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Web Designer - CAA Technology, College of Architecture, Design,& the Arts

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Mar 24, 2026


Web Designer - CAA Technology, College of Architecture, Design,& the Arts

Web Designer - CAA Technology, College of Architecture, Design,& the Arts

Hiring Department: CAA Technology

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1040229

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Posting Close Date: 04/06/2026

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $70,000.00 - 73,000.00 / Annual Salary

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Provides leadership in developing managing, and executing web-based Drupal and WordPress infrastructure and designs for all units in the College of Architecture, Design and the Arts (CADA). Offers technical expertise for web systems and equipment configurations, encompassing implementation and maintenance of web systems and software components. Assists in developing and accessing components, recommends optimal configurations, and provides technical guidance on methods, performance standards, security measures and systems analysis.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Support/manage existing web-based infrastructure utilizing Drupal, WordPress and current web technologies JavaScript, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, AJAX, SSL, and Apache, among others.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to website functionality, performance, and usability.
  • Collaborate with other members of the development team to ensure the website meets organizational goals and is aligned with the overall digital strategy.
  • Maintain websites and web servers with security updates, patching, backups, optimizations, memory utilization , management, and other necessary maintenance tasks as needed
  • Manage the deployment of new servers and implement Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline development processes.
  • Develop and design new web-based applications and features
  • Provide consultation and implementation of designs for new and existing web sites
  • Coordinate and oversee web marketing initiatives, utilizing platforms such as Google Ads across all CADA websites
  • Monitor web traffic for optimization and analysis. Utilize Google Analytics for data collection and analysis.-
  • Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
  • Incorporate SEO best practices to enhance search engine visibility and rankings.
  • Create and maintain documentation for web infrastructure and applications, including standard operating procedures and user manuals.
  • Stay up to date with emerging web technologies and trends and recommend ways to incorporate these into the organization's web presence.
  • Work with external vendors and contractors to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of web-based projects.
  • Participate in project planning, estimating, and scoping activities to ensure the timely and successful delivery of web-based projects.
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications Required:

  1. Bachelor Degree - Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems Management, related information management field of study.
  2. Minimum of one (1) year professional level IT experience within Web UX Design & Administration which includes Web Administration, UI/UX design, maintenance of web pages and applications. May program, test or implement applications using a variety of software languages and platforms. Ensure that application(s) are compatible across multiple platforms and browsers. May also maintain and monitor website functionality and/or website security. Collaborates with internal and/or external resources to maintain current organization's information.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 1+ years of professional experience in IT Development / Web, including experience with Drupal and WordPress websites.
  • Experience with front-end development technologies and methodologies.
  • Experience with responsive web design and mobile-first development.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Experience working with version control systems such as Git.
  • Experience with website performance optimization and website security best practices.
  • Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.


To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19371?c=uic

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