Special Instructions to Applicants
This position REQUIRES that a RESUME and COVER LETTER be submitted in addition to the UCLA Application.
Please have ALL FILES ready when applying. This is a contract position with projected duration from February 2025 to February 2027, depending on operational needs.
Department Summary
The UCLA Division of Graduate Education (DGE) oversees policies for graduate programs, excluding Dentistry, Law, and Medicine, and is comprised of the following units: Academic and Postdoctoral Services, Fellowships and Financial Services, Diversity, Inclusion and Admissions, and Graduate and Postdoctoral Support. These units handle recruitment, admissions, financial support, policies and procedures, and student well-being primarily, while other units manage internal operational needs, such as IT, Events, Communications, Human Resources/Budget Administration, and provide Institutional Research to campus and UC constituents. All units work together to support over 12,000 students across 130 academic programs and to promote successful progress in graduate education. This comprehensive approach ensures academic excellence, student diversity and prepares students to make significant contributions worldwide.
Position Summary
The Website/Wordpress & Slate Developer will support development efforts for the DGE’s websites. Under the supervision of the DGE’s Director of Information Technology, the applications programmer will play a lead role in the development and implementation of the DGE’s website redesign, utilizing WordPress themes and the Gutenberg block editor. Additionally, this position will support the development of the DGE’s Graduate Admissions application, with the Technolutions Slate platform. Candidates without prior experience with the Technolutions Slate system are encouraged to apply; training will be provided for those candidates without existing experience with Slate.
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
WordPress 3-5 years building complex websites with the WordPress platform, utilizing the Gutenberg bock editor. Knowledge of common WordPress plugins. Experience with integrating WordPress with Angular, React, and/or .NET based applications and WordPress templates. Experience building sites for mobile devices and platforms. (Required) And
Website Development 3-5 years experience building websites utilizing HTML, CSS, PHP, and MySQL. Experience with search engine optimization. Knowledge of Apache open-source products/applications and experience implementing them for complex websites. Experience with web accessibility standards and tools (e.g. WCAG 2.0, SiteImprove) (Required) And
Collaboration & Communication 3-5 years working collaboratively with UX designers, project managers, web developers, and subject matter experts in building complex websites. Experience working with Figma to translate designs into functional websites. Ability to communicate web development and WordPress capabilities to technical and non-technical audiences. (Required) And
Technolutions Slate Experience 3-5 years experience with the Slate Technolutions CRM and Admissions platform. Experience implementing dashboards, portals, forms, Reader workflows. Experience building queries and reports. Experience managing users, roles and permissions. Experience building and supporting CRM mailings, calendars, and campaigns using the Slate Deliver functionality (Preferred)
? knowledge of WordPress development, particularly with the Gutenberg block editor? Knowledge of common WordPress plugins? Experience with integrating WordPress with Angular, React, and/or .NET based applications and WordPress templates? Expert knowledge of HTML, CSS, PHP, and MySQL? Experience with search engine optimization ? Knowledge of Apache open-source products/applications, including SOLR? Experiencing working collaboratively with UX designers, project managers, web developers, and subject matter experts in building complex websites ? Experience working with Figma to translate designs into functional websites ? Experience with web accessibility standards and tools (e.g. WCAG 2.0, SiteImprove)? Experience implementing websites for mobile browsers/platforms? Ability to communicate web development and WordPress capabilities to technical and non-technical audiences. (Required)
? Experience implementing dashboards, portals, forms, Reader workflows? Experience building queries and reports? Experience managing users, roles and permissions? Experience building and supporting CRM mailings, calendars, and campaigns using the Slate Deliver functionality (Preferred)
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills to complete assignments in the context of fluctuating and competing workloads, shifting deadlines and stakeholder priorities. Highly organized, efficient, and attentive to detail, with excellent follow-up and follow through skills. Demonstrated ability to clearly define tasks and set priorities. (Required)
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with DGE colleagues, and other stakeholders, handling difficult situations with patience, diplomacy and tact. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor’s Degree Degree from accredited 4-year institution or equivalent combination of education and work-related experiences. (Required)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Schedule
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description
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