{"id":3997,"date":"2023-11-13T14:53:09","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T22:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/?page_id=3997"},"modified":"2025-08-12T09:43:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T16:43:22","slug":"libraries-computing-specialist-ux-designer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/represented-civil-service-exempt-staff\/seiu-local-925-libraries\/libraries-computing-specialist-ux-designer\/","title":{"rendered":"Libraries Computing Specialist – UX Designer"},"content":{"rendered":"

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

23496 (E S 8 SEIU 925 Libraries Non Supv)
\n23495 (NE S 8 SEIU 925 Libraries Non Supv)<\/p>\n

CLASS SERIES CONCEPT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Within the UW Libraries, support information technology operations in user experience design. This is a stand-alone job class.<\/p>\n

BASIC FUNCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Provide technical expertise to the Libraries in user interface or user experience (UI or UX) design, which may include site architecture, graphic design and overall web publishing for the Libraries.<\/p>\n

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under general direction (typically of a librarian), independently provide complex computing support for the Libraries & Press, primarily in the area of user interface\/user experience (UI\/UX), web applications and services both on-premises and hosted. The work of this job profile may also include duties for:<\/p>\n

IT platforms both cloud and on-premises; and,
\nUser support and large-scale desktop management and deployment.
\nMay serve as a working supervisor in a Libraries IT help desk or IT user support services unit.<\/p>\n

TYPICAL WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Design user-centered interfaces and systems by conducting and applying UX research, accessibility standards, and building information architecture;<\/p>\n

Design, build, and integrate websites, web services, and web applications;<\/p>\n

Understand and apply user management, authentication and authorization;<\/p>\n

Perform technical evaluation, installation, maintenance, and support of computer systems software, hardware, and cloud infrastructures;<\/p>\n

Conduct research regarding system upgrades, integration, and maintenance initiatives;<\/p>\n

Work with staff and IT administrators to troubleshoot security and privacy issues; and<\/p>\n

Perform other duties as assigned.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Design or related area and 3 years of related experience.<\/p>\n

Equivalent education and\/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and\/or registration.<\/p>\n

CLASS SERVICE EXEMPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Graphic Arts and Publications<\/p>\n

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n