Los Angeles Pacific University Hiring for Webmaster Job at San Dimas, CA Full Time

The Webmaster position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and measuring the University’s web & mobile platforms in alignment with the enterprise-wide marketing strategy. The LAPU currently maintains an enterprise website, a custom portal intranet, and an array of microsites that cater to our unique audiences. As an integral part of the creative team, the role will work alongside marketers, writers, editors, video producers, IT colleagues, and in-house clients to strategically plan, create and position content across the University’s web instances Drupal and WordPress. The Webmaster will also play a role in leveraging the University’s digital footprint within the context of LAPU overall marketing and communications strategy, which may include support for graphic design, email communications, social media, and paid digital advertising.

Location

Remote home office: Employee’s home office must be located in a state LAPU is registered in: AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, MN, MO, MT, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA

Required Experience / Education

• Christian Commitment: Vital Christian faith and lifestyle
• Supportive of the evangelical mission and purpose of Los Angeles Pacific University and the Azusa Pacific University System
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering or Related Discipline with at least one year of work experience in website management; 5 years of experience in website management including hands-on development will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to project manage the web development process end-to-end, including design, development, and deployment of visual enhancements, features, and functionality
• Knowledge of brand stewardship in the context of both visual style guidelines and a content strategy
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Experience / Education

• Strong understanding of UX/UI principles as well as responsive and adaptive design
• Previous professional work experience in a creative or digital agency a plus
• Familiarity with concepts and fundamentals of REST API, MongoDB, PHP, serverless architecture
• Knowledge of AWS, Google Cloud or Azure.
• Knowledge of ASP .NET

Essential Functions

• Understand the interconnectivity and become an evangelist for LAPU web application infrastructure, which includes but is not limited to:
• Using a rigorous project management approach, oversee the front-end/back-end of LAPU current and upcoming web properties in coordination with teammates, clients, and vendors, as needed.
• Work with numerous stakeholders to build relationships, identify goals, set measurable objectives and gather requirements and modifications for existing web presence and forthcoming properties.
• Maintain web properties, including the development of features, wireframes, site maps components, and pages in Drupal and WordPress using vendor support when needed
• Establish guiding website architecture, navigation, labels, and to drive strategic content connectivity across web properties.
• Ensure a measurable, impactful execution of digital marketing tactics and web presence by making strategic content recommendations to increase website performance. Implement and oversee a range of measurement tools to collect qualitative and quantitative data about user experience (UX), including form embeds, tracking including cookies, tags, and pixels; user testing and focus groups; web analytics; and surveys. In turn, keep partners, clients, and leadership informed of progress and impact.
• Ensure the web platforms meet the highest LAPU and branding standards, editorial and graphic quality, and consistency and adhere to best practices involving site architecture, navigation, process flows, page-level interactions, functionalities, usability, and accessibility.
• Oversee web property maintenance, feature enhancements, and hosting agreements in concert with IT department and external web vendors as needed, providing the necessary oversight.
• Understand and drive adoption of all ADA, FERPA,GDPR compliance measures in accordance with LAPU directives
• Working with vendors when necessary, help to develop and maintain appropriate technical documentation to inform ongoing maintenance and feature enhancement developments for all web properties
• Ensure web properties are optimized for search engines, including mobile-first, page load speeds, etc.
• Assist with HTML newsletter support, digital graphics, and other day-to-day operations as needed.
• Mentor and train team members on Drupal and WordPress sites, applications, and features as well as web-based products analytics and UX best practices.
• Required to work a Saturday commencement event each calendar year
• Additional duties assigned

Missional Expectations:
All employees play a critical role in the establishment and maintenance of a robust Christian community that seeks to serve with grace the needs of all employees and students. As a LAPU employee you are called to engage with your colleagues and all those that the university serves by modeling Christ-like character in all of your interactions. You will celebrate and honor other employees and students as being made in the image of God; be thankful, expressing gratitude to God and one another; build others up with your words; and work as an instrument of God’s love seeking to heal a lost and broken world.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Self-starter with the ability to work in a team-based, fast-paced atmosphere
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures in a complex university setting
• Ability to be proactive, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, and work with little supervision
• A positive, cooperative, Christ-like attitude supportive of the University and its mission

Mental Demands

• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
• Ability to investigate, analyze information, and draw conclusions
• Ability to engage in critical thinking, exercise independent judgment, set priorities, and solve problems
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information

Physical Demands

This position typically includes the following physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time
• Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Visual acuity to read words and numbers
• Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force and occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

Technologies

• Comfortable with Drupal content management
• Comfortable with WordPress content management
• Fundamental JavaScript
• HTML5/XHTML and CSS
• Google Analytics
• Google AdWords
• Adobe Creative Suite
• MailChimp and/or Marketing Cloud and or Pardot
• Knowledge of Salesforce
• Modern development workflows including version control and continuous integration
• Web SDK/API/Web Services knowledge
• Web security
• GoogleApps / Gmail
• Office applications software—Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel (required)

Non-discrimination Statement

Los Angeles Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and Los Angeles Pacific University reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the University may deem appropriate.

This is the most exciting time to be working at Los Angeles Pacific University, part of the Azusa Pacific University system! With our team of dedicated professionals and faculty, we are creating a new hope for the future by investing in lives through learning pathways that are Christ-centered, flexible and accessible.

If you want to join a dynamic, God-first culture that strives to provide quality academic programs to countless students, we welcome you to apply.

Be a part of this powerful campus of an already-prestigious university that offers flexibility and innovative delivery of education to learners everywhere.

If you have a passion for service, education and innovation, we’re interested in talking to you!

We offer a competitive benefits package for eligible employees including: 30 days PTO, med/dental/vision plans, life/LTD/ADD insurance, retirement and tuition assistance.