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$ 43000 - 48000
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Job Description
Position Title: Web Developer
Department: Enrollment Management
Reports to: Director of Web Design Development and Service
Appointment: FullTime 12 months)
Status: Exempt
Position Overview
Bradley University is seeking a talented and motivated Web Developer with experience in WordPress to join our Marketing and Communications team. This entrylevel position will focus on supporting the Universitys web presence by designing developing and maintaining WordPressbased websites and related digital projects. This is an oncampus role (not remote) and visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for web technologies a keen eye for design and a drive to create functional visually appealing and userfriendly websites.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the design development and maintenance of WordPress websites ensuring they align with Bradley Universitys brand standards.
- Collaborate with the Web Development Manager and other team members to enhance website functionality design and user experience.
- Build modify and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins.
- Perform routine website updates including content changes plugin updates and security patches.
- Troubleshoot and resolve website issues including broken links formatting errors and compatibility issues.
- Optimize websites for performance accessibility and mobile responsiveness.
- Conduct quality assurance (QA) testing to ensure websites function properly across all devices and browsers.
- Collaborate with marketing content and design teams to develop webbased solutions that support university campaigns and initiatives.
- Maintain and improve search engine optimization (SEO) strategies for web content.
- Stay current on WordPress developments emerging web technologies and industry best practices.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Web Development Computer Science Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Proven experience developing and managing WordPress websites including themes and plugins.
- Proficiency in web technologies including HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript and PHP.
- Familiarity with responsive design principles and frameworks (e.g. Bootstrap).
- Basic understanding of SEO and web analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
- Excellent attention to detail organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience with graphic design tools like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator.
- Knowledge of website accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG).
- Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
- Understanding of MySQL and database management.
- Higher education or nonprofit experience is a plus.
Key Competencies
- Technical Proficiency: Strong foundational skills in WordPress and frontend development.
- ProblemSolving: Ability to identify troubleshoot and resolve webrelated challenges efficiently.
- Collaboration: Works effectively in a team environment and communicates ideas clearly.
- DetailOriented: Ensures all web content is accurate consistent and visually appealing.
- Learning Mindset: Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and improve skills.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter that addresses the qualifications of the position resume salary requirements and complete contact information for three professional references. Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.
While the review of applications will begin immediately applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health dental vision life and disability coverages FSA HSA and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. Information regarding our benefits can be found here: University is a topranked private university in Peoria Illinois offering nearly 6000 undergraduate and graduate students opportunities choices and resources to build their futures. Innovation action and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business communications education engineering fine arts health sciences liberal arts and sciences and technology.
Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.
Employment Type
Full-Time
