Scope and Purposes:This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, managing, and maintaining the AUK web site and portal.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
(not all inclusive)
1. Maintains the website’s stability and system integration with ancillary web service providers and ensures the quality of user experience –uptime, responsiveness, and ease-of-use-within the AUK online community.2. Responsible for appropriate, timely, and effective delivery of online content through a variety of media.
Responsible for assisting in the documentation, development and maintenance of the AUK web site, portal, intranet and related services, as well as assisting in the recommendation and maintenance of web policies, publishing of guidelines, and documentation.
3. Collaborates with staff to integrate new technologies, multimedia assets, database applications, and mobile apps.
4. Trains staff and student assistants to convert, develop, and maintain portal content.
5. Stays current with developments related to web technologies.
6. Additional responsibilities as directed by the supervisor consistent with rank and position.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related technical degree preferred.2. Demonstrated knowledge of current web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, XML etc.) required.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of at least one programming language (PHP, Java, ASP etc.) required.
Experience:
1. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the same field.2. Knowledge of KENTICO CMS.
3. A working knowledge of popular CMS’s like WordPress, Joomla, Drupal is preferred.Graphic design (Adobe Photoshop, etc.) experience preferred.
4. Knowledge in Banner products preferred.
5. Web server experience preferred.
6. A working knowledge of relational databases preferred.
7. Related professional experience in a higher education setting preferred.
Skills and Attitude:
1. Thinking outside the box, creative and innovative skills are must for such a position.2. Demonstrated ability to work independently, problem solving and taking initiative.
3. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
4. Strong customer-orientation and ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, and students.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are encouraged to:
1. Submit a cover letter, and2. Curriculum vitae
3. Names and contact details of three personal references.
In completing your application, please quote position code number in the email subject line:
Web Developer - WD/PR/02102019
Information should be sent to careers@auk.edu.kw.
Please Note:
1. The applicant must possess a valid and transferrable residency in Kuwait.2. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
3. The position will remain open until filled.Only selected candidates will be contacted.
