Junior WordPress Developer

Junior WordPress DeveloperJob SummaryThe University of Utah Marketing and Communications Digital team islooking for Junior WordPress Developers to help improve ouruniversity client satisfaction and website support through ahands-on WordPress role. This role would troubleshoot bug and sitesupport requests from clients and team members. In general, thisperson should have a strong understanding of editing sites withinthe WordPress Admin, finding and fixing bugs, theme conflicts andminor customization. This role will be responsible for supportingour university clients, handing off the more complex tasks to ourteam of project managers, designers, and developers.ResponsibilitiesWeb Development Support (Content Management, Design &Development)• Crafting & refining websites from client content and designmockups within WordPress and our Page Builder.• Providing WordPress web development support via Asana tasks,email, and Microsoft Teams chats.• Troubleshoot and resolve WordPress website bugs/fix tasks.• Proactively reviewing support tasks and identifyingissues/concerns which may have not been resolved efficiently andstepping in to find a solution more quickly.• Proactively identifying, recommending, and implementingopportunities to improve web support processes.• Foster a supportive and encouraging atmosphere with campuspartners.• Making copy changes to university websites.• Updating minor design and layouts within WordPress and our PageBuilder.• Collaborate closely with our design & development team toimplement best practices and brand guidelines.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in related area or equivalency (one year ofeducation can be substituted for two years of related workexperience). 2 years of experience in web software development orrelated area.Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform theessential functions of the job as outlined in the positiondescription.PreferencesRole Requirements• Experience in building or working with WordPress sites.• Experience with Responsive Design.• Excellent written and communication skills, and the ability torespond quickly to clients and team members.• Ability to take technical lingo and make it understandable toclients.• Ability to handle fast moving tickets within tight timelinesand one-off requests involving multiple partners.• Able to be a self-starter who loves taking initiative andseeing things through to completion.• A positive and friendly attitude with a willingness to learnour tools and processes.• A very basic understanding of web language structure (HTML,CSS, JS).Preference• Experience working with WordPress themes and plugins.• Design Experience in Adobe/Figma.• Some Copywriting and SEO Knowledge.• Familiar with Web Accessibility and how to make sites moreaccessible.• Experience with optimizing image and other types of files forthe web.• Knowledge of editing HTM, CSS, JS, and PHP.Special InstructionsRequisition Number: PRN39728BFull Time or Part Time? Full TimeWork Schedule Summary: 9am-5pm MSTDepartment: 00339 - Marketing & CommunicationsLocation: CampusPay Rate Range: 65,000 -75,000Close Date: 10/1/2024Open Until Filled: NoTo apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/170484jeid-6077c1e339eb784988171f9cbd80de79