FHSS Web Manager - 131588

Why work at BYU?

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the university's mission : "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth all situated within a beautiful and historic campus make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

Web Manager, College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

The College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences seeks a skilled and motivated Web Manager to oversee website development, mentor student staff, and collaborate with College clients. As a key member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in managing websites across various departments and research initiatives while supporting the College¿s mission . Our large college has complex needs with faculty and staff in several buildings throughout campus, so our website and technology needs are especially important as we interact both internally and with our students and the general public. If you're passionate about web technology, mentoring, and making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply! We look forward to learning how you might contribute to our dynamic team.

What You'll do in this position:

• Develop both static and dynamic data-driven websites for college clients and ensure adherence to best practices and policies for website security.
• Plan and implement web design and usability across the college. 
• Stay current with industry trends through participation in in technology conferences and/or seminars both on- and off-campus.
• Emphasize student employee mentoring efforts through managing a team of computing support student staff, including recruiting, hiring, supervising, and training.
• Set goals with student employees, provide performance input and feedback, and resolve differences and conflicts when necessary.
• Ensure that student employees properly document their functions and responsibilities and establish backup resources wherever possible.
• Consult and collaborate with college clients concerning their website needs, develop improvement plans, and establish an atmosphere of cooperation with all college units.
• Provide leadership, strategy, and vision for college websites.
• Participate with colleagues in parallel positions in other colleges at the University to share information, advice, and successful practices for web support.
• Meet regularly with the director of Computing Services to exchange information and manage priorities.
• Represent the college on university committees and build positive relationships with college clients, peers, and OIT.

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU 
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent development experience
• 2 years each of website development and maintenance, database experience, and customer service or working with clients
• Strong web development, programming, and database development skills.
• Creativity and problem-solving skills, with ability to learn new and emerging technologies and adapt quickly to changing needs of the college
• Demonstrated ability to manage and successfully complete large and complex IT projects and to supervise service and support personnel
• Ability to explain complicated technical concepts in widely understandable terms, with a willingness to help non-technical people with these concepts in a respectful and honest manner

Preferred

• 5+ years of website development/maintenance and customer service.
• 3+ years of IT managerial, supervisory, and/or project management experience
• 2 years of design, UX, and UI experience
• Interest in working in an educational environment
• Strong portfolio of IT related experience including cloud, servers, security, software development, web technologies, and graphic design.
• Experience working with low-code frameworks like Mendix, Power Apps, and ServiceNow
• Experience with cloud development in Asure, AWS, or other cloud offerings 
• Object-Oriented programming skills (C# and .Net experience)

What we offer in return:

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits , including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Employee Class: Administrative

Work Location: Provo Campus

Environment: General office or other equivalently good environment

Physical Exam Required: N

Desired Start Date: 06/17/2024

Job Close Date: 05/20/2024

Pay Level: 54T

Approximate Starting Salary: $83,000 - $108,000

Documents Required at time of Application:

Required: Cover Letter, Resume

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!