Web Developer (Temporary) Job at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Kenosha

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• Position Title :
• Web Developer (Temporary)##
• Job Category :
• Academic Staff##
• Employment Type :
• Terminal (Fixed Term)##
• Job Profile :
• Web Developer##
• Job Duties :
• Leads and participates in the design, development, layout, coding, maintenance, and support of websites and applications to meet the needs of functional users. Designs, develops, and deploys custom interactive web applications and integrates logically designed databases.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
• Audit existing website content, structure, and functionality in CommonSpot.
• Meet with department administrators and faculty to discern what information needs to be migrated to intranet and / or public facing website.
• Transfer necessary information to the WordPress site based on existing or improved design standards.
• Migrate all relevant content (pages, documents, media, links, etc.) to WordPress.
• Ensure accurate URL mapping and implement 301 redirects to maintain SEO.
• Rebuild or replace custom functionality / modules in WordPress, if applicable.
• Conduct QA testing to ensure a seamless user experience and proper functionality.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to review progress and gather feedback.
• Provide documentation and training for ongoing site maintenance in WordPress.##
• Key Job Responsibilities :
• Serves as a subject matter expert, consultant, and main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding website and application options, design, maintenance, and support
• Monitors website use and trends, status of projects, and reviews work for completion / quality
• Evaluates and implements open source and commercial products to meet project needs
• Investigates, resolves, and recommends solutions to website problems and performance issues such as speed of access
• Designs, develops, and deploys web applications and integrate databases based on relevant website coding scripts
• Contributes to website strategy and recommends changes to leadership
• Department :
• University Advancement
• Compensation :
• $63,000 - $68,000 commensurate with qualifications##
• Required Qualifications :
• Proven experience migrating websites from legacy CMS platforms (e.g., CommonSpot) to WordPress.
• Strong knowledge of WordPress (including themes, plugins, and custom development).
• Solid understanding of SEO best practices related to site migrations.
• Ability to manage full migration lifecycle with minimal supervision.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.##
• Preferred Qualifications :
• Experience working with higher education, nonprofit, or government websites (if applicable).
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1 compliance).
• Design skills or the ability to closely replicate / update existing visual identity
• Education :
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, or three years' experience in web design, integration, coding, etc.
• Physical Demands
• Ability to work for extended periods at a computer; requires other office demands, including eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Working Conditions and Environment
• On-site / Remote
• How to Apply :
• To apply, click the
• Apply
• button at the top of this page. Please upload your resume and cover letter. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please submit your application materials by
• September 29, 2025
• . Applications received after this date may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.##
• Legal Notices and Important Information
• Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.Note : Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.##
• Reasonable Accommodations
• It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.##
• Parkside Crime Statistics Report
• In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.##
• Transcript Requirement
• Please note : Transcriptions will be required upon hire.
• EEO Statement
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.and one-on-one faculty attention have been our hallmark, and continue to be part of an experience that brightens futures. Our student-centric approach means students are never taught by assistants, don't get lost in a crowd, and do get to work side-by-side with faculty dedicated to their success.to our students that's unparalleled. An affordable, high-quality education is an investment in one's future, and we believe the cost of an education should not prevent any student from achieving his or her educational and professional goals.Parkside students receive a
• strong return on their investment
• . We empower our graduates and certificate recipients with the knowledge and practical skills vital to achieving personal and professional success in the changing local and global communities in which they live and work. And our ever-growing academic reputation, regional status, and location along the
• Milwaukee-Chicago corridor
• provides students with access to the region’s top employers.set on 700 acres of natural Wisconsin prairie and woodland, you’ll find energetic students making the most of their higher-education experience. With open spaces like our on-campus disc golf course, a diverse variety of student organizations, and our position as a regional center for the performing arts, Parkside is a community that's easy to call home.

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