Web Application Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the university’s CMS (Modern Campus) while developing custom web applications that support digital strategy and user experience goals.
• Drive technical improvements for web platforms, including scalable CMS enhancements, integrations, and PHP-based application development in Linux environments using MySQL and Oracle databases.
• Partner with IT, design, communications, and leadership teams to deliver functional web solutions that align with accessibility, branding, and web standards.
• Support reliable system performance through troubleshooting, ticket resolution, documentation, training, and communication with stakeholders and vendors.

What We’re Looking For

• A creative and energetic IT professional to lead and manage the university’s CMS that is self‑driven and organized.
• A trusted advisor with strong judgment, capable of navigating complex decision pathways and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to guide technical teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in content management systems and web development or equivalent.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong knowledge of management and custom development using the organization’s CMS.
• Experience in XSLT development and fundamentals.
• Knowledge of ensuring compliance with web standards, accessibility, and branding.
• Ability to create training/user guides and documentation for CMS best practices.
• Ability to collaborate with IT and design teams to improve site functionality.
• Strong experience in PHP development and fundamentals of custom web applications using MySQL and Oracle databases.
• Experience in API integrations and automation practices.
• Experience in Linux CLI navigation.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

Job Close Date:
July 12, 2026

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EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.