Web Developer

Are you a highly skilled web developer with a strong foundation in front-end architecture, responsive design, and data integration? The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Enrollment Management Communications Team is looking for a dynamic Web Developer to lead the design, development, and strategy of our digital presence. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to drive impactful web projects that directly support student recruitment, retention and engagement. You'll collaborate with a passionate, driven team and a variety of stakeholders to ensure our web content is modern, accessible, user-friendly, and aligned with UAF’s mission and brand.

As a key team member, you’ll manage and maintain enrollment-related websites, troubleshoot issues, retrofit older pages, and create compelling digital content — including photos, graphics, animations and layouts. You'll also take a strategic lead on developing site architectures, improving web usability and accessibility, and integrating data from multiple sources to inform your decisions. Your efforts will help shape the digital experience for thousands of prospective and current students.

This role also includes critical application and technical support responsibilities, using productivity software for project management, developing and managing web forms for CRM data collection, and creating engaging data visualizations with tools like Google Data Studio. You’ll bring technical expertise in UI/UX design, a sharp eye for analytics and optimization, and a proactive mindset for continuous improvement.

If you're ready to bring your web development skills to a mission-driven environment where innovation and collaboration are championed, we want to hear from you. Join us in making a real impact at UAF — where your work will help future generations of students find their path.

To thrive in this position, a candidate should possess a solid foundation in strategic marketing, communication, and public relations principles, along with proficiency in design software. Experience in conceptualizing, developing, and designing web content to reflect distinct voices and appeal to diverse audiences is essential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript, as well as the ability to provide copy editing and proofreading services when needed, with a strong command of the English language. Knowledge of SEO and web traffic metrics, along with an understanding of user experience best practices across both browser and mobile environments, is important for ensuring web effectiveness. Strong organizational and time management skills are necessary, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail. Preferred qualifications include experience with OU Campus or similar content management systems, Marketing Cloud, Salesforce/Visualforce, and Salesforce web-to-lead forms. Experience with marketing-focused copywriting or editing is also desirable. Familiarity with EnrollmentRx, FormbuilderRx, EventsRx, or the Salesforce EDA environment is a plus, as is knowledge of additional coding languages such as SQL, Python, or Apex. A minimum of three years of professional experience in a closely related field is required, along with demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, high customer service standards, and the ability to work and lead effectively within a team environment. Technical knowledge of HTML and web publishing in a professional setting is also expected.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, computer science or other related area preferred; three years of full-time employment in marketing or communications; experience in web development; demonstrated proficient verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team; demonstrated attention to detail and instructions. Excellent desktop computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Powerpoint, Google Apps suite, and Adobe Creative Cloud suite, specifically for web-based content creation. Ability to work effectively under pressure of deadlines and multiple simultaneous.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 79, based on education and experience.

Applications will be accepted for review on May 19, 2025, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE (05/18/2025).

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Bridget Thimsen, SBO Sr. HRC at bmthimsen@alaska.edu

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.