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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 third 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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Web Content Management Systems (CMS) Architect, PSS2

Apply now Job no: 500154
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Professional

Web Content Management Systems (CMS) Architect, Full-time Permanent Position, AFT PSS2

Description

The Web Content Management Systems (CMS) Architect will leverage technical knowledge and organizational skills to comprehensively provide support for one or more CMS platforms that power the Rowan University website and related web-based initiatives. The position reports to the Director of Web Strategy and Development for the Rowan University Web Services team. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work is to be expected. An option for remote work may be available.

Essential Position Responsibilities/Functions

  • Maintain day-to-day operations of the CMS platform(s), including technical configuration, third-party integrations, user management, and ongoing maintenance for the Rowan University website.

  • Engage and collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into well-architected, sustainable, and scalable solutions that best leverage our CMS platform and website technologies.

  • Establish processes to organize various technical components, content modules, and data structures within the Content Management System.

  • Collaborate with frontend and backend developers to ensure smooth integration of CMS-driven content into websites and applications.

  • Conduct thorough testing of CMS upgrades and implementations to ensure functionality, performance, and security meet organizational standards.

  • Provide technical guidance and support to content editors in managing and publishing content through the CMS interface.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to CMS configuration, module integration, and content publishing.

  • Document technical specifications, implementation details, and configuration guidelines for CMS integrations and customizations.

  • Stay up to date with digital trends and best practices to continually improve the underlying data structure of the university website.

  • Provide support for other various Rowan University website projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

  • At least four (4) years of professional position-related experience.

  • Proficiency in configuring and customizing CMS platforms, such as Cascade, Drupal/Backdrop, WordPress, or similar.

  • Strong understanding of content modeling concepts and experience designing/organizing data structures, content modules, and relationships.

  • Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git) for managing configuration files and custom code.

  • Knowledge of front-end technologies, including HTML/XHTML, CSS, Sass, JavaScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks.

  • Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Understanding of web standards, accessibility, optimization, usability, layout aesthetics, and SEO.

  • Ability to work independently and solve problems with minimal supervision.

  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Strong customer service orientation.

Preferred

  • Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment using project management and repository management tools (e.g. GitHub, GitLab, or Jira).

  • Knowledge of Unix/Linux, Apache, PHP, MySQL, and other backend server technologies.

  • Experience supporting web systems in a higher education environment.

  • Proven ability to stay current with rapidly-changing technologies.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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