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Front End Web Developer - Graphic Design, Office of Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Mar 17, 2026
Front End Web Developer - Graphic Design, Office of Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Front End Web Developer - Graphic Design, Office of Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Hiring Department: Graphic Design Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1040210 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday / 8AM-5PM Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Hybrid Posting Close Date: 03/19/2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $70,000.00 - 75,000.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Position Summary The Front-End Web Designer & Developer, under general guidance from the Creative and Digital Services Creative Director, is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing a division-wide web communications strategy that supports the objectives of all departments/units within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. This individual provides guidance and oversight to web staff across the division to ensure website content is high-quality, consistent with branding, impactful, and relevant. They also stay abreast of trends in web and digital communications solutions to improve outcomes. This employee serves as a strategic partner with UIC Strategic Marketing and Communications on campus-wide digital and template initiatives to ensure alignment with university standards, while maintaining primary responsibility for operational execution, Student Affairs web implementation, and direct unit support. Duties & Responsibilities Develops and oversees website management content and design guidelines for all websites across the Office of the Vice Chancellor For Student Affairs. Coordinates with an external consulting firm and with the UIC web content management systems team to optimize approaches, outcomes, and efficiency. Based on broad input, designs and manages improvements to the web content management system to improve the end-user experience and to improve the content manager's ability to update and repurpose content. Oversees the work of content managers and web staff across all units with the Office of the Vice Chancellor For Student Affairs. Provides web content management and website hosting technical support as needed. Collaborates closely with SaTech in order to closely align the sharing of data and content across the entirety of the Office of the Vice Chancellor For Student Affairs. Oversees day-to-day operations, maintenance, and content development on the website; coordinates technical development efforts in support of content and graphic requirements; interfaces with UIC and UI COM groups on marketing and information technology, along with outside vendors, to direct ongoing website development. Monitors, measures, and evaluates website effectiveness and makes recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of website pages and content in support of the Student Affairs mission to foster student success and affinity by creating experiences that engage students in programs and services that support their learning and personal development. Oversees governance structure and site access for content authors; oversees and provides quality control for site content across the Student Affairs division; assists with managing web staff across all areas of the Student Affairs to oversee content published. Ensures adherence to branding standards and guidelines across the Office of the Vice Chancellor For Student Affairs websites. Assist/Coordinates the production of artwork for websites. Assists with marketing-related web communications initiatives, such as Google Analytics and search engine optimization. Evaluates competitor websites to evaluate best practices and to adopt new concepts and procedures to make the Student Affairs websites more helpful and impactful in meeting the targeted audience needs of prospective and current students, prospective and current faculty, staff, prospective and current patients, alumni, donors, and news media. Manage day-to-day office operations. Interview, hire, orient, lead, mentor and evaluate staff to meet departmental and organizational needs. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Required Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems Management, Information Management, and/or related field of study. Minimum of one (1) year professional level IT experience within Web UX Design & Administration which includes Web Administration, UI/UX design, maintenance of web pages and applications. May program, test or implement applications using a variety of software languages and platforms. Ensure that application(s) are compatible across multiple platforms and browsers. May also maintain and monitor website functionality and/or website security. Collaborates with internal and/or external resources to maintain current organization's information. Preferred Qualifications: One or more years of experience in web content management and design, including designing web content management structures. 1 year professional development experience in developing and/or modifying new and existing websites/code including required analysis, design, code, test, debug, implementation, and maintenance. Experience in the higher education sector is highly desired. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with web design tools and processes. Knowledge of current and emerging digital marketing strategies. Experience in website overhauls and redesigns with strong project management and quality assurance experience. Experience with Web Technologies & Programming Languages: C++, C, Python, HTML, PHP, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, WordPress, Webforms, Apache, Microsoft IIS, MS SQL Server Management Studio, Git, GitHub. Experience with UI/UX: Figma, Sketch, user research, information architecture, wireframing, prototyping, typography Experience with Adobe Software: Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD Strong ability to develop new, relevant technology skills on an ongoing basis. Ability to engage with extensive content across the Student Affairs Division to ensure it meets organization-wide objectives and follows consistent branding and positioning for multiple audiences, including prospective and current students/trainees, prospective and current faculty, alumni community, donors and funders, prospective and current patients, and news media. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple, competing projects for a wide range of departments and campuses across the Student Affairs. Ability to manage and review the content development process and branding to ensure appropriate positioning to desired target audiences and constituents. Excellent writing and editing skills. Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills. Ability to supervise, train, and coach student staff on a direct and indirect basis in order to deliver high-quality and timely work against organizational goals. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 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