Web Technology Manager

CAHNRS Communications

The Web Technology Manager reports to the Communications Director and is responsible for assisting in the development and execution of marketing & communications plans through the development and oversight of webpages, mobile applications, marketing email, and related channels. The manager exercises judgment and has decision-making authority of her/his functions, to support established web goals and performance targets. In addition to her/his own web development work, the manager plans, organizes and assigns work to staff web developers and web coordinators. Furthermore, the manager oversees all functions of Web Service Center.

The manager is a critical member of the CAHNRS leadership team and advises the director on initiatives and policies that further the communications goals of the college. She/he coordinates closely with the other functional managers and the production coordinator to ensure work is performed efficiently and effectively. The manager oversees the operations of the department in the absence of the Director.

View the Benefits overview for information regarding competitive benefits available.

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A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a field related to the functional managerial area which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Technical proficiency in PHP, javascript, html/css, and related programming languages/technologies.

Demonstrated high-level proficiency in developing for the Wordpress platform.

Supervisory experience.

Demonstrated expertise and/or certification in Google Analytics.

A strong portfolio of development work.

Advanced degree or continued education/certifications in (a) related field(s).

Development of plugins and themes for the Wordpress CMS

Experience in higher education

Familiarity or work with agricultural, natural resource, and related disciplines.

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume 2) a cover letter 3) contact information for at least three (3) professional references, and 4) an example of code you have personally worked on for WordPress plugins and/or themes. Please also include a description and the circumstances under which the code was written (Upload as “Other”).

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521(v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDDCallers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.