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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

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Web UX/UI Specialist (PSS1), Division of Marketing & Communication

Apply now Job no: 501289
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Professional

The Web UX/UI Specialist will be responsible for working with various stakeholders and development teams to create useful, effective, and visually appealing interfaces for the Rowan University website and related web-based initiatives. This position requires a keen eye for design and the ability to translate user needs into intuitive and engaging digital experiences. Key responsibilities include creating wireframes, user flows, and information architecture, as well as providing art direction.

The position reports to the Director of Web Strategy and Development in the Rowan University Division of Marketing & Communication. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work is to be expected. Candidates must follow the residency requirements outlined by the New Jersey AFT.

Essential Position Responsibilities/Functions

  • Create detailed wireframes, functional prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to illustrate design concepts and interactions for various university web projects.
  • Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing to identify users needs and behaviors.
  • Create personas, user journey maps, wireframes, and prototypes to ensure an optimal user experience.
  • Analyze user feedback and website data to continuously improve usability and functionality.
  • Coordinate with the CMS Architect on the product road map, with regard to design and user experience.
  • Collaborate with back-end and front-end developers, external stakeholders, and marketing teams to develop solutions that facilitate a positive, consistent user experience and meet business requirements.
  • Write design specifications for development tasks.
  • Work with various internal and external teams to design user interfaces that are visually compelling, cohesive, and adhere to Rowan University brand standards.
  • Ensure website designs are responsive and adaptable across different devices, browsers, and screen sizes for a consistent user experience.
  • Monitor Rowan University web properties for adherence to accessibility requirements and guidelines as defined by the ADA and WCAG and implement solutions to ensure accessibility compliance.
  • Maintain and leverage website analytics to gather user insights, inform design decisions, and provide data to assist stakeholders with various marketing campaigns.
  • Create documentation, style guide, and other training materials to define and implement interface usability, consistency, and accessibility standards.
  • Stay up to date with digital trends and best practices to continually improve the user experience and information architecture of the university website.
  • Provide support for other various Rowan University website projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

  • A master’s degree in user experience, human-computer interaction, web design, graphic design, information architecture, or related degree.
  • At least four (4) years of professional experience working as an information architect, web designer, UX designer, or similar role.
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of web standards, accessibility, optimization, usability, intrinsic design, layout aesthetics, and SEO.
  • Proficiency in using design tools such as Adobe XD, Figma, or similar software.
  • Experience working with Google Analytics or similar web analytics tools to build reports and gather user insights.
  • Familiarity with front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, Sass, JavaScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks.
  • Ability to work independently and solve problems with minimal supervision.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong customer service orientation.

Preferred

  • Familiarity with content management systems such as Cascade, Drupal, or WordPress.
  • Understanding of the entire web development process (design, development, testing, and deployment).
  • Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
  • Experience using project management tools.
  • Experience supporting web systems in a higher education environment.
  • Proven ability to stay current with rapidly-changing technologies.

Salary: In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is AFT: Range 27, ($85,550.86 to $98,388.88), with placement within the range determined by candidate's qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors. 

For internal applicants, salary is determined per the Pay Adjustment formula (NJAC 4A:3-4.9 & 4.10). 

Benefits: For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).  

For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/  

Notes:

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, Work Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
  • Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline can be considered.

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Note on STEM-OPT Employment
Please note that STEM OPT employment is not permitted at Rowan University. To be eligible for a STEM OPT extension, the student's employer must be registered in E-Verify and must use the system to verify all new employees. While Rowan University is registered in the E-Verify system, the University does not use the system to verify all new employees, only those that are working on a Federal Contract. This means that Rowan does not permit individuals to work at the University using a STEM OPT Employment Authorization Document as proof of US Work Authorization.
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Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.