Lead Web Developer, Manager

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The Lead Web Developer & Manager will bring at least twelve years of professional experience in web development and related technical disciplines, with a demonstrated history of leading large-scale website initiatives and contributing to digital strategy. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing and deploying enterprise-level content management systems such as Word Press or Drupal, as well as integrating marketing and analytics platforms like Marketo, Salesforce, GA4, GTM, and VWO.

This individual should have a proven ability to collaborate across marketing functions, including SEO, content, and paid media, while ensuring technical excellence and alignment with broader university goals. Experience should include implementing and analyzing A/B testing, conversion optimization, and user experience tracking, as well as integrating and maintaining lead-generation forms tied to marketing automation systems.

The candidate should also demonstrate comfort with AI-driven technologies, including optimizing web content for AI Overviews and generative engine optimization (GEO). They should understand how artificial intelligence impacts content discovery, personalization, and site performance analytics. This person will be relied upon to mentor developers, manage contractors, and coordinate technical work streams within a cross-functional team, while making strategic decisions that balance scalability, user experience, and AI-era visibility.

Starting Salary: $120,000 annualized, Full-Time, Exempt.

Benefits Plans Include:
Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Voluntary Benefit Plans:
Accident, Critical Illness, or Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Plan, Transportation Spending Account, Employee Tuition Waiver.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field. Equivalent experience in a higher-education or marketing web environment may be considered.

The Lead Web Developer, Manager will bring at least twelve years of professional experience in web development and related technical disciplines. This includes hands-on work with enterprise CMS platforms such as Word Press or Drupal and implementation of modern front-end and back-end development practices. The candidate should have experience collaborating with SEO, content, and paid media teams to develop high-performing digital experiences.

Experience with analytics-driven optimization, A/B testing, web performance improvement, UX tracking, and lead-generation form integrations is essential. The role also requires familiarity with AI-driven technologies, including AI Overview optimization and generative engine optimization (GEO), and an understanding of how AI influences web visibility and user pathways. Prior experience coordinating contractors or project contributors is beneficial; however, this position is not responsible for direct staff management or budget oversight.

None required. Relevant web technology certifications are a plus (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Word Press VIP).

• Expertise with enterprise CMS platforms (Word Press Multisite, Drupal), including Gutenberg and modern theme frameworks.
• Strong understanding of web architecture, security best practices, and scalable hosting environments.
• Deep knowledge of technical SEO, Core Web Vitals, structured data implementation, and site performance optimization.
• Experience with AI-related optimization, including AI Overview readiness, GEO, and structured data for AI-driven search systems.
• Hands-on experience with A/B testing, multivariate testing tools, and UX performance tracking.
• Ability to analyze user behavior, SEO data, and AI-driven discovery patterns to support optimization strategies.
• Proficiency in version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and code review practices.
• Experience with web analytics platforms, including GA4, Looker Studio, and other reporting tools.
• Familiarity with AI-based analytics and automated content…