Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including:
2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.
The primary location of this position is the Cullowhee, NC campus, and it is essential for candidates to be available to work on-site full-time. This role requires in-person collaboration and engagement with the team and the campus community. Candidates seeking remote work arrangements are encouraged to consider other opportunities that better align with their preferences. This position is exempt from the State of NC Human Resources Act (EHRA).
Western Carolina University is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Junior Web Developer to join our University Marketing and Communications web team. If you have a passion for web development and enjoy working with clients to enhance their digital presence, this role is perfect for you. Key Responsibilities :
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this Position :
In addition to the above-stated minimum qualifications, management has a preference for those candidates who have experience with responsive and mobile-first web design, knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG), and familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been identified for hire.
To be considered, you must apply online. Please include a cover letter, current resume, portfolio of work, and a list of three professional references with their complete contact information in order to complete the application process. For more information please contact Paul Garner at pgarner@email.wcu.eduAbout Western Carolina University
As the westernmost institution in the University of North Carolina system, WCU provides comprehensive educational opportunities to residents in the state’s western region and attracts students from around the globe to explore the region’s vast natural diversity. Founded in 1889 as a teaching college, Western Carolina now provides an education to more than 10,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs.
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