Web Developer (Enrollment Marketing & Communications)

Enrollment Marketing & Communications • Gainesville, FL

11h • $61,000

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. Key responsibilities include: Web Maintenance 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 Web Development 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 Digital Asset Management 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 Bug Tracking and Additional Responsibilities 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

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization or an associate degree and two years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Web Maintenance
• Web Development
• Digital Asset Management
• Bug Tracking
• Additional Responsibilities

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