Lead Web Designer & Developer for STEM Campus Websites

Florida Polytechnic University; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Polytechnic University seeks a Web Designer and Developer to lead web design and development for its STEM-focused institution. The role emphasizes WordPress and Elementor, page design, templates, and responsive experiences that align with brand standards.

The candidate will manage web initiatives, coordinate with stakeholders, train content contributors, and provide front-end and back-end support including PHP, JavaScript, and APIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in web development, computer science, information technology, web design, digital media, or related field.
• Two years of relevant web design and development experience.
• Experience with WordPress including Elementor page builders.
• Internships, student employment, freelance work, portfolio experience, and professional certifications may be considered as qualifying experience.
• In lieu of a degree, appropriate combination of education/experience/certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops responsive, accessible webpages using WordPress and Elementor while upholding brand standards.
• Acts as project manager for web initiatives, coordinating content, technical needs, and new sections.
• Manages WordPress administration, user roles, permissions, workflows, and contributor training.
• Provides back-end development and support using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and APIs.
• Optimizes UX, accessibility, SEO, performance, and mobile responsiveness using analytics.
• Collaborates with IT and external partners on hosting, security, and integrations.

Skills

WordPress

Elementor

HTML/CSS/JS

PHP

UX Design

Project management

SEO

Education

Bachelors in Web Dev

Tools

WordPress Admin

Analytics

Job description

Florida Polytechnic University seeks a Web Designer and Developer to lead web design and development for its STEM-focused institution. The role emphasizes WordPress and Elementor, page design, templates, and responsive experiences that align with brand standards.

The candidate will manage web initiatives, coordinate with stakeholders, train content contributors, and provide front-end and back-end support including PHP, JavaScript, and APIs.