Web Designer and Developer

University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Chicago’s Enrollment and Student Advancement Division (ESA) seeks a highly organized, creative, and detail-oriented web designer and developer to support communications and outreach across the division. This position will have a particular focus on designing web and digital offerings for student career programs, University Master’s programs, and college access initiatives like STARS (Small Town and Rural Students Network). This role is central to translating the division’s work into compelling, accessible materials for diverse audiences while ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across digital engagements. The position will collaborate closely with project leads, contribute to outreach strategy, and support the day-to-day operations that advance the division’s mission. This position reports to ESA’s Executive Director of Creative Operations and works closely with project and technical leads across affiliated departments.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Working knowledge of HTML and CSS, and experience with web editing/content management systems.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and Lightroom.
Understanding of ReactJS.
Proficiency with Git/GitHub for version control, including working with repository-based deployment workflows.
Familiarity with WCAG accessibility standards.
Exposure to Contentful content management system and Gatsby JS Framework.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Think critically about outreach goals and assess the impact and viability of projects.
Collaborative and responsive to work across teams and disciplines.
Proactive and solutions-oriented, with strong follow-through.
Comfortable balancing creative production with administrative and operational tasks.
Interest in mission-driven programming.

Nice To Haves

Designing and developing websites and other digital collateral.

Responsibilities

Supports web development and design for ESA websites, with a particular focus on sites dedicated to student career programs, master’s recruitment, and college access initiatives like STARS.
Maintains and updates user interface and content on divisional websites to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and consistency.
Works closely with colleagues in the University’s Career Advancement and College Admissions offices to scope project requirements and source content.
Edits and manages visual assets, including maintaining an organized photo and digital asset library.
Supports content development across platforms, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and messaging.
Attends meetings with project leads and stakeholders; prepares clear, actionable notes and summaries.
Assists in coordinating programming and outreach activities for divisional initiatives.
Tracks project timelines and deliverables to support successful execution.
Contributes to defining and refining outreach goals for ESA initiatives.
Evaluates the effectiveness, relevance, and feasibility of outreach efforts and projects.
Supports efforts to expand visibility and engagement with key audiences.
Investigates and resolves day-to-day technical problems using standard procedures.
Supports and maintains existing applications.
Works with web developers and responds to requests from users.
Performs other related work as needed.