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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here

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Director of Web Strategy and Development

Apply now Job no: 499599
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Managerial

Director of Web Strategy and Development

The Director of Web Strategy and Development will manage and lead the Rowan University Web Services team by providing leadership for planning, optimization, strategy, and development of the Rowan University website. This position manages the Web Services project portfolio, determines strategic priorities, manages policy and procedures, and coordinates team operations. The position is required to closely collaborate and communicate with various stakeholders throughout the university, including University PR, Marketing, Admissions, IRT, all Colleges/Schools, and other units based on university business needs. The position is also responsible for change management, end user tech support and training, web analytics, SEO and site performance, UI/UX, website compliance with government regulations, and all server-side systems. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work is to be expected. An option for a flexible work schedule allowing for some remote work may be available.

Essential Position Responsibilities/Functions

  • Guide the strategic direction, design, and day-to-day operation of the Rowan University website and systems.
  • Collaborate and communicate with university leadership and various high-level stakeholders to ensure alignment of the website with the University brand, its role in building the University’s reputation, and as a primary student and employee recruitment tool.
  • Lead a team of web specialists to deliver services in website design, development, systems management, content contribution strategy, SEO, UI/UX, and data analytics.
  • Develop a holistic strategy for website growth, sustainability, and maintenance in terms of both technology and content.
  • Measure and evaluate outcomes against strategic goals for web strategies and retarget team projects and tasks to better align future outcomes and goals.
  • Conduct regular analysis of the entire Rowan University website to include, but not limited to, analytics, SEO, regulatory compliance, security, design, planning, usability, implementation, and maintenance.
  • Manage simultaneous projects within the Web Services portfolio in an agile product development and deployment team operation.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and university regulations, including but not limited to, accessibility, accreditation, security, and privacy.
  • Develop communication plans for project deployment, site updates, and other changes and ensure that such communication are well broadcast to their target audiences.
  •  Oversee web-related governance including any related committees, policies, procedures, and project documentation.
  • Oversee technical support and training services for site contributors and other end users.
  • Manage the annual budget and the authorization of expenditure of funds for Web Services.
  • Manage relationships with various external stakeholders, consultants, and vendors.
  • Stay up to date with digital trends and best practices to continually improve the university website.

Qualifications

Required

  • A bachelor’s degree
  • A minimum of 5 years of proven experience leading teams focused on web design and development projects at large organizations.
  • Experience implementing change management and team-based, agile development and deployment methodologies.
  • Experience with web design and strategy to support marketing and recruiting campaigns.
  • Experience with web content management systems.
  • Experience with collaborating with organizational leadership and governance.
  • Proven understanding of web design standards, accessibility, analytics, SEO, and UI/UX design.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and a strong business acumen

Preferred

  • Related leadership experience in a post-secondary education work environment.
  • Master’s Degree

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About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

Now celebrating its Centennial, Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality and affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Non-Discrimation at Rowan University

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan University is committed to assisting all members of the Rowan community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Department of Public Safety website at: https://sites.rowan.edu/publicsafety/_docs/annual_security_report.pdf

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the Department of Public Safety Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or 4506.

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, public safety authority, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University Residential Facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Department of Public Safety.