Website Development Manager

Rutgers University

remote work

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Feb 10, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Website Development Manager
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Information Technology
Department	Uni Brand, Mktg, & Creative Svcs
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Website Development Manager for the University Brand, Mktg, & Creative Services department. This position reports to the Assistant Vice President of Brand and Marketing. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Handles technical development and maintenance oversight for the Rutgers.edu website, which is the central university-wide website. Oversees and contributes to the technical development and site integrity to deliver an effective, user friendly website for Rutgers. Oversees the resources and processes that support the technical development and maintenance of the Rutgers Core Component Library (RCCL) platform. Leads or contributes to different types of technical projects, including Drupal migrations in addition to other Drupal related development tasks. Contributes to technical documentation when requested and ensures all code changes and updates are properly documented according to the unit's governance processes. Develops standards, recommends and creates processes, and supports related documentation. Sets schedules for new projects, ensuring the quality and timeliness of technical deliverables and projects related to websites and web-based applications that UCM oversees.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	104490.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	132183.00
Annual Maximum Salary	159875.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in a technology or related field. Seven (7) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Demonstrated technical experience maintaining and updating Drupal websites. Proficiency in PHP architecture and implementation of dynamic functionality for web-based solutions especially in the context of the Drupal CMS framework. Proficient in JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS (SASS). Proficient in analysis, maintenance, and extendibility of CMS framework. Working knowledge of PHP and Twig coding languages. Experience using code version control, such as Git and GitLab. Ability to design and develop custom Drupal solutions including modules, templates, and themes. Demonstrated experience in full-stack website development. Excellent project management skills - with proven track record in digital communications. Thorough knowledge of current web innovations, technologies and best practices in web design, usability and accessibility, web application security concepts, and web services (XML and XLST). Experience with navigation and content for responsive sites (for mobile users) and with requirements of accessibility compliance. Must be well versed in the integration of suitable graphic and video formats for use on the web. Must have a user-experience mindset and be able to think from a consumer's point of view. Ability to analyze data, identify trends and translate metrics into reports and executable product changes. Strong attention to detail is required in concert with the ability to identify and implement big picture ideas. Self-motivated and able to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications	* Experience supporting front-end website design and development, website UX, application design/UX, and content management system configuration/development. * Experience includes creating web strategy, integrating complex systems utilizing web services, building or designing solutions for web-based technology, working with cross functional teams, and leading large scale implementations projects. * At least 3 years of experience producing and/or managing development of platforms and applications used for digital communications. * Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as React, jQuery, Vue.js, or Node.js. * Experience working on a scrum website development team/project, utilizing agile methodology. * Familiarity with Pattern Lab, Storybook, and Drupal Single Directory Components ( SDC). * Familiarity with WordPress CMS, ability to apply core and plugin updates, and install new plugins. * Experience managing staff. * Working knowledge of Google Analytics and other analytics platforms.
Equipment Utilized	Microsoft Office software (Word and PowerPoint). HTML. Drupal content management system.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Must be willing to use a personal vehicle for business purposes. May be required work during early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday hours. May be required to work from home or other off-site locations. May require use of personal (own) computer equipment when working remotely.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0272
Posting Open Date	02/10/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement