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WEB DESIGNER

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Chicago

Sep 22, 2025

Position Details

Job Title	WEB DESIGNER
Position Number	8101661
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name	UNIV MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
Location Code	UNIVERSITY MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	Web Standards & Compliance Leadership Lead the implementation and maintenance of web compliance and quality assurance standards, including accessibility (WCAG), UX best practices, content quality, and brand alignment. Serve as the product owner for compliance-related processes and tools within Loyola's enterprise CMS (Terminalfour). Monitor web performance and compliance using Siteimprove, Google, and other tools (including AI platforms); analyze findings and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders. Own and manage workflows, permissions, tools, and contributor guidelines that support effective governance and content quality control across LUC.edu. Identify gaps in compliance, recommend solutions, and track resolution progress through defined processes. Partnership & Enablement Act as a trusted advisor to campus web contributors, providing clear guidance on how to meet standards without sacrificing user experience or content effectiveness. Lead contributor training, onboarding, and the development of self-service resources, including documentation, how-to guides, and compliance checklists. Collaborate closely with the rest of the UMC Digital team on projects, including direct support on design builds as needed. Monitoring & Continuous Improvement Define and manage the web compliance roadmap, prioritizing initiatives that improve accessibility, UX, and brand consistency. Use behavioral data, accessibility audits, and content quality insights to drive continuous improvements and inform web strategy. Facilitate regular compliance reviews, reporting progress and metrics to key stakeholders across the institution.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Bachelor's degree and two to four years of experience in design/marketing environment with a significant focus on Web projects and Web programming. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Qualifications	5+ years of experience in web management, UX, digital product ownership, or accessibility compliance. Deep understanding of accessibility standards (ADA/WCAG 2.1), SEO best practices, UX/UI principles, and content governance frameworks. Proficiency with enterprise CMS platforms (Terminalfour strongly preferred) and compliance monitoring tools such as Siteimprove. Experience working collaboratively across marketing, design, and development teams, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and solution delivery. Knowledge of design systems, pattern libraries, and responsive web design principles. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex compliance concepts in an approachable, actionable way. Demonstrated success influencing stakeholders in a matrixed environment without direct authority.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	N/A
Computer Skills	Familiarity with higher education web environments and the needs of varied audience groups (students, faculty, staff). Experience with contributor onboarding, training, and enablement programs. Familiarity with Agile/SCRUM project management methodologies and product backlog management.
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	No
Physical Demands	Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions	None
Open Date	09/22/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$86,520 annually
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$69,059 annually
Special Instructions to Applicants	As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago	Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/33946