Writer - Web jobs in North Dakota

This position within the University Relations team will support NDSU's mission through full stack development, as well as supporting and educating campus clients in guidelines and best practices for delivering, evaluating, implementing and maintaining web and digital communication to support the needs of the university. The role will be a key player in executing web strategies as part of a tightly integrated communication team and will ensure that the university's websites are compliant with government regulations and mandates, including web accessibility. Principal duties involve web development and web content maintenance in Drupal; collaboration with internal and external partners; use of CMS technologies, and creation of end-user documentation, including training materials.

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in computer science, web design, or related field
• 1 years' experience developing responsive websites or equivalent
• Experience in HTML and CSS, basic knowledge of JavaScript
• Experience working with a Content Management System (CMS), Drupal preferred
• Ability to build strong collaborative relationships with design/development teams and other staff/vendors while communicating across varying areas of specialization
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years' experience developing responsive websites or equivalent
• Experience with website technical support
• Experience in UX/UI design including website components/pages and implementing web designs
• Experience with PHP development
• Experience with Drupal
• Experience with Photoshop, Figma, Sketch or other design tools

Applicant Materials Required:

• Cover letter addressing how required qualifications are met
• Resume
• Names and contact information for 3 professional references

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university – with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.