Manager of Web and Digital Experience

Mount Mary University•Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Mount Mary University is looking for someone using both sides of their brain. We need a webmaster just as comfortable with the IT elements (coding, technical layout, etc.) as they are with the creative elements (design, content, etc.). This is your chance to combine creativity, technical expertise, and collaboration to make a real impact on how our audiences experience the University online. This role plans, develops and implements changes to new and existing university websites. Ensures accurate implementation of content, visual design, branding, user experience and content accessibility across university websites. Assists users with edits and modifications to existing websites using university content management systems. Works closely with IT Services team to assist in the management, administration and support of campus web sites and web servers.

Requirements

Knowledge of HTML, CSS, XML and Javascript
Knowledge of XML coding languages
Knowledge of Velocity or XSL coding languages
Knowledge of web page template development

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of project planning and development
Knowledge of software and hardware implementation processes
Knowledge of PHP
Previous experience in design and management of websites using Hannon Hill's Cascade CMS
Previous experience administering Hannon Hill's Cascade CMS
Experience with implementing SEO Best Practices.
Knowledge of managing/administering Ubuntu Linux servers or systems.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the administration, maintenance and development of the university's public facing websites, using the university's content management systems (Hannon Hill's Cascade) and additional tools
Responsible for the administration, management and maintenance of instances of the content management systems used by the university
Designs high-quality visual content and create webpages that are user friendly and aesthetically pleasing.
Post continually changing content and strive for new ways to improve the website's look and performance
Work closely with the Senior Director of Marketing and the Senior Director of IT to implement ongoing initiatives
Collaborates with IT Services and external vendors to help maintain and update the technical infrastructure and server needs for the website content management systems including MyMountMary.
Develop and implement SEO strategy
Assists with troubleshooting and resolution of web performance issues
Manages and monitors web analytics for university web sites, and provides analytics reports to university administration
Trains and assists end users in other business units with the usage of university content management system
Perform website audits and health checks (accessibility, security, performance, SEO, etc.).
Troubleshoot functional issues and ensure a seamless user experience.
Work with college stakeholders to translate business needs and data-driven insights into user stories (combined with prototypes/design mockups) to guide and support technical website development.
Use analytics and testing to continuously optimize web experiences