Web Developer (Enrollment Marketing & Communications)

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The University of Florida is looking for a Web Developer to support and enhance the division’s digital presence. In this role, you will maintain, develop, and improve a portfolio of websites while ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and visual quality across platforms.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization or an associate degree and two years of experience.
• Proficiency in CSS, HTML5, Javascript and modern web standards
• Experience in working with Wordpress/PHP
• Experience using preprocessor such as Sass
• Knowledgeable with PHP, modular libraries, and accessibility tools
• Experience working with Git or other version control software
• Proficiency in using Figma, Adobe XD or other wireframing software
• Knowledge of ADA compliance
• Strong understanding of how to gather and evaluate user behavior and requirements by understanding metrics such as Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager
• Strong knowledge of basic design principles and best practices for creating graphics for electronic communications
• Knowledge of UX to create an intuitive web experience for user
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to take direction, implement feedback and ability to present proposed site changes or updates to administrators and others in meetings
• Ability to fully manage website needs of the division with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Continually evaluate the division’s websites to ensure accuracy, consistency, usability, and visual quality
• Monitor sites with daily content updates to confirm information remains current, accessible, and compliant with standards
• Proactively research emerging web technologies, design trends, and platform capabilities
• Recommend and implement enhancements that support continuous improvement of the division’s digital presence
• Serve as the division’s webmaster, supporting the full lifecycle of website development
• Contribute to system architecture, coding, implementation, testing, troubleshooting, and deployment
• Develop and maintain sites within WordPress CMS and Slate CRM environments
• Apply UF branding standards and modern development best practices
• Ensure compliance with WCAG accessibility requirements and industry standards
• Collaborate with staff to translate functional and business needs into effective, user-centered technical solutions
• Support the organization, cataloging, and long-term stewardship of digital assets
• Work with staff to establish and maintain metadata standards and asset organization workflows
• Improve consistency, efficiency of retrieval, and sustainability of digital file management practices
• Partner with customers and IT support resources to identify and document website issues
• Analyze root causes related to performance, functionality, and design
• Recommend and implement effective solutions to maintain stable, user-friendly web environments
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off (approximately 22 days of vacation leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays annually)
• Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree