Director - Web Strategy - 997834

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Job Title: Director - Web Strategy - 997834 Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida Work Type: Full Time with Full Benefits Job Category: Exempt Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience Pay Basis:

Annually

Subject to Grant Funding?: No Essential Job Functions: 1. Serves as overall owner of nova.edu and affiliated website content, including initiating and managing process of addressing obsolete sites.

• Manages the CMS and user permissions, and establishes client workflow approvals. Moderates and advises best practices for stakeholder-generated content, by providing input and guidance on the development of content plans for each of NSU's websites/intranets.
• Leads in collaboration with the senior leadership team the website migration projects with an eye toward brand alignment (tone, design, typography,etc.), accessibility, SEO, and website best practices.
• Manages the CMS and user permissions, and establishes client workflow approvals.
• Conceptualizes, directs, supervises, and coordinates work activities of subordinates and staff, including hiring, coaching, evaluating, and terminating.
• Serves as a subject matter web expert to colleges/departments during and after migration process.
• Provides QA for new websites, UI/UX design enhancements, mobile optimization, and page layout design.
• Measures, evaluates, and presents ROI/ROAS dashboards and metrics to senior leadership using appropriate KPIs for web user behavior, digital paid and image advertising campaigns, Google and SiteImprove analytics, Recruit/CRM tracking, SEO tools, etc.
• Provides reports, web analysis, and SEO optimization recommendations.
• Monitors stakeholder-generated content and resolves issues as they arise.
• Leads multi-phase, results-oriented, market-facing web upgrade projects with multiple internal and external team members and agencies.
• Identifies user needs and trends, collaborates with teams to improve user experience and content management toolset.
• Manages ongoing market-facing website enhancements which include streamlined content, optimized IA and UX, SEO best practices, and immersive storytelling.
• Acts as a liaison between PR & Marketing Communications and OIIT, agencies, and other colleges, programs, and departments of NSU.
• Generates new content ideas to support key topics and business objectives of NSU.
• Suggests and implements new processes for gathering, creating, and maintaining content on all of NSU's websites.
• Contributes to other initiatives such as email and direct marketing campaigns.
• Conducts on-page optimizations of content with the assistance of project stakeholders and additional contractors.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  
  

Marginal Job Functions: Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Deep knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, content management systems (Cascade Server preferred), Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Premiere, Illustrator), and other relevant software.

• Technical proficiency in content management systems (CMS) such as OmniCMS, Cascade Server, and Wordpress.
• Must have excellent proofreading skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent project management skills and organizational ability.
• Attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work on numerous projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently on long-term projects.
• Ability to lead as well as work as part of a team.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of accomplishing goals through others and the ability to apply these principles in a business setting.
• Proficient in Both Mac and PC Platforms.
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS and other front-end web design programming languages.
• Must display advanced understanding of responsive web design and how content is displayed on various computing devices.
• Demonstrated ability to use web, digital communications, and analytics to drive business decisions and positively influence traffic toward university websites and campaigns.
• Proficient in CRM platforms and industry best practices governing e-mail and digital communications.
• Excellent customer service skills, ability to solve problems with customers and stakeholders and keep a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with developers, designers, copywriters, and staff. Job Requirements: Required Certifications/Licensures: Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Major (if required): Required Experience: Eight (8) or more years relevant industry experience. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Master's degree in communications, information technology, or related field.
• Expertise in web best practices, search engine optimization, and web/digital copy development and content governance.
• Experience in public speaking, being a spokesperson, and communicating a vision for a product or service.
  
  

Is this a safety sensitive position? No Background Screening Required? No Pre-Employment Conditions:

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