Front End Web Developer / Information Technologist I

MSU Careers Recent Jobs; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking a Front End Web Developer to maintain and enhance in-house websites and applications. You will ensure UX consistency, adhere to MSU branding and accessibility policies, and develop new frontend features.

Collaboration with IT and operations teams is essential to implement robust, accessible solutions. The role starts on-site during onboarding with a transition to a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience or coursework in web development; strong JavaScript, HTML, and CSS skills.
• Familiarity with Drupal CMS; version control with Git.
• Knowledge of front-end frameworks: JQuery, React, Vue, or Angular.
• Experience with wireframing/prototyping tools like Figma or Adobe XD; WCAG accessibility knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve in-house websites and applications.
• Ensure consistent UX and compliance with MSU branding and accessibility standards.
• Develop front-end features and interfaces for new websites and applications.
• Collaborate with operations and development staff to solve problems and implement solutions.
• Possible after-hours work for emergent web issue resolution.

Skills

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

GIT

WCAG accessibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Drupal

JQuery

React

Vue

Angular

Figma

Adobe XD

PHP

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 Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2026. Located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state’s 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 MSU’s 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 is August 18, 2026, at 11:55 PM

Advertised: Aug 12, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 25, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time