Loyola University Chicago
WEB DESIGNER
🇺🇸 Chicago, IL
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $69K - $87K
💻 Product Development
🗓️ September 23rd, 2025
SCRUM
UX/UI
WCAG
Edtech.com's Summary
Loyola University Chicago is hiring a Web Designer. The role leads the implementation and maintenance of web compliance and quality standards, manages workflows and tools within the enterprise CMS, advises campus web contributors, and drives continuous improvement in accessibility, UX, and brand consistency through data analysis and collaboration.
Highlights
- Lead web compliance and quality assurance standards, including WCAG accessibility and UX best practices.
- Manage compliance-related processes and tools within Terminalfour CMS and monitor performance using Siteimprove and Google tools.
- Provide guidance and training to campus web contributors and collaborate with the University Marketing & Communication Digital team.
- Develop and manage the web compliance roadmap and facilitate regular compliance reviews with stakeholders.
- Required proficiency with enterprise CMS platforms (Terminalfour preferred) and compliance monitoring tools like Siteimprove.
- Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years in web design/marketing, with 5+ years in web management, UX, product ownership, or accessibility compliance.
- Strong knowledge of ADA/WCAG 2.1 standards, SEO, UX/UI principles, content governance, and responsive design.
- Experience with Agile/SCRUM methodologies and contributing to onboarding and training programs.
- Salary range from $69,059 to $86,520 annually.
- Department: University Marketing & Communication; focus on higher education web environments serving students, faculty, and staff.
WEB DESIGNER Full Description
WEB DESIGNER Thank you for your interest in Loyola University Chicago. To view open positions, please enter your search criteria below. You may view all open positions by not specifying any search criteria and selecting the "Search" button.
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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.
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
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
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have experience working in higher education web environments and have at least 5 years of experience in web management, UX, digital product ownership, or accessibility compliance?
(Open Ended Question) - * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?
(Open Ended Question) - * How do your values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?
(Open Ended Question) - * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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- Personal Referral
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Loyola University Chicago | Information: (773) 508 - 6000
1032 W Sheridan Rd | Chicago, IL | 60660
2018 (c) Loyola University Chicago | University Policies
1032 W Sheridan Rd | Chicago, IL | 60660
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