Web Developer

Salary: $35,780.00 - $42,050.00 Annually

Location : Youngstown, Ohio

Job Type: Professional Administrative

Job Number: 202600040

Division: University Relations

Department: Marketing & Communications

Opening Date: 02/11/2026

Bargaining Unit Status: Association of Professional Administrative Staff (APAS)

Salary Grade: H4

Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Summary of Position

Plans, designs, and develops web assets, templates, digital content, and brand standards within the guidelines, frameworks, best practices, policies, and restraints of university-wide content management systems. Ensures the day-to-day functionality of the assigned area's operations and services as related to any assigned program, initiative, or objective.

Position Information

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Provides front-end development working with Drupal content management system. Assists with development of user interface designs.

Writes and implements code in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery to enhance website functionality. Works with graphic and web development tools to design website elements in CMS.

Creates web applications using Drupal Webform or Views.

Troubleshoots issues related to design and functionality of websites.

Works on projects initiated by departmental request; includes meeting with department representatives as needed in order to establish goals and objects. Provides ongoing communication with departments from inception to implementation of project, as well as ongoing support as needed.

Ensures quality control of content in terms of spelling, grammar, and general readability. Ensures that code and content meets ADA standards.

Monitors, evaluates and recommends web design standards, updates, features and conventions to be utilized for technical and brand standards.

Works closely with other members of the web team on projects where needed. Interacts with student developers in an educational or support capacity as needed.

Recommends modules where appropriate.

Regularly communicates with supervisor and other staff, including student workers, as required or needed in the completion of daily tasks in support of the department's/division's overall goals and objectives.

Prepares and maintains accurate records of daily tasks in accordance with the department's/division's (or University's) policies and procedures and assures timely communication with supervisor, staff, and students where appropriate.

Gathers data and prepares reports and other information/documentation for supervisory review?related to the department's/division's programs and/or services, or one or more assigned components thereof.

Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; participates in staff development activities; attends meetings, conferences, and other events.

Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires.

Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.

Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment.

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday.

Supervision Exercised: May exercise supervision over student employees.

Reports to: Associate Director, Marketing and Advertising

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: University policies and procedures*; office practices and procedures; department/division goals and objectives*; department/division policies and procedures*; workplace safety practices and procedures*; English grammar and spelling; records management; office management; project management.

Skill in: Use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division*.

Ability to: Collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; determine material and equipment needs; compile and prepare reports; use proper research methods to gather data; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; maintain records according to established procedures; effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions; train or instruct others; move quickly and effectively from one tasks to another; work independently and in a team environment; develop and maintain effective working relationships. Developed after employment.

Minimum Qualifications: At least a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems, web design, interactive media design, or another related field; two or more years of experience in front-end user interface design, user experience design, and/or dynamic website development; experience writing code in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery; experience with Bootstrap framework; experience working in responsive website design; working knowledge, including coursework or online tutorials, of flexbox layout; experience creating web forms; familiarity with website accessibility compliance, i.e. ADA compliance; and customer service experience; and must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with Drupal Content Management System. Experience working with WordPress Content Management System, specifically utilizing Elementor page builder. Familiarity with UI/UX design tools such as Adobe XD and/or Figma. Familiarity with image editing tools such as Adobe Photoshop and/or GIMP.

At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.

Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)

Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Tuition remission

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Initiatives

Sick Leave

Vacation Accrual

Paid Holidays

State Retirement Programs

403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options

01

Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems, web design, interactive media design, or another related field?

Yes

No

02

Do you have two or more years of experience in front-end user interface design, user experience design, and/or dynamic website development?

Yes

No

03

Do you have experience writing code in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery?

Yes

No

04

Do you have experience with Bootstrap framework?

Yes

No

05

Do you have experience working in responsive website design?

Yes

No

06

Do you have working knowledge, including coursework or online tutorials, of flexbox layout?

Yes

No

07

Do you have experience creating web forms?

Yes

No

08

Do you have familiarity with website accessibility compliance, i.e. ADA Compliance?

Yes

No

09

Do you have customer service experience?

Yes

No

10

Are you currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis?

Yes

No

11

What is the highest level of education that you have attained?

Did not complete high school.

High school diploma/GED or equivalent

Some college

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Post doctoral degree

Juris doctor degree

12

Please describe your related experience, including information describing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Required Question