Job Description

Web Designer

The Web Designer is responsible for website design, front-end development, and ongoing maintenance of official Fort Lewis College websites, emails, third-party applications, and other digital initiatives. This position supports the campus community by providing helpdesk services for stakeholders and partners, while also collaborating within the Web Management Team and the Marketing & Communications Department to improve processes, workflows, and project management efficiency. The ideal candidate will be an ambitious self-starter and natural problem solver who values continuous learning and delivers exceptional customer service. They will bring strong attention to detail, balancing daily tasks with long-term projects, and demonstrate the ability to thrive independently, as part of the web team, and within the larger Marketing & Communications department. A passion for higher education and its transformative impact is essential. While on-site presence is preferred, remote work may be considered for the right candidate.

Minimum qualifications:

• A degree or certification from an accredited college or university in website design or front end web development or related field
• 3+ years of experience developing websites with HTML and CSS
• 1+ years experience with JavaScript
• Experience with full cycle web development, including audit, content planning, design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Create and optimize website graphics
• Experience using AI tools to write, modify, and/or troubleshoot code to improve efficiency and ensure consistent quality for development projects
• Knowledge of 508 and WCAG 2.1 accessibility compliance and implementation practices

Major responsibilities:

• Utilize HTML/CSS, and JavaScript to audit, plan, design, develop, troubleshoot, and maintain the Fort Lewis College website and subsites
• Understand and manage the current CMS, set up permissions, code in Razor, work with APIs, and/or ADA compliance
• Design and develop new, accessible, responsive templates, components, webpages, and websites within the current content management system
• Design and develop website templates for third-party systems such as Slate, Canvas, and Modern Campus Catalog
• Work with APIs to integrate third-party tools and services
• Maintain knowledge of 508 and WCAG 2.1 accessibility compliance and implementation practices and produce and remediate digitally accessible materials
• Ensure that new and existing designs meet usability and user experience best practices through knowledge share, audit, and A/B testing
• Consistently maintain the FLC brand and adhere to the FLC Web Governance Policy and style guides
• Provide helpdesk support and training to content management team members to ensure efficient turnaround for website updates
• Design email templates and format emails to display properly on a number of platforms
• Meet project deadlines
• Help the web team develop and maintain internal best practices and processes
• Perform other duties as assigned

This position reports to the Director of Web Development and as part of the Marketing & Communications department. Supervision of student interns may be required.

Work conditions:

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic)
• Ability to work in a confined area
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, crouch, kneel, stand, walk, climb, lift, grasp, sit, talk, and use hands and fingers to operate a camera, computer, and telephone equipment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer and camera work
• Moderate lifting is required

Travel:

• Less than 5% travel time is expected for this position

FLSA status/position type/expected hours of work:

• Exempt
• Part Time .90FTE
• Permanent
• Full Year
• This position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Flexibility in scheduling is available.

Compensation:

The salary range is $51,300 to $56,700 at .90FTE (annualized $57K to $63K), plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Process:

A complete application packet includes:

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Applicant materials received by 11:59 PM on October 5, 2025, will receive full consideration.

The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts, and pass a background check.

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