Associate Director/Director Web Technology

The McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia seeks an Associate Director/Director of Web Technology to join its fast-paced Marketing and Communications team. The MarComm team serves as a full-service internal solutions partner for the McIntire School, guiding and directing clients on their marketing initiatives and reporting on their outcomes. This incumbent will be a highly skilled web technologist, with a broader understanding of marketing technologies, who will serve primarily as an individual contributor in a client-facing role. The primary function of the position is oversight - including building and maintenance - of all McIntire web properties which, at present, includes headless Drupal and WordPress environments. Additional key responsibilities will include onboarding and integration of software; assistance with digital advertising and search optimization; support for email marketing as needed; and training staff across platforms. Success in the role is calibrated through a mix of website performance, project management efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Core Responsibilities

• Work across the full stack, building, maintaining and optimizing scalable, distributed features and solutions that enable positive user experiences across desktop and mobile with measurable results

• Develop new features and infrastructure in support of business and project requirements

• Code updates, server management, database optimization, managing dependencies, load balancing, network configuration, security updates, user permissions, disaster recovery planning, and performance of the overall system.

• Assume leadership of new projects, from conceptualization to deployment, with a strong focus on prioritization across multiple projects through effective project management and clear client communication

• Manage vendor support as needed for maintenance and enhancement

• Work with agile development methodologies, adhering to best practices and pursuing continued learning opportunities

• Work closely with IT unit to select, procure, onboard, and integrate new marketing and communications technologies into the McIntire digital ecosystem (examples: AI chatbots, calendars, SalesForce products, intranet) as well sd determine sunset plans for bespoke and legacy products.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering or Related Discipline with at least one year of work experience in website management; 5 years of experience in website management including hands on development will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Ability to project manage the web development process end-to-end, including design, development and deployment of features, integrations, and functionalities

• Proven knowledge of back-end/infrastructure maintenance and optimization and UX/UI principles

• Experience with setting up conversion tracking codes, goals and events; remarketing; and keywords

• Comprehensive understanding of brand for visual style guidelines and content strategy

• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in PHP

• Proficiency in Drupal

• Proficiency in WordPress

• Proficiency in HTML5/XHTML and CSS

• Knowledge of front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

• Understanding of SQL and how to interact with databases.

• Familiarity with concepts and fundamentals of REST API, Mongo DB, PHP, serverless architecture

• Knowledge of secure coding practices, data encryption, and common web vulnerabilities.

• Experience with Google Ad and Analytics platforms

• Knowledge of GDPR and other privacy regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with responsive web design

• Interest in AI and IA integrations

• Previous professional work experience in a creative or digital agency

Anticipated hiring range: $75,000 - $90,000 / annual

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position is not able to sponsor applicants for visas.

TO APPLY :

Please visit UVA job board: https://jobs.virginia.edu and search for "R0061664"

Please complete an application online and submit:

1.Cover letter to include your interest in the position and your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences.

2.Resume or CV

PROCESS FOR INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search "Find Jobs", and search for "R0061664".

• Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration.

For questions about the application process, please contact Rhiannon O'Coin, Senior Academic Recruiter, rmo2r@virginia.edu

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.