Web Developer

Waxahachie, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Institutional Mission

Nelson University exists to equip students spiritually academically professionally and cross-culturally for their God-given careers and callings.

Reports to: Vice President for Marketing & PR

Position Overview

The Web Developer at Nelson University plays a key role in advancing the institutions digital presence and supporting its Christ-centered mission. This position is responsible for building maintaining and optimizing the universitys primary website academic program pages enrollment-focused landing pages intranet and other digital experiences that serve prospective students current students faculty staff alumni advancement and community partners.

Working closely with the Marketing & PR team Enrollment/Admissions vendors and IT the Web Developer transforms design concepts into responsive accessible high-performing web and mobile experiences that reinforce the universitys brand support recruitment efforts and contribute to a seamless user journey across all digital touchpoints.

Major Responsibilities

May include but are not limited to the following:

Web Development & Maintenance

Develop update and maintain Nelson Universitys websites landing pages microsites and digital forms including mobile experiences.
Translate design mockups and brand guidelines into functional mobileresponsive web pages using HTML CSS JavaScript and CMS tools.
Create and maintain program pages optimized for recruitment clarity and user flow.
Partner with external vendors as needed to complete larger projects

CRM Integrations & Functionality

Oversee and maintain integrations between the university website and CRM systems (e.g. Elements 25live Slate) including inquiry forms events and lead-tracking tools.
Implement third-party APIs plugins and embedded tools to enhance site functionality.

Optimization & Performance

Ensure fast load times clean code SEO best practices and web accessibility standards across all site assets.
Conduct routine quality assurance testing across all browsers devices and screen sizes.

Security & Compliance

Collaborate with IT to maintain security data integrity and compliance with privacy and accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG).
Perform updates backups and monitoring to mitigate vulnerabilities.

Content & Team Collaboration

Partner with Marketing & PR to implement branding messaging and storytelling across the website.
Support content editors across campus with training documentation and troubleshooting.
Assist with web analytics setup tracking tagging and performance reporting.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Stay informed on emerging web technologies higher education digital trends and creative best practices.
Recommend new tools workflows and enhancements to drive continuous improvement in web strategy and user experience.

Required Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Web Development Information Technology or a related field.

Preferred Education

Masters degree in a related field.

Qualifications

Commitment to the doctrinal convictions of Nelson University and the Assemblies of God (AG)
Proficiency in HTML CSS JavaScript and responsive design frameworks.
Experience with CMS platforms (WordPress).
Understanding of UI/UX principles and design tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud).
Strong debugging problem-solving and QA testing skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects meet deadlines and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills / Detail oriented
Works efficiently under pressure and consistently meets deadlines
High degree of personal initiative and motivation
Commitment to excellence innovation and supporting the mission and values of Nelson University.

Preferred

Experience integrating CRM platforms (e.g. Elements) with web assets.
Familiarity with SEO strategy schema markup and analytics tools (Google Analytics Tag Manager etc.).
Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and related compliance practices.
Experience with Asana (Project Management)
Familiarity with higher education nonprofit or mission-driven organizations.
Experience working in cross-functional teams involving marketing admissions and IT.

Schedule

This is an onsite position. The person hired for this position will be required to work in person at our Waxahachie Texas location. The work hours are full time MondayFriday 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. Occasional evenings or weekends may be required during major web launches recruitment cycles or university events.

Application Process: Complete the fields to the right of this screen under Apply here. These fields contain intake information. After clicking submit application you will be taken to the Nelson Employment Application where you will be asked to list references and previous employment positions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Human Resources Office at Your resume may be included when submitting the application to the Human Resources Office.

Note:

This position is not exempt from overtime in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. Join us in shaping the future of Nelson University and empowering students to fulfill their potential!

Nelson University (formerly Southwestern Assemblies of God University) is a vibrant private Christian university located just 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie. Founded in 1927 the university now offers over 70 associate bachelors masters and doctoral degrees available on campus and online.

As an evangelical Christian institution rooted in Biblical truth Nelson University fosters a Spirit-empowered community where faculty staff and students are encouraged to live out their faith with purpose and integrity. We are passionate about equipping our team members to make a meaningful impact in both personal and professional spheres embodying values that inspire and transform.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Nelson Univetsity is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color national origin disability pregnancy or any other status protected under applicable federal state or local law. Consistent with its Christian heritage and mission and where permitted by law Nelson University reserves the right to exercise a religious preference in employment and seeks to hire indiviauls who affirm and support the instituions mission and statment of faith. These principles apply to all employment practices across the University. Nelson University is committed to a hiring process gounded in qualifications merit and the operational needs of the instituion.

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