Director web strategy and development

Indiana State University

Location

Terre Haute, IN | United States

Job description

Position Details

About the Institution

Indiana State University is a world-class center of higher education, located in Terre Haute, Indiana, and serving a multi-state region that stretches from Indianapolis to St. Louis, Chicago, Louisville, Cincinnati, and beyond. It has been recognized by the Princeton Review as among the best universities in the Midwest.

Indiana State is a beautiful, pedestrian-friendly campus located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute’s historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, the campus is about an hour’s drive from Indianapolis and within a few hours of other major metropolitan areas.

Indiana State, one of the most diverse campuses in Indiana, is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing most U.S. states and many countries around the world. There are more than 260 student-run organizations offering activities and entertainment throughout the year, along with 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams, a first-rate student recreation center with numerous classes and recreational sports programs, and a Performing Arts Series and University Speakers Series that bring national touring productions and speakers to campus. Indiana State is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn and thrive together.

Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, political views or activity, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and applicable apprenticeships.
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Comments to Applicants

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for other than practical training. The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

This position is open until filled. The review of applications will begin on March 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Job Title

Director, Web Strategy and Development

Department

Office of Information Technology

Work Schedule

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday with some after hours and weekend work as required.

Notice of Vacancy Number

24-00033

Desired Start Date

03/18/2024

Open Date

02/16/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Job Category

Staff-Exempt Professional

Job Type

Staff - Full-Time

Pay Grade

Hourly Rate or Salary Range

Dependent on qualifications

Benefits Associated with this Position

Employee Benefits

Benefits Received for Exempt Staff (ER, AR, AG, AU)

Life Insurance : The coverage amount is based on two and one-half times appointment salary rounded up to the next whole thousand with a maximum coverage of $100,000 and includes the same amount of Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits. The University currently pays the entire cost of coverage.
Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Coverage : The cost of coverage is shared between employees and the University. Rates are determined by participation in Wellness Program and use of tobacco products. Coverage is available on the first of the month following appointment date.
TIAA Retirement Contributions : Contributions begin based upon the first day of employment at a contribution rate of ten (10) percent of base appointment salary paid in full by ISU. The contributions are vested immediately. There are 40 investment options from which to choose.
TIAA Auto Enroll : New employees are automatically enrolled in a tax deferred retirement program at hire: three (3) percent is deducted before taxes for the program to facilitate retirement planning. Employees may opt out of the program within 90 days.
Long Term Disability Coverage : Employees are eligible after three (3) years of continuous, regular employment with the University. This policy guarantees approved disabled employees a 66 2/3 percent income protection (from all sources) after 180 days of continuous total disability. Immediate participation is available for current members of a comparable group disability insurance program within 90 days prior to ISU employment and that would have provided income protection upon disability for at least five years.
Fee Waiver Program : For the employee, spouse and dependent children: Staff may enroll in up to 18 hours of course work each academic year at a reduced rate. Spouses may enroll in 15 semester hours each academic year with 80% of qualified tuition waived. Dependent children of regular full-time staff who are full-time degree seeking undergraduate students at ISU may receive a fee waiver of 80% of qualified tuition for up to a total of ten (10) semesters.
Sick Leave : Accrued at a rate of 12 days per fiscal year with unlimited accumulation.
Vacation : Pay level 11 and below accrues up to 15 vacation days earned per year 1 through 4; 20 vacation days per year thereafter. Pay level 12 and above accrues 20 vacation days per year

Optional Benefits

Voluntary Life Insurance : Additional amounts of life insurance may be purchased on employee, spouse and dependent children.
Voluntary Vision Plan : May enroll within the first 31 days of employment date.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The primary duty of the Director, Web Strategy and Development is to manage and lead Web Strategy and Development and provide university-wide leadership in planning, optimizing, and directing the design, functionality, and security of Indiana State University’s web site. The Director, Web Strategy and Development oversees the coordinated development, communication, and implementation of web projects, policies, standards and procedures and accessibility of the University’s web site for all users. The Director, Web Strategy and Development works to ensure the web environment is optimized for student recruitment and analytics and web page destinations are in place to measure organic and paid marketing efforts. In addition, the Director ensures the needs of departments having audiences that are not recruitment related but require a public web presence are met. The Director, Web Strategy and Development assures the web support group offers guidance and training to content editors and collaborates with various units and groups to audit website performance, provide guidance and consulting services as needed.

Specific Responsibilities

Required Relevant Education & Experience

Education/Experience: A Bachelor’s degree and three or more years of experience in a web related technology or design field is required.

An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Working knowledge of enterprise class content management systems.

One year of experience supervising full-time technical staff.

Required Field(s) of Study

Preferred Relevant Education and Experience

Experience utilizing state-of-the art technology in a marketing and communications environment.

Experience at an institution of higher education.

Recent hands-on experience with enterprise content management system.

Demonstrated hands-on experience leading a team of full-time Drupal web developers.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Has direct supervisory responsibilities as a first-line supervisor. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Other Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Able to adapt to change, Able to learn and retain information, Able to multitask, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail, Excellent customer service skills, Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, teambuilding and problem solving skills, Proven supervisory skills, Proven verbal and written communication skills, Able to assemble, analyze and present data, Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness, Willing to interact with students, Work effectively with a diverse community, Excellent leadership skills, Experience managing Web Services, Willing to work extended hours during events and peak seasons, when required

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience using Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console, SiteImprove, knowledge of Drupal CMS (preferably Drupal 9/10; full stack), Slate CMS, and Basic HTML/CSS coding.

Qualifications & Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

NCAA Guidelines

All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.

No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.

Position Reappointment Required

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