Web Developer & CMS Solutions Specialist - #002861

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC is seeking a Web Developer & CMS Solutions Specialist to support the university’s web presence, focusing on front-end development, CMS enhancements, accessibility, and digital experience optimization.

You will develop and maintain CMS templates and components, translate designs into accessible pages, and collaborate with designers, marketers, and IT partners to deliver scalable web solutions while staying current with emerging technologies and

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without immigration sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of related web development experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing or maintaining websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Demonstrated experience creating, updating, or maintaining web content in a content management system.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CMS templates, page layouts, reusable components, and custom web functionality.
• Translate approved designs, wireframes, and content needs into accessible, mobile-friendly web pages.
• Support CMS-managed content, feature areas, landing page elements, embedded tools, social media integrations, and related web functionality.
• Troubleshoot layout, styling, browser behavior, mobile display, accessibility, usability, performance, and functionality issues.
• Test new and updated web features before launch.
• Collaborate with content creators, designers, marketers, web administrators, IT partners, and campus stakeholders to implement practical and scalable web solutions.
• Maintain documentation and stay current with emerging web technologies, UX trends, accessibility requirements, and CMS capabilities.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

XML

XSL

CMS

Accessibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Modern Campus CMS (OmniUpdate)

WordPress

Job description

Overview

Web Developer & CMS Solutions Specialist – 002861 | Western Carolina University

Department: Marketing

Position Summary: The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA). Western Carolina University seeks a Web Developer & CMS Solutions Specialist to support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the university’s web presence. This position focuses on front-end development, CMS enhancements, accessibility implementation, and digital experience optimization across WCU websites by creating accessible, responsive, and user-friendly digital experiences.

The position develops and maintains CMS templates, page layouts, reusable components, and custom functionality; translates approved designs, wireframes, and content needs into maintainable web pages; and uses front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, and XSL to support CMS-managed content, feature areas, landing page elements, embedded tools, social media integrations, and related web functionality. The position also troubleshoots layout, styling, browser behavior, mobile display, accessibility, usability, performance, and functionality issues; tests new and updated web features before launch; and supports ongoing improvements to website accessibility, consistency, page load speed, and overall digital experience. In collaboration with content creators, designers, marketers, web administrators, IT partners, and campus stakeholders, this role provides CMS guidance, implements practical and scalable web solutions, maintains documentation, and stays current with emerging web technologies, user experience trends, accessibility requirements, and CMS capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CMS templates, page layouts, reusable components, and custom web functionality.
• Translate approved designs, wireframes, and content needs into accessible, mobile-friendly web pages.
• Support CMS-managed content, feature areas, landing page elements, embedded tools, social media integrations, and related web functionality.
• Troubleshoot layout, styling, browser behavior, mobile display, accessibility, usability, performance, and functionality issues.
• Test new and updated web features before launch.
• Collaborate with content creators, designers, marketers, web administrators, IT partners, and campus stakeholders to implement practical and scalable web solutions.
• Maintain documentation and stay current with emerging web technologies, UX trends, accessibility requirements, and CMS capabilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of front-end web development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, and XSL.
• Knowledge of content management systems and reusable web components.
• Knowledge of web accessibility, usability, responsive design, and UX best practices.
• Skill in building, maintaining, and troubleshooting CMS templates, layouts, and web functionality.
• Skill in translating designs and content needs into accessible, mobile-friendly web pages.
• Ability to identify and resolve layout, browser, mobile display, performance, and functionality issues.
• Ability to test web features for accessibility, responsiveness, usability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Ability to document technical processes and provide CMS guidance to users.
• Ability to collaborate with designers, marketers, IT partners, and campus stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without immigration sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree and one to three years of related web development experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing or maintaining websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Demonstrated experience creating, updating, or maintaining web content in a content management system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Modern Campus CMS (formerly OmniUpdate); building reusable templates, widgets, or CMS components; and working knowledge of XSL and XML.
• Experience with WordPress or similar platforms, support for large-scale websites or digital governance initiatives, web performance optimization and analytics tools, and implementation of accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1 AA.

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered, you must apply online. Please include a resume, link to work portfolio, and three professional letters of recommendation to complete the application process.

For more information please contact Deborah Millican (dsmillican at email.wcu.edu).

AA/EOE Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call [phone] or email at jobs at wcu.edu.

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