Director Of Web Strategy And Development

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Base: $70,000-$80,000; bonus/equity: not specified...
Fully remote
Html5, css3, modern javascript
Enterprise-level cms experience
Technical seo principles
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith is seeking a Director of Web Strategy and Development to provide strategic leadership and technical expertise for the university's web ecosystem. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in web development, project leadership, and experience in higher education to enhance the university's digital presence

Job Summary

  • The Director of Web Strategy and Development provides strategic leadership and technical direction for the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s web ecosystem, overseeing design, development, optimization, accessibility, and performance.
  • The position supervises the Web Manager, supports distributed content editors, and collaborates with various university departments to align web strategy with institutional priorities and user experience expectations.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement contributions.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith is seeking a Director of Web Strategy and Development to provide strategic leadership and technical expertise for the university's web ecosystem. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in web development, project leadership, and experience in higher education to enhance the university's digital presence.

Salary

Base: $70,000-$80,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • HTML5, CSS3, modern JavaScript
  • Enterprise-level CMS experience
  • Technical SEO principles
  • Web accessibility standards (WCAG AA)
  • Web analytics platforms
  • Responsive design standards
  • Version control workflows

Nice-to-have

  • Higher education experience
  • Leading website redesigns
  • Enterprise web governance
  • AI-influenced search behavior trends

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Minimum four years of web development experience
  • Minimum one year of project leadership or supervisory experience
  • Portfolio of professional web development work

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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