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Florida, United States
Onsite
Are you a talented web developer who thrives on creating exceptional digital experiences? Indian River State College is looking for a Web Developer to help shape and enhance the online presence of one of Florida's leading state colleges.
In this role, you'll combine your expertise in WordPress development, front-end design, back-end programming, and web technologies to create secure, accessible, and high-performing websites that serve thousands of students, employees, and community members. From developing custom themes and plugins to integrating APIs and optimizing site performance, you'll play a key role in advancing The River's digital strategy.
We're looking for someone who is passionate about clean code, user experience, accessibility, and continuous innovation. If you enjoy collaborating with designers, marketers, content creators, and technical teams to bring ideas to life, we'd love to meet you.
Indian River State College is a leading public institution on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are committed to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs that meet the needs of our region.
At The River, we believe every student’s and every employee’s story matters. We value the diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together across our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that is supportive, inclusive, and inspiring.
With flexible learning options online, on campus, and hybrid, we meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program expand access by providing eligible students with tuition-free opportunities, ensuring every learner has the chance to thrive.
When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a collaborative and mission-driven community where your work makes a meaningful impact. Here, your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape futures, support student success, and contribute to a college that is changing lives every day.
We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our employees through a comprehensive and competitive benefits package:
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general direction, this position supports and enhances Indian River State College’s (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 IRSC.edu 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 IRSC's communications, marketing, and business objectives while maximizing the effectiveness, performance, security, and scalability of the College's web technologies
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Front-End Development
Back-End & WordPress Development
DevOps & Site Architecture
Content Management & Performance Analysis
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required :
Preferred Experience
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.
