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Cleveland State University

Web Developer

🇺🇸 Cleveland, Ohio 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ September 7th, 2026
MySQL SQL Unix

Edtech.com's Summary

Cleveland State University is hiring a Web Developer. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining university-level websites and participating in web and e-initiative projects to inform, recruit, market, and educate customers in line with CSU's technology strategies. The position requires providing technical and graphical guidance, interacting professionally with internal and external customers, and performing other related duties.

Highlights
  • Design, development, layout, and coding of university, college, and department websites.
  • Participation in CSU web and e-initiative projects to support marketing and education efforts.
  • Provide expertise in both technical and graphical aspects of web development.
  • Interact professionally with internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree required in Marketing, Graphic Design, Computer or Information Science, or related fields.
  • Minimum two years’ experience with medium- to large-scale website development including server interaction via SSH and SFTP.
  • Experience with hosting-platform command-line tools for workflow automation and environment administration.
  • Preferred skills include CSS, HTML5, GIT, SQL, PHP, XML, and experience with content management systems such as Drupal, WordPress, and SharePoint.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Linux/Unix environments, Apache, MySQL, PHP, and web technologies.

Web Developer Full Description

Web Developer
 Posting Details 
Business Title  | Web Developer
Posting Category  | Administrative and Professional
Salary Grade  | 06T
Salary Plan  | Professional Staff - SEIU
Hiring Range /Pay Rate  |
Department  | Marketing/Public Affairs
Department Description  |
Position Location  | Main Campus
FTE  | 1.00

Job Summary  | Responsible for the design, development, layout and coding at the University level, including all college and department websites assigned. Participates in CSU web and e-initiative projects as a mechanism to inform, recruit, market and educate customers consistent with CSU and technology strategies. Provides guidance and expertise including technical and graphical aspects. Interacts professionally with internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Computer or Information Science or related fields. Two years of experience developing and maintaining medium- to large-scale websites, including server interaction via SSH and SFTP. Experience working with hosting-platform command-line tools for workflow automation and environment administration. Related work experience may be substituted for education requirement. One (1) year of related work experience can be substituted for one (1) year of education. For example, a candidate with a high school diploma, GED or state recognized equivalent and six (6) years of related work experience can be eligible to apply.

Preferred Qualifications  | Working knowledge of CSS, HTML5, GIT,SQL, PHP, XML. Project-driven and experience working collaboratively on development teams. Two (2) years of experience developing, maintaining, and administering content management systems such as Drupal, WordPress, SharePoint, or established CMS, including hands-on work with custom functionality, workflow management, system updates, and long-term platform support. Experience modifying, extending, or customizing contributed Drupal modules and WordPress plugins to meet project requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)  | Strong analytical, problem solving, and conceptual skills. Ability to solve problems quickly and thoroughly. Strong verbal and written skills, with the ability to express complex technical concepts in understandable terms. Must be a team player that is flexible, friendly, congenial and enthusiastic. Strong interpersonal skills. Leadership skills that can energize multi-disciplined work teams to respond to University needs. Ability to communicate and persuade at all management levels and thrive in a cross functional environment. Skilled in working in Linux / Unix environments with working knowledge of Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP. Knowledge of analysis and design; development in a client/server environment, web technologies (i.e. HTML, PHP, JavaScript etc.), and web-based application tool set.

Requisition Number  | PT0703953S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting  |
Special Instructions to Applicants  |
Applicant Instructions  | Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Hours per week  |
Work Schedule  |
Advertising Copy  |
Full Time/Part Time  | Full Time
Posted Date  | 09/04/2026
Close Date/Application Deadline  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Review Begins  | 09/18/2026
Tentative Start Date  | 
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? 
    • Public Job Posting
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication 
    • Personal Referral
    • CSU Website
    • Other
  2.  If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  3. * Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation. 
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation? 
    • Yes
    • No
Application Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application