University of Wisconsin–Madison Hiring for Web Operations Manager Job at Madison, WI Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:
The Web Operations Manager is responsible for the technical and operational aspects of the Office of Human Resources (OHR) website, including the redesign, coordination and support of departmental initiatives, and ensures the reliability and accuracy of website content. In addition, this position is responsible for leading initiatives in order to gain website process efficiencies and improvements.

This position will work with subject matter experts and communications in the OHR functional areas in the development, design, and maintenance of new and transitioning OHR websites, MyUW portal human resource content, and the Working@UW website, as well as video and interactive web applications. It requires the ability to work with technical and functional experts in a cooperative manner involving extensive collaboration and team work.
This position serves as the specialist/consultant for the technology and data-services function of OHR and operates under limited supervision with general priorities established by the OHR Chief of Staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Responsibilities:
– 15% Plans, implements, manages, monitors, and upgrades the unit’s websites including intranets
– 20% Ensures website functionality and maintains existing website operation including
implementing the content management system (CMS), making content updates, conducting content audits, and updating computer programming languages which may include HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
– 10% Responds and troubleshoots website issues
– 10% Ensures website quality, efficiency, and compliance with accessibility, security, privacy, and other university requirements and laws
– 15% Strategizes ways to improve the user experience of the website and manages information architecture strategy
– 5% Monitors web traffic and website performance, and assesses performance to optimize the website and to identify, prevent, and resolve issues
– 5% Collaborates with others to ensure that the website aligns with brand strategy and meets the unit’s standards

Unique Responsibilities:
– 5% Serve as a subject matter expert and unit liaison to other departments to design graphics, style standards, layouts, and other brand assets
– 5% Hire, supervise, and train student web developers to support the website operation for the Office of Human Resources
– 5% Supports the technical implementation of communications initiatives, including digital content delivery via mass email and multimedia channels
– 5% Provides strategic guidance and coordination for the design, implementation, distribution, and analysis of internal surveys

INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

EDUCATION:
Preferred – Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred focus in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
– Professional experience in web design
– Working knowledge of current web presentation languages
– Demonstrated commitment to considering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility when developing or applying web design practices
– Experience and success at working in collaborative teams and work environments, and self-motivated and able to work and make decisions independently.
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to maintain effective relationships with managers, staff, and campus partners
– Strong work samples that demonstrate web design capabilities

Preferred:
– A minimum of two years of demonstrated experience in web design and project management
– Demonstrated experience in website design using current versions of web authoring and publishing tools
– Experience working in a Content Management System (CMS)
– Experience managing and customizing a WordPress environment
– Experience with graphic design, preferably with Adobe products such as Photoshop and Illustrator
– Experience creating content and designs that meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) AA standards
– Familiarity with Human Resource System reporting and portals, including web infrastructure, server environment, site development, and troubleshooting
– Understanding of search engine optimization methodologies
– Experience with Google Analytics
– Experience supervising student staff

COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS:
UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086. Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

WORK TYPE:
This position has the option to be either partially or fully remote. If partially remote, some work will be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

APPOINTMENT TYPE, DURATION:
This is a renewable appointment.

SALARY:
Minimum $70,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

DEPARTMENT(S):
A022010 / G SERV/HUMAN RES – Office of Human Resources

HOW TO APPLY:
To begin the application process, click the “apply now” button at https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/516395/web-operations-manager. Submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background. Please keep in mind, applicants need to articulate all required qualifications in their cover letter and/or resume. Applicants who have preferred qualifications should share those too in the cover letter and/or resume.
Please also provide a single document containing 3 to 5 examples of websites or web pages from your portfolio (preferably as publicly accessible URLs) and include a brief explanation of your role in each project.

CONTACT:
Emma Sippel
608-262-8152

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.

Location: 21 North Park Street, Madison, WI 53715

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location