University Web Developer and User Experience Designer

Job Summary

The University Web Developer and User Experience Designer reports directly to the Assistant Director of Web Development, UX, and Content, and receives additional general direction from the Digital Director of Marketing and Communications, and art direction from the Senior Director of Creative Strategy and Branding. This position is a key member of the Digital Marketing and Communications (Digital) team responsible for the visual and functional design of the website(s). The incumbent continually develops and designs the look and feel driving the San José State University web presence; integrates user experience design best practices; and contributes to content strategy. The position is responsible for the web programing, design and maintenance methods, production and visual development of the home page, web templates, web components, tools and custom integrations, news pages and sites, top-level pages within the site map, all pages and sites managed by University Marketing and Communications (UMC) and the Office of the President, and enterprise-wide web and digital media. The incumbent also provides consultation and general web design and content assistance to other university departments as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the core SJSU website(s) with continually updated graphics, multimedia and visual user-interface improvements.
• Support the visual development of communications outlets including the SJSU Newsroom, Washington Square Magazine Digital Issues, and various campaign and other fundraising web properties.
• Design web interfaces and collaborate with UMC and other stakeholders on the development of interface pattern libraries.
• Integrate design patterns to university websites, campaign websites, blogs, emails, and other digital platforms.
• Following the general digital marketing direction from the Director of Digital Marketing and Communications and art direction provided by the Senior Director of Creative Strategy, create a consistent visual design for the website.
• Apply universal design principles ensuring accessibility of digital content and applications.
• Align content strategy initiatives with user experience project plans.
• Contribute to web project planning, strategy and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal and external developers on web components / templates / integrations requiring more advanced development, scripting and programming.
• Collaborate with technical and creative contributors to coordinate changes to SJSU’s interface design patterns and templates.
• Provide web graphics and general web content support to SJSU divisions and departments.
• Stay current new user-centered design trends and UX strategies.
• Create web and interface concept sketches, flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to support the design process.
• Conduct user research using formal and informal methods, interpret user needs, gather requirements by consulting stakeholders, analyze web analytics, and assess current interfaces.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation

Classification : Information Technology Consultant - Career

Anticipated Hiring Salary : $7,000 / month

CSU Salary Range : $5,158 / month - $12,730 / month

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the .

Application Procedure

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All applicants must apply within the specified application period : May 13, 2025 through May 26, 2025 . This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

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