Job Title: Web Administrator

Date: September 1, 2009
Department: Information Technology
Supervisor: Director of Information Technology
FLSA Status: Exempt
Supervisory: No direct supervision of staff

Position Overview
The Website Administrator administers, manages, documents and supports the web functionality of the Higher Learning Commission. The position administers a variety of web systems; performs complex technical, analytical reporting and analysis; manages database-driven websites; integrates new technologies into website, provides problem resolution; performs related duties as assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer web server and middleware tools used to develop web database systems and framework.
• Design, implement and maintain web-based applications including programming and fully integrating updates and modifications.
• Develop and report access statistics from the web sites for evaluation to managers and aid in interpreting results.
• Manages security updates and other software requirements for the website maintenance.
• Develop and maintain web-enabled capabilities and custom applications, as well as integrate and host open source tools.
• Respond to help desk inquiries regarding the HLC websites and provide specialized user support to website content creators.
• Support and maintain the HLC websites, including hardware, software, connectivity and security. Assure that systems are updated and backed up.
• Work with outside vendors and contractors to assure continued availability of HLC websites and associated applications.
• Assist in analyzing and developing requirements for business applications.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described.
• Hands-on experience with Joomla, CSS, PHP, XHTML, Apache, OSX, and MySQL preferred.
• Excellent communication and organization skills and experienced in collecting, refining and documenting requirements.
• Ability to work with end-users for needs analysis leading to functional specifications.
• Proven ability to work independently and as a team member; to set priorities and organize work to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to interact with users and office staff in non-technical, clear terms; assist staff with difficult technical tasks, including the creation of specialized reports.
• Familiarity with principles of open source development and applicable licensing issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of web publishing issues including web security, content management, data driven publishing, W3C standards and ADA requirements.
• Experience with web technologies including Python, Perl, Javascript, ODBC, AJAX, HTML, XML, DHTML.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Mac OSX, Windows and basic UNIX.
• Ability to multitask with good organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes in technology.

Salary Range: $55,000 – $65,000

Application: Applications should be e-mailed to: webadmin@hlcommission.org