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Web Designer
Requisition ID
req37723
Working Title
Web Designer
Position Grade
11
Position Summary
Due to budgetary constraints, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
The Enrollment Management Reporting Team (EMRT) is seeking a creative, technically skilled individual to develop, maintain, and enhance websites supporting the Registrar, Admissions & Recruitment, and Financial Aid offices. This role combines web design, content development, programming, visual communication, and project coordination to ensure websites are engaging, accessible, mobile-friendly, and aligned with organizational goals.
The Web Designer will collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to plan and organize web content, develop new pages and features, update existing sites, and maintain consistent visual and editorial standards. The position will also monitor emerging web technologies and trends, troubleshoot technical issues, analyze website traffic, and identify opportunities to improve the overall user experience.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance websites and web-based content.
• Create, edit, organize, and adapt content for effective online presentation.
• Develop web pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and related technologies.
• Maintain website structure, templates, links, images, and databases to ensure accurate and current content.
• Apply accessibility, usability, navigation, performance, and visual design standards.
• Research emerging web technologies, standards, and trends and recommend improvements.
• Troubleshoot website issues and resolve technical problems.
• Develop layouts and content for new website sections, features, and initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze website traffic and prepare reports as needed.
• Manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities while working both independently and as part of a team.

During the probationary period, new employees are trained on-site in the Enrollment Management Office. After the probationary period is complete, new employees that have successfully demonstrated completion of workload actions according to standard operating procedures and maintained consistency in production volume, the option to enter into hybrid or remote arrangements in coordination with EMRT Management may be available.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with responsive web design and developing websites that provide effective experiences across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
• Experience administering and maintaining websites through cPanel or similar web hosting control panels.
• Experience working with the Cascade Content Management System (CMS) or other enterprise-level content management systems.
• Working knowledge of web accessibility standards and best practices, including WCAG 2.x, accessible HTML, keyboard navigation, semantic markup, color contrast, and accessible forms.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs, including understanding API structure, endpoints, HTTP methods, authentication, and JSON data.
• Experience with analytics and web traffic tools, such as Google Analytics or similar platforms, and the ability to use data to inform website improvements.
• Experience using Siteimprove or similar website quality assurance and governance platforms to monitor web accessibility, content quality, broken links, SEO, and overall website performance.
• Experience using Git or other version control systems for managing website code, content, and development workflows.

Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Enrollment Reporting (290E)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $24.04 to $29.33
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
9/4/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
Eligible for Remote Work
Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
This position is eligible for a remote work agreement (RWA), to include Hybrid, In-State, and Out-of-State subject to department approval. For more information about Remote Work Agreements, please refer to UAP 3245, Remote Work, Section 5, Establishing a Remote Work Agreement and Section 6, Out-of-State Employee Responsibilities.All Regular employees hired for an Out-of-State RWA must agree to an employee status of Term Appointment and subject to regular renewals no longer than yearly, in accordance with UAP 3200, Employee Classification. Renewal of Term Appointments is not guaranteed; the remote work arrangement, operational, and business needs will be considered in determining whether to renew the Term Appointment.
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please attach:- Cover Letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position described. - Resume that includes a complete work history, including beginning and ending dates of employment, (Month and Year), and the number of hours worked per week. - Portfolio (or links to relevant work) - List of at least three professional references. External candidates should include 3 previous supervisors and internal candidates should include 2 previous supervisors.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.