Web Developer (Enrollment Marketing & Communications)Job no: 538662
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Computer Science, Information Technology
Department:03010300 - EM-ADMIN PUBLICATIONS-COMMUNIC
Classification Title:
Web Developer I
Classification Minimum Requirements:A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization or an associate degree and two years of experience.
Job Description:
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
Expected Salary:
$61,000 annually
In addition, we offer the following exceptional 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
Required Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization or an associate degree and two years of experience.
Preferred:
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
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must upload the following documents to be considered for the position:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 05 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 19 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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