Posting Details
Position Number004394Position TitleWeb Design Specialist I - 004394DivisionFinance and AdministrationDepartment140230 - Web ServicesMinimum 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 QualificationsJob 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
These are the job duties required of the position.
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 Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date07/10/2025Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Job LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegular
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you at least 18 years of age?
- * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- * How many years of related experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * How did you hear about this position?
- USA website
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- HigherEd Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Facebook
- Word of mouth
- Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.
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http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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