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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

WordPress Web Developer

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC

🕑 Temporary

💰 $42 per Hour

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ July 30th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a WordPress Web Developer. The role involves developing and maintaining WordPress websites with an emphasis on responsive, pixel-perfect designs using Adobe XD or Figma and WordPress Full Site Editing. The developer will collaborate with the ITS Digital Services and UNC Digital Accessibility teams to ensure websites meet performance, integration, and WCAG AA accessibility standards.

Highlights
  • Develop and maintain WordPress websites focused on pixel-perfect design and semantic, well-commented code.
  • Collaborate with ITS Digital Services team for integration, responsiveness, and performance.
  • Utilize WordPress Block Editor and Full Site Editing with UNC's in-house university theme.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve WordPress theme development and testing issues.
  • Work with UNC Digital Accessibility Office to ensure compliance with WCAG AA standards.
  • Create training documentation for site owners.
  • Proven experience with HTML, CSS (including Flexbox and Grid), and WordPress multisite setups.
  • Experience with WordPress plugins such as Events Calendar and Advanced Custom Fields, emphasizing minimal plugin usage.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with varying experience levels depending on classification.
  • Compensation is $42.00 per hour for a full-time temporary position lasting 6 to 11 months.