Front End Developer Office Provost

Front End Developer for the Office of the Provost

We are looking for a front‑end developer to manage website development and content for the Office of the Provost, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and a consistent, engaging user experience.

Responsible for creating, managing, enhancing and improving the code and front‑end systems for a number of websites managed by or affiliated with the Office of the Provost.

• Website Projects
  • Manage development, coordination and approvals for regular website projects.
  • Consult with stakeholders to maintain awareness of critical and emerging issues.
  • Ensure pieces maintain and strengthen Illinois brand standards.
  • Manage and track a digital calendar of website projects.
  • Audit current website activities and determine what should continue or sunset.
  • Represent the Office of the Provost in the Illinois Web Implementation Guidelines Group and the IT Accessibility Liaison Program.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with campus web developer community.
• Assist Director of Communications
  • Support the Communications project intake and strategy for website portions.
  • Take guidance from the Executive Vice Provost on project planning and priorities.
  • Lead strategy and production for Office of the Provost projects.
  • Translate UI and UX designs into responsive, accessible solutions.
  • Employ best‑practice web standards and conduct user‑testing on all new releases.
• Website Content Edits
  • Work closely with stakeholders for any website‑related content changes.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of work experience in IT‑related functions such as programming, network design, IT systems integration, or closely related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in developing websites, themes, templates or solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, web development or a related field.
• Experience creating websites for diverse audiences.
• Broad, general knowledge of higher education and understanding of university academic and administrative structure.
• Experience creating and editing websites using University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign templates and best practices.

• Excellent web development skills.
• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot HTML and CSS problems.
• Substantial knowledge of browser testing and debugging with excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in cross‑browser compatibility issues and workarounds.
• Understanding of best practices for accessible and responsive web design.
• Ability to manage website projects.
• Professionalism and ability to interact with senior administrative and academic officials.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, team‑based environment involving diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work under tight deadline pressure.
• Self‑motivated, independent, exercising good judgment and prioritizing tasks.
• Prepared to respond quickly to fast‑breaking developments, possibly working away from the office.
• Exercising excellent judgment and discretion.

This is a 100% full‑time Civil Service 5031 - Information Technology Technical Associate position, appointed on a 12‑month basis. Expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Salary is $50,000 - $70,000. This position is not eligible for work‑authorization sponsorship.

Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.