Web Developer & CMS Solutions Specialist – 002861

Western Carolina University

Department:
Marketing

About WCU:
Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year.
Including:
2025 – Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
2024 –
Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400
employers across all industries.
2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in
North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC systems
westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy
and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on
the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include
employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also
available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the
constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a
discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts,
12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at
least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental
leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs,
certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary:
The
primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina
Human Resources Act (EHRA).

Western Carolina University seeks a Web Developer & CMS Solutions Specialist to support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the universitys web
presence. This position focuses on front-end development, CMS enhancements, accessibility implementation, and
digital experience optimization across WCU websites by creating accessible, responsive, and user-friendly digital
experiences.

The position develops and maintains CMS templates, page layouts, reusable components, and
custom functionality; translates approved designs, wireframes, and content needs into maintainable web pages; and uses front-end
technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, and XSL to support CMS-managed content, feature areas, landing page elements, embedded tools,
social media integrations, and related web functionality.

The position also troubleshoots layout, styling, browser behavior, mobile
display, accessibility, usability, performance, and functionality issues; tests new and updated web features before launch; and supports
ongoing improvements to website accessibility, consistency, page load speed, and overall digital experience. In collaboration with content
creators, designers, marketers, web administrators, IT partners, and campus stakeholders, this role provides CMS
guidance, implements practical and scalable web solutions, maintains documentation, and stays current with emerging web technologies, user
experience trends, accessibility requirements, and CMS capabilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And
Abilities

• Knowledge of front-end web development using HTML, CSS,
  JavaScript, XML, and XSL.
• Knowledge of content management systems and reusable
  web components.
• Knowledge of web accessibility, usability, responsive design, and UX best practices.
• Skill in building,
  maintaining, and troubleshooting CMS templates, layouts, and web functionality.
• Skill in translating
  designs and content needs into accessible, mobile-friendly web pages.
• Ability to identify and resolve layout, browser, mobile
  display, performance, and functionality issues.
• Ability to test web features for accessibility, responsiveness, usability, and
  cross-browser compatibility.
• Ability to document technical processes and provide CMS guidance to
  users.
• Ability to collaborate with designers, marketers, IT partners, and campus stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities Required for this position:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Interested candidates must already be legally
  authorized to work in the United States and will not require any immigration sponsorship or support.
• Bachelors degree and one to
  three years of related web development experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience
  developing or maintaining websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Demonstrated
  experience creating, updating, or maintaining web content in a content management system.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred qualifications include experience with Modern Campus CMS, formerly OmniUpdate; experience
  building reusable templates, widgets, or CMS components; and working knowledge of XSL
  and XML. Additional preferred experience includes WordPress or similar web platforms, support for large-scale
  websites or digital governance initiatives, web performance optimization and analytics tools, and implementation of accessibility standards
  such as WCAG 2.1 AA.

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Special Instructions to
Applicants:
To be considered, you must apply online.

Please include a resume, link to work portfolio, and a three
professional letters of recommendation to complete the application process.

For more information please contact Deborah Millican at
dsmillican@email.wcu.edu

AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity;
religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information;
political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and
policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and
interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University
Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by
request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the
Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in
Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security,
police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire
safety.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/34564

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