Design & Architecture, Web Developer, Digital Media ​/ Production

Position: 0.0
Department

Information Technology

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description

75% - Website Migration & CMS Build Support

* Assist full-time staff with migrating existing campus websites into the KU Sunflower CMS. Duties include rebuilding pages, transferring and formatting content, updating links, placing images and documents, reviewing page structure, and helping ensure migrated sites meet KU web, accessibility, and content standards.

10% - Website Maintenance & Development Support

* Assist campus staff with designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining websites in the KU Sunflower CMS. This may include routine content updates, layout adjustments, navigation updates, and general site maintenance.

10% - Web Support & Troubleshooting

* Assist in providing service and support to campus staff for web-related technical issues. Duties may include troubleshooting CMS questions, reviewing reported site issues, documenting completed fixes, and escalating more complex requests to full-time staff when needed.

5% - CMS Training & Documentation Support

* Assist with basic training and documentation for campus staff using the KU Sunflower CMS, including helping explain editing workflows, content entry practices, and standard CMS procedures.

Req  (Ex: 10567 )

32829

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses:
Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civil rights, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, , 711 TTY.

Work Schedule

Possible days/time to work: M-F, 8am - 5pm

Contact Information to Applicants

Jake Hammond

jake.hammond

Required Qualifications

* Strong attention to detail when editing web pages, links, and documents, as evidenced by application materials.

* Experience in learning and following technical procedures in new tools (e.g., CMS, ticketing system, file management tools), as evidenced by application materials.

* Basic experience creating or editing content in common tools such as Word, Google Docs, or similar applications, as evidenced by application materials.

* Excellent communication skills for working with campus partners and documenting changes, as evidenced by application materials.

* Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and follow established standards and checklists, as evidenced by application materials.

* Demonstrated interest in web content, accessibility, or user experience (through coursework, personal projects, or prior experience), as evidenced by application materials.

Advertised Salary Range

$12.00 per hour

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience using a web content management system (e.g., Drupal, Word Press, or similar), as evidenced by application materials.

* Basic familiarity with HTML and web page structure (headings, lists, links, images), as evidenced by application materials.

* Experience or coursework related to accessibility, UX, or web design, as evidenced by application materials.

* Experience editing or creating accessible PDFs (tags, headings, reading order, alt text) using tools such as Adobe Acrobat, as evidenced by application materials.

* Prior experience working in a ticketing or help desk environment, or similar customer service role, as evidenced by application materials.

* Demonstrated ability to follow technical documentation, checklists, or standards with a high degree of accuracy, as evidenced by application materials.

* Interest in building a portfolio or gaining professional experience in web, accessibility, or front-end work, as evidenced by application materials.

Position Overview

The student hourly position will support the KU Information Technology web team…