Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction this position supports and enhances Indian River State Colleges (The River) primary website and related digital platforms through front-end and back-end web development platform administration and technical implementation. Designs develops maintains and improves and associated web applications to deliver accessible user-focused and high-performing digital experiences. Converts approved UI/UX designs into responsive standards-compliant websites and develops custom WordPress themes plugins and integrations. Oversees code deployment hosting support platform administration and the implementation of modern web technologies and APIs to expand functionality. Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure web solutions align with IRSCs communications marketing and business objectives while maximizing the effectiveness performance security and scalability of the Colleges web technologies

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Front-End Development

• Translate design mockups and wireframes into semantic responsive and cross-browser compatible web pages using HTML5 CSS3/SASS and JavaScript.
• Ensure all front-end code strictly adheres to modern accessibility guidelines (WCAG 2.1 AA) and mobile-first design principles.
• Maintain visual consistency across the colleges web ecosystem ensuring pixel-perfect alignment with IRSC brand standards.

Back-End & WordPress Development

• Develop test and maintain custom WordPress plugins and themes from scratch using PHP.
• Integrate internal and third-party APIs (e.g. student systems CRM platforms event calendars) to display dynamic data securely on the site.
• Optimize database queries and server-side code to ensure fast page load speeds and high performance.

DevOps & Site Architecture

• Manage the and other properties code repository and deployment workflows across Pantheons Multidev Dev Test and Live environments.
• Use Git version control to manage code collaboration branching and merging seamlessly.
• Run routine technical updates troubleshoot plugin conflicts and ensure security patches are applied without downtime.

Content Management & Performance Analysis

• Assist in the ongoing management of site content and update requests in conjunction with the Web Manager
• Use analytics usability best practices feedback and institutional priorities to make informed content and publishing decisions. Create or remove pages based on strategy institutional needs or Content Editors input. Address non-compliance issues through guidance consulting or if necessary revocation of access or reassignment to training.
• Guide on budget or resource needs to sustain user-driven websites and microsites including developing third-party integrations.

• Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required :

• Bachelors degree
• Minimum of three (3) years of related web development experience
• Proficiency in HTML5 CSS3 (including modern layouts like Flexbox/Grid) JavaScript (ES6) and PHP.
• Deep understanding of the WordPress core the template hierarchy hooks filters and custom post types.
• Strong experience using Git for source control and collaboration.
• Working knowledge and experience of DNS configurations and domain management
• Experience with web design principles UX and UI design to create visually appealing and user-friendly websites
• Knowledge of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) principles and AI aggregation techniques to optimize content for search engines and drive organic traffic.
• Proficiency in using web analytics tools like Google Analytics to track content performance analyze user engagement and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong project management skills to coordinate projects and manage timelines resources and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• A sharp eye for details and commitment to quality.
• Ability Work collaboratively and communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences including designers content creators copywriters and department heads).

Preferred Experience

• Pantheon Hosting: Familiarity with Pantheon workflows Terminus CLI and managing upstream updates.
• API Integration: Proven experience consuming RESTful API endpoints.
• Higher Education / Accessibility: Experience working within an institutional setting or designing for ADA/Section 508 web compliance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as sedentary work involving lifting items above more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files ledgers and small tools above twenty-five (25) pounds. Although a sedentary job is defined as one that involves sitting a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met. Indian River State College expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities. To perform this job successfully the employee must possess the skills or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication be able to learn and apply new technology and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

Classification

Supervisory

FLSA Exempt

Employment Type

Compensation and Application Deadline