Web Programmer & UX Designer

New Mexico Junior College; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Junior College seeks a Web Programmer & UX Designer to maintain the college website and enhance the digital user experience. The role blends front‑end coding, UX/UI design, and visual web design to deliver modern, accessible, mobile‑friendly experiences while ensuring brand consistency across templates and interactive components.

The candidate will work on improving site performance, implementing accessibility standards, and supporting enrollment through data‑driven optimizations with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Web Development, Computer Science, UX/UI, Digital Media, or related field.
• 2+ years in front‑end development, UX/UI, or CMS administration.
• Proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, accessibility, CMS (Cascade, OmniCMS, Drupal, WordPress, etc.), and design tools (Adobe XD, Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, etc.); GA4/Tag Manager experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain website pages, components, forms, templates and interactive elements using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and CMS.
• Improve site performance, mobile responsiveness, and cross‑browser reliability.
• Design visually appealing, brand‑consistent web layouts, page templates, graphics, icons, and interface components.
• Translate brand guidelines and campaign concepts into functional page designs.
• Lead UX enhancements including navigation, information architecture, usability testing, wireframes, prototypes, and user flows.
• Apply user‑centered design principles to support the student journey from exploration to enrollment.
• Collaborate with Graphics & Design Specialist to adapt assets for web use and maintain visual consistency.
• Create and optimize web‑ready graphics, hero images, banners, icons, infographics, and visual elements.
• Ensure images and assets follow accessibility and performance best practices.

Skills

UX/UI principles

Responsive design

Accessibility

Data-driven UX

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Web Development

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Related field degree

Tools

Cascade CMS

OmniCMS

Drupal

WordPress

Adobe XD

Figma

Photoshop

Job description

TITLE: Web Programmer & UX Designer

REPORTS TO: Director of Marketing & Communications

SUMMARY

Develops, designs, and maintains the College website and digital user experience. This position blends front‑end programming, UX/UI design, and visual web design/graphics creation to produce modern, accessible, mobile‑optimized digital experiences. Ensures consistent brand application across web templates, page layouts, design elements, and interactive components. Combines technical development, visual design, accessibility compliance, SEO, and analytics‑driven optimization to support enrollment, recruitment, and student success.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Development & Maintenance

• Build and maintain website pages, components, forms, templates and interactive elements using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and CMS.
• Improve site performance, mobile responsiveness, and cross‑browser reliability.

UX, UI & Web Design

• Design visually appealing, brand‑consistent web layouts, page templates, graphics, icons, and interface components for use across the College website.
• Translate brand guidelines, campaign concepts, and creative direction into functional, user‑friendly page designs.
• Lead UX enhancements including navigation, information architecture, usability testing, wireframes, prototypes, and user flows.
• Apply user‑centered design principles to support the student journey from exploration to enrollment.

Graphics & Visual Digital Assets

• Collaborate with the Graphics & Design Specialist to adapt campaign assets for web use and maintain visual consistency across digital channels.
• Create and optimize web‑ready graphics, hero images, banners, icons, infographics, and visual elements that enhance page clarity and engagement.
• Ensure images and digital assets follow accessibility and performance best practices (compression, alt text, scaling).

Accessibility & SEO

• Ensure WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility (alt text, semantic structure, ARIA labels, color contrast).
• Implement SEO best practices and schema; partner with Director on campaign landing pages and conversion tracking.

Analytics, Optimization & Testing

• Configure and maintain analytics tools (GA4, Tag Manager, heatmaps).
• Conduct data‑driven UX refinements, A/B testing, and landing‑page optimizations.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve site performance and conversion rates.

Governance & Training

• Train and support content editors on CMS standards, design coherence, accessibility, and web best practices.
• Maintain web governance documentation, brand‑aligned templates, and publishing standards.

Other

• Coordinate web integrations (CRM forms, event calendars, applications, chatbots) in collaboration with IT and Enrollment Management.
• Perform other duties as required.

Nothing contained herein shall limit the President in assigning the employee to any of the various college activities for which he/she would be qualified in order to meet the needs of New Mexico Junior College.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s in Web Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, UX/UI, Digital Media, or related field required; experience in higher‑ed/public sector preferred.
• 2+ years in front‑end development, UX/UI, or CMS administration.
• Proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, accessibility, common CMS (Cascade, OmniCMS, Drupal, WordPress, etc.), and design tools (Adobe XD, Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, etc.); GA4/Tag Manager experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong web standards, responsive design, and accessibility knowledge.
• UX methods (personas, user flows, wireframes, prototypes, testing).
• Analytical mindset; ability to turn data into UX improvements.
• Collaboration with non‑technical stakeholders; clear documentation.

Additional Information:

In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.