Position Number 004394
Position Title Web Design Specialist I - 004394
Division Finance and Administration
Department 140230 - Web Services
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or computer science from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and one year of web design experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Web Services department is seeking to hire a Web Design Specialist I. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
- Assists the web development team in building and maintaining an active and effective public web presence for the University with a focus on both design and usability.
- Uses HTML, CSS and JavaScript to create/modify tools in the CMS (snippets, assets and components) designed to provide a more diverse look and feel to the present site and to meet the University’s communications and marketing needs.
- Utilizes artistic design skills and technical development to ensure the website functions appropriately, is mobile responsive and meets accessibility requirements.
- Ensures that the website is compatible with all types of devices (mobile and desktop) and with all browsers.
- Has working knowledge of graphic design software Adobe Photoshop.
- Works with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat to create accessible PDFs.
- Works collaboratively with the IT and Marketing departments and content contributors.
- Performs SEO and accessibility audits of website including broken links checker and page structure for improvement and optimization.
- Works with faculty and staff to maintain program/department pages using the template-based content management system and ensures that accessible designs are implemented in the web content.
- Keeps up to date with the latest technology and programming trends.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
- Related duties as required.
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 07/10/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Working Days Monday - Friday
Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Location Main Campus
Full-time or Part-Time Full Time
Regular or Temporary Regular
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