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San Diego Community College District

Web Designer

🇺🇸 San Diego, CA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $6,379 - $10,182 per Month

💻 Product Development

🗓️ December 22nd, 2025

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San Diego Miramar College is hiring a Web Designer. The role involves full-stack development responsibilities including managing and maintaining modern websites, programming in PHP and JavaScript, working with LAMP stacks and Docker containers, and ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards. The position supports diverse student populations and aligns with the college's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Highlights
  • Manage and maintain websites using content management systems and full-stack development technologies.
  • Work with LAMP stack environments, Docker containers, Linux servers, and open-source software.
  • Develop custom themes, modules, and functionality with strong front-end and back-end skills.
  • Ensure website compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.
  • Provide training to end-users with varying skill levels on CMS usage and standards compliance.
  • Programming expertise in PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and related languages.
  • Salary range from $6,378.93 to $10,182.22 per month, with step placement based on experience and education.
  • Must support and develop resources for historically marginalized and minoritized populations, reflecting commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
  • Position is full-time, classified, FLSA non-exempt with benefits including medical, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and CalPERS membership.
  • Department: Vice President of Administrative Services; employment conditions include background checks and verification of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Web Designer Full Description

Web Designer
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
San Diego Miramar College is piloting anonymous screening format as a means to minimize implicit bias in the screening of applications. The anonymous screening format of applications refers to the process of reviewing applications without revealing the personal information of the applicants, such as their name, gender, or other potentially biased details. This approach aims to eliminate unconscious biases, promoting fair and objective evaluation based solely on the experience of the applicants. By anonymizing applications, screening committees create a more inclusive and diverse hiring process.

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.

We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

  1. Complete online application;
  2. Resume; AND,
  3. Three (3) Professional References listed within your job application.
Posting Details
 Posting Details (Default Section) 
Closing Date:  | 01/23/2026
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Classification Title  | Web Designer
Working Title  | Web Designer
Recruitment Limits  |
Location  | San Diego Miramar College

Pay Information  | Range 34 ($6,378.93 – $10,182.22) per month based on the current Classified salary schedule. New employees will begin on Step A ($6,378.93), Step B ($6,697.88) with 18 months of verified, paid, full-time equivalent related job experience or up to Step C ($7,032.78) with 36 months of verified, paid, full-time equivalent related job experience. For purposes of salary placement, 7.5 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of directly related coursework from a regularly accredited institution will be equivalent to one (1) year of job experience. Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the CBA. This position is FLSA Non-exempt (may accrue overtime). Excellent Benefits are provided to all Contract employees with assignments greater than, or equal to, 50% (0.50 FTE) and all eligible dependents. A temporary probationary period will apply to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements/handbooks, salary schedules and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.
Position Equivalent FTE:  | 1.0 FTE
No. Months:  | 12 Months
Position Number:  | 011582
FLSA Status  | Non-Exempt (accrues overtime)
Position Type  | Classified
Bargaining Unit  | AFT - Classified Professionals
Range  | 34
Department  | Vice President of Administrative Services
The Position  | San Diego Miramar College, a student-ready college, invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position of Web Designer, a full-stack developer position. Miramar College, a leader in providing student access and success, seeks candidates who are motivated by serving students in a college community and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
We are a fast‐growing and innovative college with a freshly adopted focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion as we move into a new era. Recently designated as an emerging Minority Serving Institution (MSI) the College is committed to helping students access higher education and achieve success inside and outside the classroom.

The College is located in the Mira Mesa/Scripps Ranch area of San Diego and is one of four colleges/centers in the San Diego Community College District. Our student population of 14,972 [African American (5%), American Indian or Alaskan Native (<1%), Asian (13%), Filipino (6%), Hispanic/Latina/o/e/x (31%), Multiple Ethnicities (8%), Pacific Islander (1%), White (34%), Unreported (2%)], is reflective of the diverse community we serve.In addition to expertise in their field, San Diego Miramar College seeks applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to support our diverse student populations. Additionally, candidates should be able to demonstrate ways they will develop tools and resources to better serve historically marginalized and minoritized populations. We strongly encourage candidates who possess the experience for the position, and who are student-centered and continue to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to best serve our student population.

