Student Web Designer (Fall)

University of Oklahoma•Norman, OK

24d•$10•Onsite

About The Position

The Language Learning Center (LLC) at the University of Oklahoma is seeking a creative and technically grounded student to serve as its Web Designer & Digital Experience Specialist. This role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (MLLL) website, ensuring it is current, visually strong, and easy to navigate. The position involves managing content, applying UI/UX principles, creating visual assets, and providing technical support to faculty, staff, and students. This is an outcome-driven role that requires initiative, ideas, and ownership.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in the Fall 2026 Term as an undergraduate student in good standing at the University of Oklahoma.
Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.
Ability to speak, read, and write clear, concise English.
Highly organized; able to manage multiple content requests and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong initiative — proactively identifies web issues and improvement opportunities without being asked.
Quick to respond and communicate — faculty and staff rely on this role for timely updates and support.
Detail-oriented for accuracy of data, content, and visual presentation.
Able to work collaboratively within a small, interdepartmental team.
Customer service orientation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a CMS platform (OU Campus / Modern Campus, WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, or similar).
Understanding of UI/UX design principles — layout, visual hierarchy, whitespace, typography, and user flow.
Experience with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or similar.
Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS (not required, but helpful for understanding CMS component structure).
Comfortable working on both Mac and Windows systems and troubleshooting common issues on each.
Familiarity with OU brand guidelines or experience working within institutional brand standards.
Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and mobile-responsive design.
Prior experience creating or maintaining a website, even personally or for a student organization.
Familiarity with languages other than English (not required, but valued in a multilingual department environment).
Prior customer service or student-facing work experience.

Responsibilities

Complete OU Campus (Modern Campus) CMS training and maintain active certification.
Manage and update content across MLLL website pages, including news, events, faculty profiles, course listings, departmental announcements, and LLC information.
Ensure all published content follows OU brand guidelines (color palette, typography, image standards, accessibility).
Coordinate with faculty and staff to gather content updates and publish them accurately and on time.
Proactively identify outdated, broken, or poorly structured pages and recommend improvements.
Monitor and maintain proper web-flow, including navigation structure, internal linking, and page hierarchy.
Apply UI/UX principles to CMS page layouts to create visually engaging and easy-to-use pages.
Design and maintain visual assets for the website, such as banners, headers, and graphics.
Evaluate page aesthetics and propose design improvements.
Ensure mobile responsiveness and accessibility compliance on all maintained pages.
Collaborate with the Design Artist and Social Media Strategist for visual consistency.
Assist faculty and staff with everyday computer issues on Mac and Windows systems.
Help faculty submit content requests, upload materials, and navigate shared platforms.
Respond promptly to technical support tickets and web content requests.
Assist with AV setup, digital displays, and other technology needs as directed by the LLC Manager.
Assist students with language placement tests and assessment procedures.
Respond to placement-related emails and direct student inquiries.
Maintain and monitor LLC lab computers, ensuring systems are up to date and running correctly.
Coordinate with OUIT or appropriate IT support for system resolutions.
Maintain a clean, welcoming, and professional atmosphere in the LLC space.
Work collaboratively with LLC staff and student team members on departmental projects.
Manage reservations of communal spaces (Rooms 229 & 230).