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Front-End Web Developer

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
$70,000 to $80,000, commensurate with experience.
United States, Virginia, Charlottesville
1215 Lee Street (Show on map)
Mar 13, 2025
The Office of University Communications at the University of Virginia seeks a front-end developer who is passionate about merging the art of web design and programming to showcase UVA Today news stories and multimedia, as well as other marketing content, on our websites and mass email platforms. The successful candidate will be able to help curate a range of varied written and visual news content daily and create beautiful, accessible and frequently interactive web pages and emails that engage our audiences. The front-end developer will be part of a four-person Digital Development and User Experience team and will collaborate with a large, multi-functional group of professionals including news writers, editors, photographers, video producers, designers and marketers, all supporting University Communications' goal to position UVA as a model of excellence in public higher education. University Communications' aim is to inform and inspire our audiences, ensuring the University's impact is widely recognized in our broad UVA community, across the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond. Key Responsibilities: Develop visually compelling and interactive web pages and daily emails for UVA Today, the University's news and content platform. Create and maintain online interactive and multimedia content, including photo galleries, slide shows, animations, videos, and other embedded digital elements . Ensure content meets digital accessibility standards and is responsive across multiple browsers and mobile devices. Contribute to improvements in the day-to-day functionality of UVA Today's website and emails, including best practices for search engine optimization. Play an integral role in UVA Today website and email design. Contribute to other Digital Development and User Experience team projects, including refresh projects and quality assurance testing for a range of the websites maintained by University Communications. Perform other tasks as assigned, including improvements to our onsite search tool and calendar function. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in web design, web development, computer science or a related discipline Minimum of one year of experience, preferably in a fast-paced, content-driven environment; two or more years strongly preferred. Experience managing websites and website design projects Focused attention to detail, ability to work independently, capability for managing multiple projects simultaneously, and driven to pursue continuous skill growth Ability to adapt to new digital tools and emerging technologies and digital design trends Required Skills: UX/UI design HTML5 HTML Email Development CSS3 JavaScript A JavaScript Library such as jQuery or Tailwind SVG Animations Working with a CMS Adobe Suite Microsoft Suite Testing/Debugging Responsive Development Preferred Qualifications Experience managing mass email programs Knowledge of digital accessibility WCAG AA requirements Experience with SEO best practices Anticipated Hiring Range: $70,000 to $80,000, commensurate with experience. About University Communications It is our privilege to tell the remarkable and evolving story of the University of Virginia. We are writers, artists, strategists, communicators, and brand stewards, proudly celebrating, promoting, and publicizing UVA's iconic reputation, accomplishments, brand, and history. Visit our website to find an overview of our latest work, an introduction to our team, and further communications resources. This position will remain open until filled. This is an exempt-level, benefited position. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Bill Crane, Senior Recruiter, at Xer5ff@virginia.edu. To Apply: Please apply through the University job board, Careers at UVA, and search for R0070662. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' or through their 'Jobs Hub'. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: One year of experience Licensure: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs. . The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.