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Job Summary

Job Summary

We are looking for a Web Platform Developer to join our team at Student Life Technology Solutions. Your role is integral to bringing Student Life websites to life, working with a focus on supporting development and administration needs, enhancing the student experience through web platforms and related applications. You will implement, integrate, and manage websites and content management systems in cloud-based environments like U-M Pantheon using WordPress Multisite deployments. Your role also involves developing, integrating, and troubleshooting connected APIs, building user-friendly websites, and applications tailored to connect and integrate data from cloud and on-premise enterprise systems. You will assist our business unit partners in implementing solutions that leverage shared services, on-premise, or vendor-hosted systems, seeking opportunities to improve processes, websites, and integrations. Your work will enhance our approach to web design and development, and is an opportunity to be part of a ground-up development and redesign of a divisional level web design system and online presence. You will report directly to the Web Platform Administrator.

Work location is mostly remote with occasional onsite presence required.

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Responsibilities*

55% - Web Design Implementation

1. Translate wireframes and designs into high-quality code.
2. Integrate content by leveraging interfaces, APIs, and data sources.
3. Contribute to designing and implementing visually appealing and user-friendly web designs and interfaces.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative web solutions.
5. Test and develop appropriate solutions to meet Web Accessibility Standards.

20% - Web Platform Development

1. Develop and maintain cloud-based websites, web applications, and infrastructure using interfaces, APIs, and data sources.
2. Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code.

15 % - Web Platform Administration

1. Monitor and optimize the performance of cloud-based web hosting solutions.
2. Perform regular security assessments and implement measures to protect sensitive data.
3. Triage, investigate, and resolve requests related to website or web application issues, break/fix items, or other varying issues that arise from the units we serve.

10% - Outreach and Professional Development

1. Be an ambassador for TechSolutions, identifying opportunities for innovation and providing general technology assistance.
2. Engage in professional development activities to stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends.

Required Qualifications*

1. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience (e.g., internships, coursework, or projects).
2. 2+ years of experience in web design, implementation or development.
3. Experience developing in or for the WordPress or other CMS platform.
4. Proficiency in HTML, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, or jQuery.
5. Experience with version control systems, preferably Git.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Benefits at the University of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

1. Generous time off
2. A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
3. Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
4. Life insurance
5. Long-term disability coverage
6. Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Additional Information

This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.

Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

Relocation will not be offered for this role.

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Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Opening ID

268781

Working Title

Web Platform Designer

Job Title

Web Designer/Admin Inter

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Dsa Central Administ

Department

SL Technology Solutions

Posting Begin/End Date

9/18/2025 - 10/02/2025

Salary

$59,000.00 - $69,000.00

Career Interest

Information Technology

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