Web Developer III

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Web Developer serves as the primary technical lead for Florida Polytechnic University’s web presence and is responsible for developing, maintaining, optimizing, and continually enhancing the University’s websites and digital platforms. As part of the Strategic Communications team, this position collaborates closely with marketing, communications, admissions, academic departments, and campus stakeholders to create responsive, user-friendly, and brand-consistent web experiences that support the University’s strategic goals.

This role manages the day-to-day operation of the University’s WordPress content management system, including user permissions, content governance, functionality enhancements, troubleshooting, accessibility compliance, analytics integration, search engine optimization, and third-party system integrations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the University’s sole web developer responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and optimization of Florida Polytechnic University’s multiple websites and digital platforms.
• Create and implement new website layouts, landing pages, templates, and user experiences utilizing Elementor within the WordPress content management system.
• Manage the day-to-day administration of the University’s WordPress environment, including user permissions, workflows, plugin management, content governance, and system functionality.
• Manage and maintain the University’s centralized web calendar system, including integrations with departmental and campus calendars.
• Coordinate with campus departments and stakeholders to ensure calendar events, feeds, and event information are accurate, consistent, and properly integrated.
• Manage the content, scheduling, and functionality of digital screens and display systems across campus.
• Collaborate with Strategic Communications, Admissions, academic departments, and campus stakeholders to develop visually engaging, user-friendly, and brand-consistent web experiences.
• Implement and maintain website content updates, ensuring information across University web properties remains accurate, accessible, and up to date.
• Work closely with the Information Technology team to maintain the performance, reliability, security, and usability of the University’s web environment.
• Monitor and implement emerging web technologies, design trends, accessibility standards, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot website issues and provide technical support.
• Optimize website performance through search engine optimization (SEO), analytics tracking, responsive design, and continuous usability improvements.
• Coordinate and maintain third-party integrations, forms, analytics tools, accessibility tools, and other digital services.
• Ensure University websites comply with institutional brand standards, accessibility requirements, and digital communication best practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in web development, computer science, information technology, or a relevant field
• 2 years of experience in web development, website administration, or digital platform management.
• Experience developing and managing websites within WordPress, including page builders such as Elementor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional web development experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience serving as the lead or primary administrator for an enterprise-level WordPress environment.
• Graphic Design experience and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience in search engine optimization and analytics monitoring.