Web Designer and Developer

Florida Polytechnic University

3d•$85,000 - $94,000•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Polytechnic University, the state’s only public university exclusively focused on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), is looking for exceptional candidates to serve as the Web Designer and Developer in the department of Strategic Communications. The Web Designer and Developer serves as the primary designer and developer for Florida Polytechnic University’s web presence, leading the design, development, maintenance, optimization, and ongoing enhancement of the University’s websites and digital platforms. As part of the Strategic Communications team, this position combines strong front-end web design and user experience expertise with hands-on web development capabilities to create modern, engaging, accessible, responsive, and high-performing digital experiences. Serving as a project manager for web initiatives, the position works with campus stakeholders to plan and develop new webpages and website sections, coordinate content updates, establish user roles and permissions, and train and support content contributors to ensure website information remains accurate, current, and consistent with University standards. The position has a strong emphasis on front-end design and development within WordPress and Elementor, including page design, layouts, templates, navigation, responsive and interactive experiences, SEO, and ongoing website enhancements. The role also provides back-end development and technical support, including WordPress administration, custom functionality, plugin management, APIs and third-party integrations, forms, PHP and JavaScript, troubleshooting, and website performance optimization. The position incorporates AI and emerging technologies into web design, development, optimization, and maintenance to improve efficiency, functionality, and the overall digital experience. The Web Designer and Developer also works closely with Information Technology to support hosting environments, security, system reliability, and other technical infrastructure needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in web development, computer science, information technology, web design, digital media, or a related field.
Two years of relevant experience in web design and development, website administration, or digital platform management.
Experience developing and managing websites within WordPress, including page builders such as Elementor.
Relevant internships, student employment, freelance work, portfolio experience, and professional certifications may be considered as qualifying experience.
In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
This position requires a criminal background check.
This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

Nice To Haves

Professional web development experience in a higher education setting.
Experience serving as the lead or primary administrator for an enterprise-level WordPress environment.
Graphic Design experience and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator)
Experience in search engine optimization and analytics monitoring.

Responsibilities

Serves as the University’s primary web designer and developer, responsible for the design, development, maintenance, optimization, and ongoing enhancement of University websites and digital platforms.
Designs and develops responsive, accessible, user-friendly webpages, landing pages, templates, navigation, and interactive experiences using WordPress and Elementor while maintaining University brand standards.
Serves as project manager for web initiatives, collaborating with departments to develop new webpages and website sections, coordinate content and technical needs, and implement effective web solutions.
Manages website content, WordPress administration, user roles and permissions, content workflows, and training and support for campus content contributors.
Provides back-end development and technical support, including custom functionality, plugins, forms, APIs, third-party integrations, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
Optimizes the website for user experience, accessibility, SEO, mobile responsiveness, performance, and search visibility, using analytics and user behavior data to guide improvements.
Incorporates AI and emerging technologies into web design, development, optimization, and maintenance to improve efficiency, functionality, and the digital experience.
Collaborates with Information Technology and external partners on hosting, security, integrations, system reliability, and other technical infrastructure needs.
Supports the University’s centralized web calendar and other web-based platforms and digital tools.
Stays current with trends and best practices in web design and development, UX/UI, accessibility, SEO, AI, and digital technology.
Manages additional digital communication platforms, including distribution of the weekly Phoenix newsletters and oversight of campus digital screens and displays, to support University communications, events, emergency messaging, and student engagement.
Other duties as assigned.