Lead Web Developer, Manager

About Alliant International University

Alliant International University is a professional practice university dedicated to excellence in education for professional practice, scholarship, multicultural and international competence, and community engagement. The university provides students with high‑quality education through innovation in academic scholarship, applied training, research, and community service, especially to underserved populations.

Mission: Alliant prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership, promoting the discovery and application of knowledge that improves lives worldwide.

Vision: An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.

• Inclusion: We value and engage the rich diversity of the Alliant community.
• Mentoring: We provide guidance and create enabling environments for success.
• Passion: We bring enthusiasm, creativity, and authenticity to our work.
• Accountability: We act with integrity and responsibility in all we do.
• Communication: We are responsive, transparent, and respectful in our interactions.
• Teamwork: We collaborate to develop innovative solutions for our community.

Bringing at least twelve years of professional experience, the Lead Web Developer & Manager will lead large‑scale website initiatives, manage enterprise‑level CMS deployments, and contribute to digital strategy. The role demands a proven ability to collaborate across marketing functions (SEO, content, paid media) while ensuring technical excellence and alignment with university goals.

Key technical experience includes:

• Enterprise CMS platforms such as Word Press or Drupal (including multisite, Gutenberg, and modern theme frameworks).
• Marketing and analytics platforms including Marketo, Salesforce, GA4, GTM, and VWO.
• AI‑driven technologies and optimization for AI overview and generative engine optimization (GEO).
• Implementation and analysis of A/B testing, multivariate testing, conversion optimization, and user experience tracking.
• Lead‑generation form integration tied to marketing automation systems.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Hands‑on web development, maintenance, and implementation across Alliant’s marketing websites.
• Collaboration with the VP of Website Strategy, SEO & Web Performance Specialist, and Paid Media team to support digital planning and technical initiatives.
• Primary technical contact for the university’s marketing websites; ensure reliability, accessibility, speed, and data integrity.
• Maintain and enhance integrations with marketing and analytics platforms.
• Execute A/B and multivariate testing; build dashboards and reports covering SEO, UX behavior, site performance, AI overview visibility, and form conversion analytics.
• Support content migrations, feature enhancements, and ongoing site optimization initiatives.
• Participate in RFP reviews, vendor evaluations, and technical discussions.
• Coordinate work with external contractors, ensuring quality and alignment with technical standards.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and university partners to address web requests and maintain consistent user experience across sites.
• Mentor future web team contributors and assist with onboarding as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The position has no direct reports but may assign technical tasks to contractors or contributors and provide technical guidance without supervising staff.

• Remote with occasional limited on‑campus visits; standard office hours with occasional off‑hours support.
• Limited travel for training, conferences, or vendor collaboration.

Remote work environment using computers and related technology. Virtual coordination may occur during deployments or maintenance activities.

Starting Salary: $120,000 annualized, Full‑Time, Exempt.

Benefits Plans Include: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care & Dependent Care FSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Voluntary Benefit Plans (Accident, Critical Illness, Or Hospital Indemnity Insurance), Legal Plan, Transportation Spending Account,…