Web Designer Job at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in Yakima

Overview
Recruitment Period: 05/22/2026 - Until Filled

Job Type: Full‑time

Status: Full‑Time, 40 hours/week

Salary: Annual Minimum $48,000 – Annual Maximum $72,000

Hiring Rate: $23.08 – $28.85

Hire Date: July 13, 2026

Flexible Hybrid: Three Days per week in-person

Preference given to applicants in or near Yakima, WA.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.

PNWU is a drug‑free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, creation, and maintenance of the University’s website, focusing on functionality, user experience, appearance, accessibility, and conversion rate optimization.

Regularly evaluate organization and layout of websites/pages and implement appropriate information architectures to maximize user experience, website performance, and best practices.

Coordinate with other members of campus to create and modify webpages for specific purposes or outcomes. Be first point of contact for people needing help with web issues related to content, design, and images.

Design and create consistently branded digital products that provide compelling digital experiences for key audiences.

Contribute to the strategy, design, and execution of digital campaigns designed to bring people to the University’s website.

Perform other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.

Qualifications
Education:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, design, website design/development, advertising, computer science, or a related discipline.

Experience:

3–4 years of web development experience using WordPress or a similar Content Management System.

Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in web design, UI design, and UX design, including accessibility best practices.

Preferred: Experience using web analytics to optimize webpages for organic and paid traffic and conversion rate optimization.

Additional consideration given to those with HTML/CSS/JavaScript knowledge and other marketing, communications, or higher education knowledge or experience.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Ability to work in a team, flexibility to collaborate with others in a variety of circumstances, project management and prioritization skills, self‑directed workflow, problem‑solving ability, strong web design and UI/UX skills, knowledge of web analytics, conversion rate optimization, SEO, web accessibility, and best practices, strong organization, interpersonal, planning, and verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) with Roth Option

Paid Holidays

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