Website Development Manager

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

1d • $104,000

About The Position

The School of Law Website Development Manager will serve a key role in managing the law school’s website infrastructure, providing guidance on technical issues, and supporting its cybersecurity on a daily operational basis. The Website Development Manager will oversee the functionality of the law school’s website, evaluate and manage website performance, facilitate hosting and server management, and develop, maintain and update website content. The Website Development Manager will oversee the migration of the law school’s website from its existing WordPress platform to the T4 website platform which will bring the law school into alignment with the University’s main website platform and best practices. Working closely with all law school departmental stakeholders, the Website Development Manager will participate as a core team member of the law school’s website refresh project to design and develop the law school’s web architecture, taking into account all existing content on the law school’s website, and reimagining and updating it with an eye toward effective marketing to and engagement with the law school’s primary audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• 5-6 years experience required and 2-3 years related work experience as a web developer/manager.
• Must be familiar with different content management systems including, but not limited to, Word Press, T4, Macromedia suite, Adobe suite, and W3C Web Standards.
• Must be fluent in Blackbaud Internet Solutions (BBIS).
• Highly proficient in HTML, XHTML, CSS design, cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility, firewalls (functionality and maintenance), Access, mySQL, and JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and editing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot website issues in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in computer science, information technology, systems engineering, or related field
• Excellent knowledge of web development disciplines
• A creative thinker with an analytical mind

Responsibilities

• Oversee web projects from conception to implementation Plan, implement, manage, monitor, and organize the law school’s overall website and related law department web pages. Plan, implement, and manage updates to the law school’s content management systems, website refreshes, redesigns, and/or content migrations.
• Develop, implement, and manage the law school’s website architecture. Design and develop front-end and back-end web architecture Develop servers and databases as needed. Create user interactions on web pages. Create and maintain on-line applications/APIs, e.g., for Workday, Camino, LiveWhale, Qualtrix, and other relevant university application interfaces.
• Collaborate with the law school’s information services team to ensure the proper cybersecurity Respond to and troubleshoot all law school website issues. Identify and respond to all law school website security breaches. Ensure that the law school’s website is protected by exploring and enabling the appropriate security measures. Update HTML, CSS and JavaScript regularly.
• Serve as a resource to law school offices and departments, web page owners, and content creators Meet periodically with law school partners in order to develop an annual schedule of digital content projects. Create appropriate website content aligned with the law school’s website strategy. Assist with the creation of event pages and email templates to complement printed collateral. Integrate print publications into a digital format including, but not limited to, the law school’s DISCERN magazine and admissions viewbook. Conduct content audits to eliminate redundant, duplicate, and outdated information. Serve as the point of contact to regularly communicate content development and publishing schedule and updates. Serve as the liaison between University Relations and law school partners for initiation and training on content development and publishing platforms.
• Collaborate with original content creators, the Director of Marketing & Communications, University Webmasters/Website Managers, Law Information Technology, University Information Services, and graphic and digital designers to update website architecture and interface to enhance the overall look, feel, and functionality of the website Stay current on industry developments as well as best and captivating website design practices. Collect, analyze, and regularly report on website usage data. Ensure website quality and efficiency by conducting regular test plans. Develop and facilitate user feedback and research to support ongoing improvements to website navigation, architecture, and interface, as well as the overall user experience of the website.
• Develop and maintain digital strategies to reflect the School of Law’s overall marketing position and identity, and to promote a unified image of the law school that is grounded in the law school’s vision and goals. Work with original content creators, the Director of Marketing & Communications, and graphic and digital designers to enhance the overall look and feel of the website and grow/improve web traffic metrics. Maintain consistency in the Law School’s brand and image across the website. Work with the University to align the School of Law web identity with the overall University standards and guidelines. Monitor all website content for search engine optimization. Keep up to date with industry best practices and monitor competitor websites.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees