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University of Arkansas is hiring a Web Application Developer. The developer joins the Global Campus team in Fayetteville to build and maintain the university's websites and web applications with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and content management systems, working extensively in the Slate CRM and Modern Campus CMS platforms. The role partners with communications and marketing staff to turn content and business needs into web solutions such as forms, portals, and landing pages.

Highlights

Develop, enhance, test, troubleshoot, and maintain university websites and web-based applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and responsive frameworks.
Build and support forms, workflows, portals, datasets, and queries in Slate CRM, and develop and maintain institutional sites and components in Modern Campus CMS.
Improve the accessibility, usability, and user experience of institutional websites while resolving technical issues.
Support marketing and institutional initiatives with web components such as landing pages, forms, analytics, tracking, and related integrations, working with communications, marketing, and other university partners.
Test and debug existing functionality, implement enhancements, and contribute to technical specifications and documentation.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, web development, software engineering, or a related field, plus at least two years of experience in web or software development.
Preferred experience with Bootstrap, content management systems such as WordPress or Drupal, Slate or similar CRM and portal platforms, WCAG accessibility practices, and APIs or web analytics.
On-site, in-person position in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with a salary of $61,735.

Web Application Developer Full Description

Closing Date:

11/02/2026

Type of Position:

IT Applications

Workstudy Position:

Job Type:

Regular

Sponsorship Available:

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

Department:

Communications Projects

Department's Website:

https://globalcampus.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Web Application Developer assists in the development, enhancement, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of University websites and web-based applications. The position develops and supports web interfaces and functionality using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, responsive frameworks, content management systems (CMS), and CRM-based application platforms.

This is an in-person position based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The employee is expected to work on-site as part of the Global Campus team.

The position works extensively with platforms such as Slate CRM and Modern Campus CMS. Within Slate, the Web Application Developer supports and develops forms, workflows, portals, datasets, queries, and other user-facing and administrative functionality. The position also develops and maintains institutional websites and web components, troubleshoots technical issues, and implements improvements to accessibility, usability, and user experience.

The Web Application Developer works with structured application data and platform-based query tools to support web functionality, reporting, and business processes. The position tests and debugs existing functionality, implements enhancements, and contributes to technical specifications and documentation that support ongoing application and website development and maintenance.

Working with communications, marketing, and other University partners, the Web Application Developer helps translate business and content needs into effective web solutions. The position also supports web-based components for marketing and institutional initiatives, including landing pages, forms, analytics, tracking, and related integrations.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, web development, software engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education

At least two years of experience in web development, web application development, software development, programming, or a related area

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience developing responsive web interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP or similar scripting languages, and frameworks such as Bootstrap

Experience developing, maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting websites or web-based applications

Experience with content management systems such as Modern Campus, WordPress, Drupal, or similar platforms

Experience with CRM or portal platforms such as Slate, including forms, workflows, datasets, queries, portals, or user-facing functionality

Experience working with structured data, datasets, queries, or reporting tools within web-based applications

Familiarity with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and accessible web development practices

Familiarity with APIs, web analytics, tracking tools, or integrations between web-based systems

Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP or similar scripting languages, and responsive web development principles

Knowledge of CMS and CRM-based web application platforms

Knowledge of web accessibility standards and user experience principles

Knowledge of web and software development practices, including requirements gathering, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance

Ability to develop, test, debug, and troubleshoot websites, web applications, forms, interfaces, and related functionality

Ability to work with datasets, queries, forms, workflows, and structured data within web-based platforms

Ability to interpret requirements, implement enhancements, and develop technical and user documentation

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders

Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy of functionality, content, and compliance with established standards

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and collaboratively

Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365

Salary Information:

$61,735.00

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Nina Reich

HR Coordinator

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity:

Repetitive Motion

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

About the University of Arkansas

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 4 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act)

The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act was passed in 1990 and was amended in 1998 to form the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This law requires that certain institutions of higher education distribute to all current students and employees a copy of the required report, and to all prospective students and employees a summary of what is contained in the yearly report. The report is available on the Internet and may be downloaded and printed with Adobe Reader 5.0 or higher software.

The software is free and may be downloaded from http://get.adobe.com/reader/

For prospective students and employees and all others who would like to obtain a copy of the yearly report but cannot print it from the Internet, a paper copy may be obtained by contacting the University of Arkansas Office of Admissions, Department of Human Resources or University Police.

The report in its entirety is available on the Internet at: https://uapd.uark.edu/reports-and-logs/clery/index.php

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