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The Pennsylvania State University

$15/hr

AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The College of IST is seeking applicants for part-time job of Web ... Adopt and integrate WordPress as the CMS for website development * Create wireframes, mockup and ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time wordpress developer in Pennsylvania is $84,745.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,600.00 and $99,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Web Designer and Developer w/ Dr Sabaghian

Penn State University

University Park, PA • On-site

$15/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The College of IST is seeking applicants for part-time job of Web Designer and Developer.
Job duties to include:
  • Search for hosting website and domain registration solutions
  • Research other academic websites and collect best practices to brainstorm ideas
  • Adopt and integrate WordPress as the CMS for website development
  • Create wireframes, mockup and prototypes for layouts, color schemes and typography
  • Ensure flow, user navigation and optimal usability
  • Update content and create a short manual on how to update the website after the design and development phase
  • Revise and upgrade the design to get the final desired version
  • Assuring that website works smoothly on different platforms (mobile and tablets)
  • Complete a testing on functionality, content (spelling and grammar), and performance.

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:
  • Understanding of website design (hosting services, domain subscription) process
  • Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS), in specific WordPress
  • Basic understanding in HTML 5 and CSS 3.
  • Ability to design a functionally flowless website that works across other platforms
  • Have a good taste on design (colors, typography, layouts and UX)
  • Be detailed oriented, independent problem solver and professional with great work ethics

Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $15.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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