*Temple University's Marketing department is searching for a Director, Web Strategy and Development

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following\:Hybrid work scheduleFull medical, dental, vision coveragePaid time off11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREEA generous retirement plan and so much moreSalary Grade\:T28Learn more about the “T” salary structure here\: 

https\://careers.temple.edu/sites/careers/files/documents/T_Salary_Structure.pdf

A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary\:Reporting to the Executive Director of Digital Strategy, the Director of Web Strategy and Development is part of the Digital Strategy & Marketing Technology team within the division of Strategic Marketing and Communications (SMC). This position is the lead architect and developer of Temple’s Drupal web development environment. The director leads an innovative web development team that defines and maintains functionality requirements for all high-level, university-wide web initiatives. They also lead the collaboration with Temple’s Information Technology Services (ITS) team and Temple’s Drupal web community. The director drives innovation by staying current withweb development trends and best practices and the evolving needs of higher education. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience* Bachelor’s degree in web development/design, digital media, marketing communications or related field.* At least 4 years of directly related experience. * An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Preferred* Master’s degree.* 5 years related experience in managing small-to-medium sized web team.* 5 years’ experience overseeing/building scalable, consumer facing, enterprise-class web applications* * 3 years’ experience developing within a CMS(Drupal preferred).* 3 years’ experience leveraging REST/SOAP services, APIs, XML/JSON/YAML.* 3 years’ experience writing HTML5, CSS, Javascript/jQuery, AJAX, PHP/MySQL.Required Skills and Abilities * Depth and breadth of knowledge across multiple software disciplines\: UX/UI, frontend/backend development, web services, APIs, content management systems, project management, versioning control.* Advanced understanding of ADA requirements for web accessibility, usability concepts, information architecture, browser/platform-specific functionality, and security issues.* Expert-level proficiency with the latest version of Drupal, or another open-source CMS, with a proven ability to develop custom modules/plugins that extend the CMS’ core or contributed functionality.* Proficiency in front-end developer tools/frameworks and leveraging modern technologies for local development (Sass/LESS, Compass, Guard/Grunt/Gulp).* Proficiency with versioning control and code management software.* Proficiency in responsive design and developing for mobile platforms.* Good sense of high-quality user experience as it relates to web design.* Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products.* Proven leader and collaborator who works to unify teams across functions.* Ability to work occasional nights & weekends as needed for troubleshooting purposes, working with oversees campuses and/or scheduled development updates.* Ability to incorporate institutional priorities, divisional strategy and business imperatives into decision-making and work.* Ability to translate UX/UI discoveries into functional and visual design of both static and data-driven web pages.* Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to work and collaborate with colleagues and campus partners.* Strong attention to detail and ability to utilize data and insights to determine decisions.* Ability to attend staff events as needed (including occasional nights and weekends).* Ability to work well under pressure.* Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy of work. Superior organizational skills - must be able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines.* Ability to quickly acclimate to different environments and are open to new processes and technologies.* Self-directed with a solutions-oriented attitude; values and inspires a positive work environment.* Ability to work within a continuous improvement environment; able to receive feedback with a positive attitude and a commitment to personal accountability.* Able to diplomacy and collegiality to capably address challenges; willingness to tackle issues and collaboratively resolve them.* Demonstrated ability to effectively and collaboratively work as part of a cross-functional team.* Ability to work independently and efficiently.* Demonstrated excellent organizational time management skills.* Aligns team strategy and deliverables with divisional objectives.* Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.* Ability to monitor the work of others, mentor staff, and manage performance through regular feedback.This position requires a background check.

Note\: This description incorporates the most typical duties performed. It is recognized that otherrelated duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of these dutieswould not alter the overall evaluation of this position.Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.Compliance Statement\: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review\: https\://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-reportYou may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.

*Temple University's Marketing department is searching for a Director, Web Strategy and Development

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following\:Hybrid work scheduleFull medical, dental, vision coveragePaid time off11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREEA generous retirement plan and so much moreSalary Grade\:T28Learn more about the “T” salary structure here\: 

https\://careers.temple.edu/sites/careers/files/documents/T_Salary_Structure.pdf

A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary\:Reporting to the Executive Director of Digital Strategy, the Director of Web Strategy and Development is part of the Digital Strategy & Marketing Technology team within the division of Strategic Marketing and Communications (SMC). This position is the lead architect and developer of Temple’s Drupal web development environment. The director leads an innovative web development team that defines and maintains functionality requirements for all high-level, university-wide web initiatives. They also lead the collaboration with Temple’s Information Technology Services (ITS) team and Temple’s Drupal web community. The director drives innovation by staying current withweb development trends and best practices and the evolving needs of higher education. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience* Bachelor’s degree in web development/design, digital media, marketing communications or related field.* At least 4 years of directly related experience. * An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Preferred* Master’s degree.* 5 years related experience in managing small-to-medium sized web team.* 5 years’ experience overseeing/building scalable, consumer facing, enterprise-class web applications* * 3 years’ experience developing within a CMS(Drupal preferred).* 3 years’ experience leveraging REST/SOAP services, APIs, XML/JSON/YAML.* 3 years’ experience writing HTML5, CSS, Javascript/jQuery, AJAX, PHP/MySQL.Required Skills and Abilities * Depth and breadth of knowledge across multiple software disciplines\: UX/UI, frontend/backend development, web services, APIs, content management systems, project management, versioning control.* Advanced understanding of ADA requirements for web accessibility, usability concepts, information architecture, browser/platform-specific functionality, and security issues.* Expert-level proficiency with the latest version of Drupal, or another open-source CMS, with a proven ability to develop custom modules/plugins that extend the CMS’ core or contributed functionality.* Proficiency in front-end developer tools/frameworks and leveraging modern technologies for local development (Sass/LESS, Compass, Guard/Grunt/Gulp).* Proficiency with versioning control and code management software.* Proficiency in responsive design and developing for mobile platforms.* Good sense of high-quality user experience as it relates to web design.* Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products.* Proven leader and collaborator who works to unify teams across functions.* Ability to work occasional nights & weekends as needed for troubleshooting purposes, working with oversees campuses and/or scheduled development updates.* Ability to incorporate institutional priorities, divisional strategy and business imperatives into decision-making and work.* Ability to translate UX/UI discoveries into functional and visual design of both static and data-driven web pages.* Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to work and collaborate with colleagues and campus partners.* Strong attention to detail and ability to utilize data and insights to determine decisions.* Ability to attend staff events as needed (including occasional nights and weekends).* Ability to work well under pressure.* Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy of work. Superior organizational skills - must be able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines.* Ability to quickly acclimate to different environments and are open to new processes and technologies.* Self-directed with a solutions-oriented attitude; values and inspires a positive work environment.* Ability to work within a continuous improvement environment; able to receive feedback with a positive attitude and a commitment to personal accountability.* Able to diplomacy and collegiality to capably address challenges; willingness to tackle issues and collaboratively resolve them.* Demonstrated ability to effectively and collaboratively work as part of a cross-functional team.* Ability to work independently and efficiently.* Demonstrated excellent organizational time management skills.* Aligns team strategy and deliverables with divisional objectives.* Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.* Ability to monitor the work of others, mentor staff, and manage performance through regular feedback.This position requires a background check.

Note\: This description incorporates the most typical duties performed. It is recognized that otherrelated duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of these dutieswould not alter the overall evaluation of this position.Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.Compliance Statement\: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review\: https\://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-reportYou may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.