Student Assistant - Innovation Academy Web Developer Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=535444&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 535444 Work type: Student Ast Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Computer Science, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support Department: 02070400 - PV-INNOVATION ACADEMY Classification Title: STU AST NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN Job Description: The UF Innovation Academy (IA) is looking for an interested graduate or undergraduate student who would like to assist in oversight of the IA web site. General responsibilities and skills a candidate must have include but are not limited to: + Introduce and add innovative features and functionality to the department website. + Have a strong understanding of User Interface, Cross Browser compatibility, general web functions and standards. + The position requires constant communications with colleagues. + Expertise in planning and delivering software platforms used across multiple products and organizational units. + Deep expertise and hands on experience in Web Applications, and writing and editing in programming languages such JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. + Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements and opportunities. + Create new pages and edit existing pages; edit and customize the site’s theme files; add new menus, groups, and posts within WordPress Multisite, IA’s current website platform + Develop forms and registration systems for IA events using Word Press, Qualtrics, etc. + Offer support to the IA team for major events, some of which may take place after 5pm. These include but are not limited to: Launch, Summit, or Catalyst. + Keep code and page bases clean, consistent, and standard. + Participate in staff interviews. + Invest time in cross training other members of the IA team on web content management. + Basic knowledge of website, server, and application security. + Create preventative measures to mitigate server failure, hacking attempts, and site crashes. + Provide front desk and phone coverage as needed to assist the Administrative Assistant and IA Ambassadors. + All other duties as assigned. Expected Salary: $13.00 hourly Minimum Requirements: + This position is open to all non-IA Minor students who are eligible to work on campus, be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS), and maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. + Registered students are employed on a part-time basis + Work schedule that allows for an office presence 4 - 5 days a week for 10 - 15 hours per week between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday + Able to commit at least two-three consecutive semesters to the position + Experience with WordPress + Experience with JavaScript, HTML and CSS + Ability to read, write and communicate professionally + Ability to work flexibly and efficiently in a multidisciplinary environment + Must be in good academic and conduct standing with the University of Florida Preferred Qualifications: + Computer Science major + Ability, creativity, and initiative to suggest and develop new ways in which web technologies could improve the performance and capabilities of the Innovation Academy + Ability to be patient with the needs of a growing office and student needs + Ability to offer strong customer service to students, families, and prospective students who come into the office or call the office + Takes initiative, learns proactively, and adapts quickly to new situations + Experience with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter, resume, and class schedule (or hours of availability). Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Health Assessment Required:No Advertised: 07 Apr 2025 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 17 Apr 2025 Eastern Daylight Time