POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Web Programmer/Analyst - Web Strategy and Development
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 5146
GRADE 32
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Director Web Strategy and Development
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Web Programmer/Analyst – Web Strategy and Development creates, maintains, and documents web-related applications for both the public-facing missouristate.edu domain and internal user groups such as administrative and academic departments. These systems serve the administrative and academic departments of the University. This candidate will participate in the systems design process, and accept assigned responsibility for projects, which may include maintenance, major modifications, or development of new systems.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of college courses that are equivalent to an associate degree is required. A bachelor's degree and an emphasis in computer-related courses is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: Programming experience HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, .NET or other web tools is preferred. Experience in content management systems is preferred. Experience with SQL is preferred. Experience in programming computer applications in a team-oriented environment is preferred. Work experience in higher education is preferred.
Skills: Proficiency in coding web-related applications is required. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. The ability to maintain confidentiality regarding information processed, stored, or accessed by the systems is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Effort: Extended periods of time working at a computer workstation are required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Supports the design, development, testing, and maintenance of the University’s
websites and web applications.
2. Participates with the web strategy and development director and technical team
members in the evaluation and recommendation of software and hardware used in various
aspects of web application development.
3. Works with the web strategy and development team and other administrative and academic units to ensure optimal web accessibility, search engine optimization (SEO), website analytics and other web best practices.
4. Effectively resolves web-related programming problems by conducting thorough analyses of problems and employing appropriate debugging techniques and aids to resolve the problems.
5. Contributes to the overall success of the web strategy and development office by
answering questions, providing technical assistance, offering training and creating
and maintaining documentation of relevant processes.
6. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and
development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
7. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing, and maintaining professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the director of web strategy and development.
8. Contributes to the overall success of the Web Strategy and Development division by performing all other essential duties as assigned by the Director of Web Strategy and Development and the VP of Web Strategy and Development.
SUPERVISION
The Web Programmer/Analyst – Web Strategy and Development is supervised by the Director of Web Strategy and Development. The Web Programmer/Analyst – Web Strategy and Development does not supervise other full-time staff but may supervise student workers.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
APRIL 2022
