Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, the Director of Web Services provides campus-wide management of the public web presence and Intranet, with ongoing attention to quality, innovation, and usability. Responsible for the on-going technical development of Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) Web site as an information and marketing resource for students, staff, faculty, parents, prospective students and others interested in the college. Manages the look-and-feel of the site, and works with campus constituencies to develop and maintain their portions of the Web site through the use of HTML editors and Content Management applications.
 
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Develop and maintain all Web applications, forms, and Web services for faculty, staff, students, and prospective students.
• Work with the appropriate personnel to develop style standards and manage KCKCC Web site templates to adhere to those standards.
• Coordinate with Chief Information Officer and other departments in establishing the website as a marketing tool for KCKCC.
• Communicate style standards, policies, guidelines, and expectations with content contributors; provide training on Web applications and Content Management applications when necessary.
• Manage web and Intranet servers’ security and permissions to files, databases, folders, and applications.
• Work with Chief Information Officer and Directors of Information Services division to manage all Web and portal servers’ software, upgrades and additions.
• Recommend policies and guidelines regarding use of any server utilizing Web server applications to committees as needed.
• Monitor Web site traffic and report data to the appropriate committees.
• Monitor and resolve all Web server and Web site errors.
• Keep abreast of current Web technology and related areas, especially in higher education, and advise the Chief Information Officer on relevant information.
• Use Help Desk software to log and track calls related to any of the above activities.

 
CONSULTING TASKS
            None
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Supervises the work and development of Web Services staff.

 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty  satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
 

• Must demonstrate a commitment to the mission, values, and goals of Kansas City Kansas Community College.
• Must understand and endorse the philosophy of the comprehensive, urban community college.
• Dedication to open communication and ability to work with a broad constituency of end-users.
• Strong knowledge IIS, MS-SQL, and Microsoft Access.
• Additional skills in graphic design or desktop publishing preferred. Knowledge of college environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Web technologies including MS-SharePoint and browser-independent HTML, CSS, .NET platform, and JavaScript is required.
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of web standards and emerging web technologies.
• Ability to understand user requirements and translate them into technical specifications for continuous improvement of web-based tools and services.
• Experience in designing, producing, and maintaining web sites, including knowledge of user interface issues, information design, and visual design.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
 

• Bachelor's degree and experience in production and maintenance of advanced Web sites.
• Ability to work with pre-existing code and create new code comfortably in Integrated Development Environments.
• Experience supporting the development of digital content for teaching, learning, and research.
• Experience and background in the community college environment is preferred.
• A minimum of five years practical experience in developing and maintaining web services.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items. The employee is directly responsible for safety, wellbeing, and work output.
 
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as the ability to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
 
SALARY:           $65,000.00/year plus fringe benefits
 
APPLY BY:         OPEN UNTIL FILLED
 
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of position given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties           and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job related duties through their hiring department. Specific job related duties assigned by hiring department shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be expanded in role or scope.
   
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