This part-time Web Designer and Developer role at Penn State University, College of IST, is an on-site opportunity based in University Park, PA with an hourly rate of USD 15.
Responsibilities
- Search for hosting website and domain registration solutions
- Research other academic websites and collect best practices to brainstorm ideas
- Adopt and integrate WordPress as the CMS for website development
- Create wireframes, mockups and prototypes for layouts, color schemes and typography
- Ensure flow, user navigation and optimal usability
- Update content and create a short manual on how to update the website after the design and development phase
- Revise and upgrade the design to reach the final version
- Assure that the website works smoothly on different platforms (mobile and tablets)
- Complete testing on functionality, content (spelling and grammar), and performance
Requirements
- Understanding of website design (hosting services, domain subscription) process
- Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS), in specific WordPress
- Basic understanding in HTML 5 and CSS 3
- Ability to design a functionally flowless website that works across other platforms
- Have a good taste on design (colors, typography, layouts and UX)
- Be detailed oriented, independent problem solver and professional with great work ethics
Technologies
Application Instructions
- CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
- CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
- If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
Background Checks / Clearances
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Campus Security Crime Statistics
Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR) pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988. The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO is the Law
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
