Analytics and Student Pathways Web Designer / Developer (00130) Job at Virginia Jo

Title : Analytics and Student Pathways Web Designer / Developer (00130)

State Role Title : Info Technology Specialist II

Hiring Range : $85,000 to $100,000 depending on qualifications and experience

Pay Band : 5

Agency : State Council of Higher Educ

Location : St Council of Higher Education

Agency Website : www.schev.edu

Recruitment Type : General Public - G

Job Duties

About SCHEV

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) is the coordinating body for the nation's preeminent system of postsecondary education. SCHEV is responsible for : developing and promoting an educationally and economically sound, vigorous, progressive and coordinated system of higher education; facilitating collaboration among postsecondary institutions that enhances academic quality and operational efficiency; developing and submitting recommendations to the executive and legislative branches on budgetary and policy matters; and providing advisory and / or regulatory guidance to the institutions. In 2014, SCHEV developed The Virginia Plan for Higher Education, a statewide strategic plan. Updated and approved in January 2021, Pathways to Opportunity : The Virginia Plan for Higher Education is designed to identify trends that the Commonwealth must address if it is to continue to prosper and succeed. The plan provides a roadmap for Virginia to be the "Best State for Education" by 2030. In order to do so, it will fulfill its mission of advancing equitable, affordable and transformative higher education.

While SCHEV is responsible for management of The Pathways plan, execution relies on collaboration among institutions, K-12, general assembly members and staff, Governor's staff, and other key stakeholders. Ongoing communications, including progress on the measures and targets, as well as initiatives are critical to meeting the needs of the Commonwealth and its citizens.

SCHEV aspires to be a great place to work. It is an environment of public servants committed to developing an educationally and economically sound, vigorous, progressive and coordinated system of higher education in Virginia. We value honesty, quality, diversity, inclusion, growth-orientation, personal well-being, equity, transparency and accountability. And we seek team players that will advance these values through their work and engagement.

The Position

SCHEV seeks an individual with exceptional design skills, project management skills, and web development. The ideal candidate will have experience in in tools such as React.JS, Microsoft Transact SQL (T-SQL), Logi Analytics Studio, and a design studio package of their choice. The Analytics Designer / Web Developer will report to the Director of Policy Analytics and work collaboratively with staff in the Policy Analytics section and other units of SCHEV, institutions of higher education, and partners from other agencies involved in the Pathways to Adventure project.

Pathways to Adventure represents a mobile platform, with a desktop-friendly interface, intended to change the relationships between students, schools, postsecondary schools and colleges, and employers. It has an aggressive design, build, and release schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing relationships with existing vendors
• Create / modify style guide of accessible standards to be used across the platform consistent with the technology used
• Designing / prototyping web sites and applications
• Conducting user interviews and usability testing
• Work with development teams to ensure consistency of implementation
• Develop new content pages, fix broken pages as needed
• Test pages and triangulate data with existing published content
• Work with content providers to ensure consistent use of the content management system

Minimum Qualifications

Additional Considerations

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position requires frequent travel statewide.

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. Please include your name and the position number on the fax cover sheet. Also, completion of a Statement of Economic Interest at the time of employment and annually is required thereafter. This position may be eligible for telework opportunities. AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call 804-225-2131 for assistance.

All applicants are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include : fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name : Taris Harmon

Phone : 804-292-6482

Email : taris.harmon@dhrm.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS / DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.