Director, Digital Media (Hybrid)

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. Position Information Position Title: Director, Digital Media (Hybrid) Employment Status: Full Time Position Status: Regular Position Type: Staff Job Family: External Relations, Communications, and Marketing Position Overview Be The Difference Begins with Great People. Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? Were always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community. This role leads the universitys digital media initiatives to include web design, development and use of the universitys content management system (CMS), email design and distribution, digital content development, and other forms of digital marketing in this fast-changing field. Responsibilities include leading the digital media team and designing, programming, updating and maintaining university websites and email communication, with a focus on user-centered design and achieving marketing conversion objectives; overseeing training and best practices for a network of individuals with content management system access; digital brand review and counsel; interactive content creation; and web analytics tracking, review and reporting. This role requires regular in-person teamwork at our campus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Duties and Responsibilities Identify strategic web-based communication solutions to the marketing needs of the university as a whole and of individual departments. Design and develop new or updated websites, using professional web design concepts and within brand standards and style guide. Design and develop interactive features and/or content for websites, such as navigational elements, quizzes, etc. Counsel and lead university partners in the representation of the Marquette brand platform in digital media. Lead digital project management, including proactive reporting and communication about digital teamwork for colleagues and partners. Responsible for the supervision of staff which includes but is not limited to hiring, disciplinary actions, performance management, staff development, etc. Direct vendor/freelance relationship, including identification of resources, evaluation, contract negotiations, budget and project management. Lead resource planning and manage the digital team budget in support of digital media production. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Bachelors degree in communications, marketing, computer science or related degree. A minimum of 7 years of experience with knowledge of digital marketing tactics across a broad set of digital media (websites, apps, e-communication, etc.). Supervisory experience is required. Strong writing and presentation skills. High level of creativity. Knowledge of best practices for web design and development. Knowledge in project management, vendor identification and selection, and digital branding necessary. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Masters degree in communications, marketing, computer science or related degree. Working knowledge of PHP, Figma, Modern Campus CMS, Slate CRM, FTP software, Social media applications, Web video delivery systems. Department University Relations Posting Date 09/22/2024 Closing Date Open to hybrid/remote EOE Statement It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. Required Documents Required Documents: Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents: Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). Do you have a bachelor's degree? Yes No How many years of supervisory experience do you have? (Open Ended Question) How many years of professional experience do you have in digital design/development across a broad set of digital media? 4-7 years 7 or more years Do you live in a location where you can easily commute to our Milwaukee, WI campus for meetings and other on-site work? (Open Ended Question) J-18808-Ljbffr