University of Minnesota, we are dedicated to changing lives through education, research, and outreach. Minnesota Sea Grant is a systemwide program of the University of Minnesota and one of 34 Sea Grant federal-university partnerships across the country that bring applied water science to communities. MNSG has staff and offices on the Duluth and St. Paul campuses. Our extension educators, researchers, and communicators work with community members, local decision-makers, policy leaders, and personnel from resource agencies, business, and industry to enhance the use and conservation of Great Lakes and Minnesota's inland water resources to create strong and sustainable economies, healthy environments, and resilient and inclusive communities.

Pay Range: $32,593.60 - $36,400.00; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).