Front End Web Developer / Information Technologist I

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking a Front End Web Developer to maintain and improve in-house websites, ensure consistent UX, and develop new front-end features. The role reports to the Web Team Manager and collaborates with operations and development staff.

During onboarding the position is on-site, with potential transition to a hybrid schedule. MSU offers extensive benefits and a rich campus community in East Lansing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge equivalent to completing a four-year college.
• One to three years of related and progressively more responsible work experience in architecture, standards-compliant website design and development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve existing in-house websites and applications.
• Ensure consistency of user experience; adherence to MSU Branding standards and Accessibility policy.
• Front-end development of new websites, applications or features.
• Collaborate with operations and development staff to solve problems and implement solutions.
• Other duties as assigned including possible out of hours work for emergent web issue resolution.

Skills

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

WCAG accessibility

Web development knowledge

Education

Four-year college degree

Tools

Drupal

Git

PHP

jQuery

React

Vue

Angular

Figma

Adobe XD

Job description

Working/Functional Title

Front End Web Developer

Position Summary

The Federated IT team for the Division of Residential and Hospitality Services (RHS) is responsible for coordination of all technology needs for RHS.

Reporting to the Web Team Manager the Front End Web Developer will primarily perform the following duties:

• Maintain and improve existing in-house websites and applications.
• Ensuring consistency of user experience. Ensuring compliance with MSU Branding standards, best-practices, and MSU Accessibility policy.
• Front-end development of new websites, applications or features.
• Assisting colleagues with operations and development. Collaborating with operations and development staff to solve problems and implement solutions.
• Other duties as assigned including possible out of hours work if called in for emergent web issue resolution.

This position is an on-site position during on-boarding period and will then have ability to transition to a hybrid schedule. Scheduled hours and on-site/remote schedule may vary depending upon the needs of the business units.

Michigan State University (MSU) is ranked #29 among public universities and #64 overall in U.S. News & World Reportâs Americaâs Best Colleges 2026. Located in East Lansing, three miles east of the stateâs capitol, the MSU community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as over 51,000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.

MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSUâs mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college. One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in architecture, standards-compliant website design and development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Experience, or coursework in web development or design specialization; strong working knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS; familiar with a content management systems (Drupal preferred); version control using GIT; a web development language such as PHP; front end development frameworks such as JQuery, React, Vue, or Angular; wire-framing and prototyping applications like Figma or Adobe XD; and WCAG accessibility requirements for the web.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume and cover letter

Special Instructions

Provide three professional references knowledgeable of your work.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://tech.msu.edu

Bidding eligibility deadline

Bidding eligibility deadline is August 18, 2026, at 11:55 PM