Information Technology at Utah State University is seeking a creative individual to join a dynamic and fun team within IT that creates and maintains innovative websites using the University’s central content management system, Modern Campus CMS. The successful applicant will work directly with web support clients across campus, supervise student employees, and serve as a collaborative team member or project lead as assigned, utilizing Modern Campus CMS and other web evaluation tools. The ability to organize, plan, and manage projects from start to finish, to understand programming languages and frameworks, to be a self-starter, and to apply creative solutions is a must. Candidates with experience, and those with the attitude and aptitude to learn quickly, will be considered.

• Meet with clients to discuss website projects, including evaluation of feature requirements and technical specifications, and advise on content layout best practices
• Support clients with a variety of web requests, including content updates, page layout adjustments, and the build-out of new sections and sites
• Provide training and implementation support for website accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) as per University policy
• Coach and mentor student programmers on best practices and programming standards
• Utilize graphic design tools to develop features to be used within the University CMS
• Work closely and collaboratively with members of other IT teams
• Maintain a positive, friendly, and cooperative attitude while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented, deadline-driven environment
• Assist with or lead varied development projects for the University
• Be proficient or able to quickly become proficient in HTML, CSS, XSLT, and JavaScript
• Adhere to IT core competencies (http://it.usu.edu/core-competencies/)
• Other duties as assigned

Please note that the specific duties and responsibilities for each position on the Web Team are prioritized based on the University's needs, as determined through internal discussions and input from our governance group. The primary focus of this position is to:

1. Provide support for campus clients who have contracted with our team to provide full website support in our CMS
2. Evaluate existing USU websites to guide improvements in accessibility, usability, and branding.

This includes the guidance, development, and implementation of tools and platform features to support this focus.
The successful candidate will also support and train student staff working on current priority projects and USU departmental staff tasked with updating their web content, as well as support overall improvements to USU websites to meet the needs of their particular audiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Programmer I:
  • Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field from an accredited 4-year institution; OR an equivalent* combination of education plus experience is required
• Programmer II:
  • Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience in an IT-related field from an accredited 4-year institution; OR an equivalent* combination of experience plus education is required
  • Holds appropriate certifications and/or demonstrates equivalent knowledge in the area of expertise
• Programmer III:
  • Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience in an IT-related field from an accredited 4-year institution; OR an equivalent* combination of education plus experience is required
  • Holds appropriate certifications and/or demonstrates equivalent knowledge in the area of expertise
• Proven experience analyzing, developing, testing, and maintaining websites, including:
  • Web accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA) best practices
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to a non-technical audience
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to work with limited supervision, as well as collaboratively
  • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

*One year of education is equivalent to one year of experience for the combination of both education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven experience in some or all of the following:

• Content management system development
• Cross-platform browser compatibility and testing
• Bootstrap
• UX/UI
• PHP
• Figma or another similar design tool
• AI tools to streamline workflows

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” 
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 12/2025

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

*updated 10/2025