Web Editor & Designer

POSITION

PURPOSE:

The Web Editor & Designer will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the College’s public websites utilizing the Modern Campus and Sidearm CMS platforms. The Web Editor & Designer will manage front-end development, work with content management systems, and be committed to accessibility standards, performance optimization, and user-centered design principles.

• Develop, implement, and maintain responsive, accessible, and user-friendly web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript within the Modern Campus CMS.
• Build and extend reusable templates, components, and content blocks based on wireframes, mockups, and design system standards.
• Collaborate with designers, content creators, and marketing stakeholders to translate business and user needs into effective web solutions.
• Ensure consistency with college branding, design systems, and digital standards across all web properties.
• Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues, including layout inconsistencies, cross-browser compatibility, and performance concerns.
• Optimize web pages for accessibility (WCAG 2.1), SEO, and overall usability.
• Support ongoing site improvements through audits, testing, and iterative enhancements to user experience.
• Contribute to documentation of templates, components, and CMS workflows to support scalability and governance.
• Stay current with front-end best practices, emerging technologies, and accessibility standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, including responsive design and modern layout techniques (Flexbox, Grid).
• Experience working with a content management system (Modern Campus CMS, Word Press, Drupal, or similar).
• Solid understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG/ADA) and front-end best practices.
• Experience debugging and optimizing front-end performance across browsers and devices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain visual and brand consistency.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

• Associate'sdegree or higher in Web Development, Computer Science, or Digital Media or a closely related field;oran equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years of professional front-end web development experience

• Experience with Modern Campus CMS, including templates, snippets, and assets.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Figma or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience working within a design system or component-based architecture.
• Basic understanding of SEO principles and analytics tools.

• Variances from regular working hours may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
• Busy working environment with numerous interruptions.

Commensurate with education and experience (this is a 12-month position to be paid over 12 months)