Director of Web Development

: Job # 040773 Department Code 24002-1040 Department Marketing Job Title Director of Web Development Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range $82,000 - $115,000 Pay Determination Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate's education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university's strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses. Staff Level S5 FLSA Status Exempt Hours Standard University business hours 8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year) 8:00am - 4:30pm (summer) Hours may vary based on operational needs. Job Type Full-time Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable As a leader on the Digital Team within the Division of Marketing, the Director of Web Development creates and sets strategic direction for web development on Syracuse University's flagship digital properties. The Director will lead a team of highly technical front- and back-end developers and a DevOps specialist to make strategic decisions in the creation of high quality, world-class digital experiences for all audiences, regardless of device, across the University's digital landscape. The Director of Web Development will create, articulate and set web development standards and processes for the creation of services, features, and components used to develop and maintain the central web properties of Syracuse University. The Director will assist with integrations between existing systems and research of new systems and technologies, collaborating and working closely with the Marketing Technology team to ensure consistency across platforms and content management systems. This leader will guide their team as they partner with the division and campus partners to ensure a secure, accessible and user-friendly digital presence, providing assistance where and when needed. Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent amount of education and work experience.
• Seven (7) plus years of combined experience related to web management, web design, development and maintenance.
• Two (2) plus years of experience in leading teams.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Strong management and communication skills. A positive team player with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Industry-leading knowledge and experience with fundamental web technologies like HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to build and support a cohesive team and to coach, mentor and develop others.
• Extensive experience with JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js, Angular.js, and React.js.
• Strong familiarity with server-side languages such as Python Django, PHP, Java, and .Net.
• Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle and MongoDB.
• Extensive experience with accessible and responsive web design and development.
• Extensive experience working with content management systems including Wagtail and WordPress.
• Experience working with cloud hosting services, such as AWS, Azure, etc.
• Experience with content delivery networks (CDN), such as Amazon Cloudfront
• Knowledge of enterprise platform technologies and best practices.
• Experience designing and implementing quality assurance testing procedures with strong attention to detail.
• Close visual acuity to perform tasks related the website development, design. Ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels w/or w/o correction related to content within website creation.

Responsibilities

• Create and direct strategic priorities, and provide guidance on technical and quality assurance standards for the university to facilitate development of best of breed digital applications and services. The Director has authority and influence to innovate and set standards across the University's flagship digital platforms. Responsible for ensuring websites and relevant applications adhere to security, accessibility and code standards. Serves as product owner and operational manager for the development of enterprise web applications.

• Direct, provide oversight and direction for team of developers and DevOps specialist, ensuring standard-compliant coding (e.g., security, accessibility, etc.) is used to develop and implement components, templates, features, and functionality. Provides effective leadership to the team, supporting a positive work environment, a high level of team engagement and a culture of accountability. collaborates with digital strategy, UI/UX, Marketing Technology and other internal and external partners and stakeholders to prioritize a development roadmap and will champion features which provide the most value and best experiences for our audiences.

• Manage development projects from start to finish ensuring on-time delivery and quality assurance standards. Sets direction, provides mentorship, determines technical standards, and collaborates with team on decisions to facilitate future web development projects.Offers guidance to the team during design, development, and testing phases and holds accountability for the overall solution.

• Serve as subject matter expert influencing technical decisions and advising internal teams and campus partners. Partner with analytics team to develop strategic approaches to web analytics, tagging, and tracking. Collaborate with Marketing Technology team to ensure platform consistency and other internal division teams to ensure strategic, user-friendly approaches to digital products. Facilitate collaborative coding opportunities for the University developer community.

• Debug and troubleshoot website issues as needed. Monitor analytics, logs, and reports. Keep abreast of industry trends, tools and best practices. Ensure websites meet accessibility requirements, are optimized for search, maintain mobile responsiveness, and meet performance standards.

Physical Requirements Not Applicable Tools/Equipment Not Applicable Application Instructions In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter. About Syracuse University Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit About the Syracuse area Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. EEO Statement Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University's contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.