Western Wyoming Community College
Web Developer Job at Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs
Western Wyoming Community College, Rock Springs, WY, US, 82926
Posting Details
Position Summary Information
Posting Number
P2204
Job Title
Web Developer
Students Only
No
Job Description Summary
Win With a Career Move to Western.
At Western Wyoming Community College, one of America's leading junior colleges, we believe employees are our most valuable resource. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, growth-focused culture and our exceptional benefits package. For full-time employees, here are a few of the amazing benefits we offer:
See where your career can take you when you come run with the Mustangs!
The Web Developer is responsible for the development and maintenance of the College website. This person maintains digital content by working with the campus community, ensuring all content is accurate and assures that pages are up-to-date and follow established College standards.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES FOR WHICH THIS INDIVIDUAL IS ACCOUNTABLE
1. Develops and implements search engine optimization (SEO) strategies aimed at increasing website visibility and traffic; monitors site performance using Google Analytics and internal tools and generates regular reports to track key metrics and trends.
2. Serve as the liaison with related vendors and platform providers for all website-related tools, CMS platforms, and analytics services.
3. Centralize all related vendor communication to prevent duplicate outreach and ensure consistency in issue tracking, updates, and follow-through.
4. Structure and maintain content to support search engine optimization (SEO) best practices, including metadata, alt text, page speed, keyword strategy, and semantic HTML.
5. Manage search engine marketing campaigns, including the purchase and optimization of Google Ads (AdWords) to improve visibility, traffic, and ROI.
6. Monitor and improve search engine placement through ongoing keyword performance analysis, competitor benchmarking, and content updates.
7. Create and manage public-facing digital profiles such as Google Business Profiles, Apple Maps listings, and other directory listings to ensure accurate branding, location, hours, and engagement content (e.g., photos, reviews, posts).
8. Plans, designs, and maintains Western's interactive website templates and visual standards to ensure consistent branding, engaging imagery, and optimal functionality across all browsers and platforms.
9. Trains college personnel in the development of the official website and related materials.
10. Supports college personnel with website-related issues using a ticketing system.
11. Upholds website style guidelines to ensure consistency with Western's approved branding, proper grammar, and compliance with current web accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1.
12. Design and optimize website and digital content for mobile-first experiences, ensuring compatibility across devices and platforms.
13. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement mobile-friendly layouts, responsive designs, and user interface elements that enhance engagement and conversion on smartphones and tablets.
14. Support integration of digital assistant strategies by structuring content and metadata for voice search optimization (VSEO) and compatibility with voice-activated platforms (e.g., Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant).
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Abilities, Education, and Experience)
For those candidates who do not meet all the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education and experience, which has provided comparable knowledge and abilities, will be acceptable.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Open Date
09/05/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Unofficial transcripts are accepted for application purposes. Official transcripts are required as a condition of employment.
Estimated Salary
$59,300-$71,200
FLSA
Exempt
Position Summary Information
Posting Number
P2204
Job Title
Web Developer
Students Only
No
Job Description Summary
Win With a Career Move to Western.
At Western Wyoming Community College, one of America's leading junior colleges, we believe employees are our most valuable resource. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, growth-focused culture and our exceptional benefits package. For full-time employees, here are a few of the amazing benefits we offer:
- Employer paid contribution of 9.37% to your retirement plan with no waiting period. Who doesn't love free money?
- We cover 82% of costs related to health, dental and life insurance.
- Generous leave time to support your work/life balance with paid holidays, sick leave and vacation time, 3 personal days, and two weeks off over Christmas break! Not to mention, you get time off at Spring Break and Friday's off in the summer.
- Have you ever wanted to take an art class? Interested in exploring entrepreneurship? FREE tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents makes this dream a reality.
- Access to amenities like our Children's Center, Hay Library, aquatic center, fitness center, theatre and more.
- When adventure calls, head out to the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, take a hike around Mustang Loop, surf the local sand dunes, or jump in the car and travel to Salt Lake City, Jackson Hole, or Laramie. For a map of our area, and links to activities and places, view westernwyoming.edu/outsider.
See where your career can take you when you come run with the Mustangs!
The Web Developer is responsible for the development and maintenance of the College website. This person maintains digital content by working with the campus community, ensuring all content is accurate and assures that pages are up-to-date and follow established College standards.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES FOR WHICH THIS INDIVIDUAL IS ACCOUNTABLE
1. Develops and implements search engine optimization (SEO) strategies aimed at increasing website visibility and traffic; monitors site performance using Google Analytics and internal tools and generates regular reports to track key metrics and trends.
2. Serve as the liaison with related vendors and platform providers for all website-related tools, CMS platforms, and analytics services.
3. Centralize all related vendor communication to prevent duplicate outreach and ensure consistency in issue tracking, updates, and follow-through.
4. Structure and maintain content to support search engine optimization (SEO) best practices, including metadata, alt text, page speed, keyword strategy, and semantic HTML.
5. Manage search engine marketing campaigns, including the purchase and optimization of Google Ads (AdWords) to improve visibility, traffic, and ROI.
6. Monitor and improve search engine placement through ongoing keyword performance analysis, competitor benchmarking, and content updates.
7. Create and manage public-facing digital profiles such as Google Business Profiles, Apple Maps listings, and other directory listings to ensure accurate branding, location, hours, and engagement content (e.g., photos, reviews, posts).
8. Plans, designs, and maintains Western's interactive website templates and visual standards to ensure consistent branding, engaging imagery, and optimal functionality across all browsers and platforms.
9. Trains college personnel in the development of the official website and related materials.
10. Supports college personnel with website-related issues using a ticketing system.
11. Upholds website style guidelines to ensure consistency with Western's approved branding, proper grammar, and compliance with current web accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1.
12. Design and optimize website and digital content for mobile-first experiences, ensuring compatibility across devices and platforms.
13. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement mobile-friendly layouts, responsive designs, and user interface elements that enhance engagement and conversion on smartphones and tablets.
14. Support integration of digital assistant strategies by structuring content and metadata for voice search optimization (VSEO) and compatibility with voice-activated platforms (e.g., Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant).
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Abilities, Education, and Experience)
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, graphic design, digital media, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.
- Two - Four years of professional experience in web design or digital marketing with a demonstrated portfolio of responsive, SEO-optimized websites.
- Experience designing for mobile-first and accessibility-compliant web environments (e.g., WCAG, ADA guidelines).
- Familiarity with voice search optimization and structuring content for digital assistants (e.g., schema markup, featured snippets).
- Hands-on experience with Google Ads, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Google Business Profile management.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, administrators, and other members of the College community; strong verbal and written communication skills.
For those candidates who do not meet all the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education and experience, which has provided comparable knowledge and abilities, will be acceptable.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Web Design, Digital Media, Marketing, Computer Science, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) from a regionally accredited institution.
- Google Ads Certification (Search, Display, or Measurement specializations).
- Google Analytics Certification (GA4).
- SEO-specific training or certifications from platforms like SEMrush, Moz, or Yoast.
- UX/UI Design certifications, such as those from Coursera or Google UX Design Certificate.
- Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript or CMS platforms.
Open Date
09/05/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Unofficial transcripts are accepted for application purposes. Official transcripts are required as a condition of employment.
Estimated Salary
$59,300-$71,200
FLSA
Exempt