Those who join our team at San Diego Miramar College can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that promotes broad collaboration among faculty, classified professionals, administration, students, and community and industry partners. We are proud of our commitment to create a socially just and responsive culture, host ethnically diverse speakers, and support various equity-focused professional development opportunities. Our college strives to ensure that students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color and disproportionately impacted students. In fact, the college’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is encapsulated by our newly adopted

Strategic Goal #5:Miramar College Strategic Goal #5Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) – Build an environment that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and social justice for the benefit of the college community.Strategic Direction 1- Systematically update college processes, programs, and practices within a comprehensive equity framework for equity-minded practices in the workplace, the classroom, and support programs/services.Strategic Direction 2- Establish comprehensive professional development for the campus community to increase capacity around and engage in equity, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and anti-racism.Strategic Direction 3-Systematically review, develop and incorporate equity-minded practices in: 1) culturally responsive instructional pedagogy, 2) student-centered services, and 3) recruitment, screening, and retention of employees.Applicants can review Miramar College’s full strategic plan on Miramar College’s: https://sdmiramar.edu/sites/default/files/2021-07/San_Diego_Miramar_College_Fall_2020-Spring_2027_Strategic_Plan.pdf

 Applications are currently being accepted for Web Designer, located at San Diego Miramar College. Schedule is tentatively Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm, with possible evening and weekend assignments. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department’s needs.
Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

Classification Description  | Click here for description.

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Desired Qualifications  | Experience managing and maintaining a modern website using a content management system. Applicants should be experienced managing a LAMP (or similar) stack, docker containers, Linux servers and have experience utilizing open source software and community maintained modules as well as providing custom themes/modules/functionality. Programming experience in relevant languages such as PHP & JavaScript as well as modern programming patterns and theming tools. This is a front-end/back-end (full-stack) position, so candidate must have strong UI/UX experience as well. Compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards required.

This is an in-person assignment.
Foreign Degree:  | Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC.(ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.
Commitment to Diversity:  | All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Click here for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination – Policies and Procedures
Special Instructions to Applicants:  | San Diego Miramar College is piloting anonymous screening format as a means to minimize implicit bias in the screening of applications. The anonymous screening format of applications refers to the process of reviewing applications without revealing the personal information of the applicants, such as their name, gender, or other potentially biased details. This approach aims to eliminate unconscious biases, promoting fair and objective evaluation based solely on the experience of the applicants. By anonymizing applications, screening committees create a more inclusive and diverse hiring process.

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.
Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.

We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Complete online application; Resume; AND, Three (3) Professional References listed within your job application.
Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)  | Applicants should expect to start on or near February 2.
Conditions of Employment:  | SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT: Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position); Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment); Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment); Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form; AND, Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices. 
EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT
If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for further information
Additional Information:  | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time classified employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) upon appointment.
Posting Number  | CL01859
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * I understand that a COMPLETE application packet is required for consideration, which includes the following: 1) All required documents as listed in the special instructions 2) Responses to supplemental questions (clear and detailed responses are required as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, or put "see resume", or "N/A" or leave blank) 
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * I understand that my responses to the application supplemental questions are heavily weighted during the application screening and evaluation process, and responses such as "N/A", "see resume", or no responses will result in deduction of points to my application. 
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * We believe that the application and interview process should be a reflection of your skills, insights, and experiences, and we are looking to understand your unique qualifications for the role. I understand that responses ENTIRELY generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can result in disqualification from the application process. 
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * What is your knowledge and experience with web and mobile design techniques and applications? 
    (Open Ended Question)
  5. * Link to and discuss your role in the development of a web site in which you have used your knowledge of the following: Javascript, HTML, CSS, XML, PHP/MySQL, CMS development, mobile app programming for Android and iOS devices, basic SEO and Analytics, User Interface Design, Universal design/Accessibility, and project management. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  6. * Describe your programming experience. What languages are you familiar with, what kinds of programs/utilities have you written? How have you used your programming knowledge to automate various tasks? 
    (Open Ended Question)
  7. * Describe your experience using, creating and maintaining Docker containers in a production environment 
    (Open Ended Question)
  8. * Describe your experience building, managing & maintaining web servers utilizing open-source software such as a LAMP stack server, Nginx, or similar. Include any complex customizations you needed to make to server configurations files, performance enhancement tools/software used and how you ensured systems were robust and resilient 
    (Open Ended Question)
  9. * Discuss your experience crafting high-quality user interfaces & experiences on websites and following WCAG accessibility guidelines 
    (Open Ended Question)
  10. * Discuss your experience training end-users (content editors) in the use of content management systems. Given the different skill levels across a large group of editors, how do you ensure all editors maintain compliance with standards such as WCAG and style guides 
    (Open Ended Question)
  11. * What does Equity mean to you? How would you interpret this in your daily work? 
    (Open Ended Question)
  12. * What does equity mean to you, and how would you apply that value to a college's web presence? 
    (Open Ended Question)
  13. * The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse student, faculty and classified professional population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. Describe your professional development, community involvement, and professional experience working with these diverse groups. 
    (Open Ended Question)
Required & Optional Documents
Required Documents
  1. Résumé
Optional Documents
San Diego Community College District – People, Culture, and Technology (HR) Division
3375 Camino del Rio South, Suite, San Diego, CA 92108-3883
(619) 388-6579 | jobs@sdccd.edu