Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
The George Washington University (GW) Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship is housed under the Office of the Vice Provost for Research. The office provides programming around innovation, education, venture creation, and making connections to support GW entrepreneurs and the Mid-Atlantic startup community.
The Web Developer Apprentice will be responsible for building and testing aesthetic, functional, and user-friendly websites in addition to managing the office’s data and software. The ideal candidate has excellent technical skills, is a systems thinker, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and is a self-starter. The candidate enjoys a fast pace and variety in work, close collaboration with a small team that is mission-driven, results driven and community oriented.
The Web Developer Apprentice has the ability to work independently on projects and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities. The ideal candidate has an ability to translate complex problems clearly and in both technical and non-technical terms.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coordinate with designers, content providers, and management.
• Implement and ensure website security and data protection.
• Overhaul current website layout to improve user functionality and experience.
• Organize, store, and analyze the office’s data to develop dashboards and predictive insights.
• Vet, select and manage technical vendors for various office needs.
• Roll out, implement, and train staff on new platforms.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Candidates must be pre-approved by BuildWithin, a Washington DC Apprenticeship Intermediary, to be eligible for this position. Go to https://www.buildwithin.com/ to learn more
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 3 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
• Drive, grit, self-starter, no excuses attitude
• Responsible, reliable, trustworthy
• Willingness to learn demonstrated by seeking out new information and acquisition of new skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrate the highest level of service and response
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
• Demonstrate proactive problem-solving, describes a problem and proposes a solution
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information
Typical Hiring Range
$19.09 – $26.25 How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
Office Vice President of Research (OVPR)
Family
Comm, Mktg & Media
Sub-Family
Website Design and Development
Stream
Service and Support
Level
Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time -> FTE 1.00
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
On-campus (in person)
Telework:
No
Required Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
S012356
Job Open Date:
10/25/2023
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.