Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132564
Job Level P1 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) Web Developer SOMC
Campus School of Medicine Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division School of Medicine Columbia
Department SOMC Development and Advancement
State Pay Band 5
Approved Starting Salary $45,133
Advertised Salary Range 45,133-67,699
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule
Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Other Professional
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Under limited supervision, the Web Developer is responsible for planning, designing, implementing, evaluating, and maintaining the web site and web-based applications for the School of Medicine Columbia ( SOMC ). Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 1 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree and 3 years experience in web management, design and content development. Experience with other web-related technologies and knowledge areas such as content management systems, Google Analytics, SEO , Adobe Creative Suite, Formstack, AP Style, etc.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Expertise in managing complex content management systems. Understanding of best practices in web design, content architecture, and user experience. Expertise in web page/site formatting, strong organization and process management skills, excellent writing, proof reading, and editing skills. Understanding of working with brand standards. Expertise in incorporating and enhancing visual web page elements (photos, videos, etc.). Ability to distill complex information into user-friendly content. General knowledge of Google analytics and SEO . Critical thinking, attention to detail, flexibility, accountability, ability to respond quickly to emergent requests or issues also required. Expert communication skills and ability to work with users with varying levels of technical expertise. Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Leads the management, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of the School of Medicine Columbia’s ( SOMC ) website. Develops expert knowledge of and operating the university’s content management system ( CMS ), Omni CMS . Ensures the site is 100% operational and up to date with current information and compelling content and visuals. Ensures compliance with ADA guidelines and regulations and performs continuous maintenance.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 35
Job Duty
Manages website content requests and updates from across SOMC . Builds and launches new, user-friendly web pages and sections. Posts news stories. Writes, edits, and formats web copy for grammar, style and accuracy. Optimizes user experience and site SEO . Measures and evaluates website usage using Google analytics Site improve and other analytics
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
Job Duty
Manages the development and integration of web-compatible software solutions such as Formstack, 25-Live calendar scheduling, and more to serve SOMC and departmental web needs.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty
Collaborates on all SOMC’s digital display network of various monitors and channels.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Assists in the development and distribution of e-communications for SOMC , as needed.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Job Duty
Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Job Open Date 06/27/2024
Job Close Date 08/10/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by August 10, 2024.
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/170634
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Higher Education
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