Front End Web Developer

Regent University•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

The Front End Web Developer combines technology and design to support Regent University’s website and digital properties, attract prospective students, and provide a strong user experience. The developer codes user-facing applications, visual elements, and layouts for websites and web applications, working with internal and external clients to understand needs and optimize sites for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. The role includes designing and developing custom WordPress templates and page layouts, beyond basic theme maintenance, using PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The developer also collaborates with the Digital Web & SEO Specialist on front-end and WordPress maintenance, provides guidance on established templates and structures, and helps ensure university web properties meet accessibility and performance standards. The position works closely with the creative and design team, faculty, staff, and stakeholders across university offices and departments. It involves leading or co-leading web creation and redesign projects, developing mockups and prototypes, managing project timelines and updates, and delivering technically accurate work on time and within budget. The developer monitors and optimizes Core Web Vitals, page speed, and mobile responsiveness, and manages third-party plugins, embeds, and integrations. The work location is Virginia Beach, Virginia; qualified candidates may be considered for remote work depending on location. The stated annual salary range is $60,650–$65,650.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information, Corporate Media, or Interactive Media.
Advanced proficiency with WordPress as a front-end user and back-end administrator, and willingness to learn and use CMS tools for third-party platforms such as Shopify and Thinkific.
Deep understanding of coding HTML emails and HTML sites, CSS markup, and intermediate-to-advanced PHP and JavaScript, including experience building custom WordPress page templates.
Proficiency with Figma or a comparable wireframing/prototyping tool to communicate layout, hierarchy, and user-flow decisions before development.
Familiarity with Google Analytics and ability to monitor site traffic and use analytics to recommend user-experience improvements.
Working knowledge of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and experience auditing or remediating websites for compliance.
Experience managing or troubleshooting third-party plugins, embedded tools, and web-based integrations.
Familiarity with project management platforms such as Wrike for tracking and reporting development tasks.
Willingness to stay abreast of emerging web technology trends and best practices in higher education.
Ability to handle a large volume of work, multitask in a deadline-driven environment, work independently or as part of a team, and provide excellent customer service.
Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills, including developing timelines, coordinating teams, tracking tasks, and maintaining project documentation across business segments and staff.
Self-motivated and disciplined, with a track record of successfully managing projects for diverse audiences.
Team-player attitude and willingness to take constructive advice and direction from senior leadership.
Meticulous attention to detail and business, creative, and technical acumen.
Commitment to Regent’s core values of excellence, innovation, and integrity.

Responsibilities

Develop functional, appealing, mobile-friendly web pages and fix issues or bugs.
Create mockups and prototypes on tight timelines, applying sound UX and layout judgment and using Figma or a comparable tool to communicate designs before development.
Assist back-end developers with coding and troubleshooting.
Create cross-browser-compatible cascading style sheets (CSS).
Stay current on emerging technologies and promote usability best practices.
Collaborate with the Digital Web & SEO Specialist on front-end and WordPress maintenance, provide guidance on templates and page structures, and coordinate technical SEO implementation.
Code HTML emails, landing pages, and microsites for various clients.
Update web content to improve user experience and promote primary marketing messages.
Help define websites, microsites, and landing pages according to best practices and ensure clear, concise engagement and communication.
Work with designers to select artwork consistent with brand guidelines and target audiences.
Improve web processes and workflows as needed.
Co-lead creation and redesign projects of diverse and complex scope with the creative/design team; work with faculty and staff to identify areas of interest and align them with university goals.
Identify user needs, implement timelines, and prepare and deliver project updates to teams across university offices and departments.
Ensure web pages, templates, and applications meet university accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 AA, and inclusive-design best practices.
Monitor and optimize Core Web Vitals, page speed, and mobile responsiveness across university web properties.
Manage and troubleshoot third-party plugins, embeds, and integrations used across Regent web properties.
Track and manage development tasks and projects using the university’s project management system, including stakeholder updates and deadlines.
Deliver work on time, within budget, and to the required quality standard; ensure technical accuracy and thoroughness in deliverables.
Communicate effectively with key stakeholders across the organization.