Web Developer

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is accepting applications for the Web Experience Developer at the Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (CITL). The Web Experience Developer is responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of CITL's web presence. This position combines expertise in user-centered web design with technical proficiency in Drupal and Word Press content management systems (CMS), HTML, CSS, and modern web standards to create engaging, accessible, inclusive, and responsive digital experiences that support the needs of the University community.

Working collaboratively with CITL leadership, the AI strategist, and content owners, the Web Experience Developer translates organizational goals into effective web solutions that support faculty, staff, and students.

This position is required to work on-site. It is not a remote position.

• Website Design and Development
  • Design, develop, and maintain CITL website, including:
    • Front-end code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
    • CMS themes and templates.
    • Troubleshoot and resolve layout, styling, and browser compatibility issues.
    • Optimize website performance, usability, and search engine optimization (SEO).
    • Maintain clean, well-documented code following established web standards.
  • Create visually engaging, user-centered web experiences that align with institutional branding while incorporating accessibility, inclusive design principles, and usability best practices.
  • Develop and modify page layouts, templates, navigation structures, and content components.
  • Implement responsive designs that provide consistent experiences across desktop and mobile devices.
  • Build and maintain reusable page components and content templates.
• Content Management
  • Collaborate with content owners to understand operational goals, organize information, and publish web content.
  • Assist in planning site architecture, navigation, and information organization.
  • Maintain consistency across multiple websites and digital assets.
  • Support content migration and website redesign initiatives.
  • Serve as CITL web user support.
• User Experience, Accessibility, and Inclusive Design
  • Apply user experience (UX) principles to improve website usability and engagement.
  • Ensure compliance with WCAG accessibility standards and University accessibility policies.
  • Conduct usability reviews and recommend improvements based on user feedback and analytics.
  • Collaborate with accessibility specialists to promote inclusive digital experiences.
  • Apply inclusive design principles that ensure websites are welcoming, intuitive, and usable for individuals with various backgrounds, abilities, identities, devices, and levels of digital experience.
  • Evaluate and recommend improvements that promote equitable access to information and services across the University's campus communities.
• Collaboration and Project Support
  • Work closely with CITL’s AI strategist, communications staff, instructional designers, educational technologists, and subject matter experts.
  • Participate in website planning, redesign, and strategic digital initiatives.
  • Coordinate with CITL and campus IT as well as other stakeholders regarding web infrastructure and security.
  • Stay current with emerging web technologies, Drupal developments, accessibility requirements, and design trends.
  • Consult with campus partners to incorporate accessibility, inclusive design, and user-centered best practices into web planning and development initiatives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of work experience in IT‑related functions such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network…