• Web Governance Manager

    Wayne State University (Detroit, MI)


    Web Governance Manager

     

    Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedWeb Governance Managerat its Detroit campus location.

     

    Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

    Essential functions (job duties):

    Position Purpose

    The Web Governance Manager is responsible for ensuring the university is publishing content at the highest quality and adhering to policies associated with websites, social media and digital communication. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Digital Experience and Innovation, responsibilities include but are not limited to the web governance, identity, privacy, accessibility and social media policies. Providing the University with professional and technical expertise in the development, revision, publication and maintenance of web and digital content. Collaborates with University leaders and staff to provide an on-brand university identity, high-performing, accurate, up to date, secure and accessible campus-wide IT environment, including hardware, software applications, web content, web tools, and other online and classroom technologies.

    Essential Functions

    Performs reviews and audits of university websites and electronic documents to ensure compliance with university policy. Provides written documentation on violations and remediation steps to stakeholders. Provides reports to leadership on progress of remediation.

     

    Provides expert digital technology assistance to ensure on-brand university identity, high-performing and actionable content. Leads efforts to create and implement training programs for campus communicators and other impacted university employees regarding website publishing guidelines, accessibility and privacy. Creates and maintains the university’s web governance resource website.

     

    Creates the requirements for, analyzes and uses the tools used to conduct web governance, privacy and accessibility reviews. Conducts routine and ad-hoc reviews of content to ensure compliance with policies.

     

    Create, oversee, and enforce the current web governance policy; plan and approve changes to web governance and related policies; define and manage web standards.

     

    Performs reviews and provides written remediation recommendations on third-party applications that are being evaluated for purchase. Works with third-party vendors and the University's procurement partners to ensure procurement of accessible products and improve the accessibility of third-party products.

     

    Identifies industry approaches and best practices for compliance with web governance policies that pertain to web and digital content. Leads efforts to implement when appropriate.

     

    Performs other related duties as assigned.

    WORK CONTEXT

    Job Reports to: Senior Director/Chair.

     

    Leadership Accountability: Implements operating plans.

     

    Customer Accountability: Interfaces with customers inside the S/C/D.

     

    Freedom to Act: Subject to regular review by supervisor.

    Qualifications:

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education

    Bachelor's degree

     

    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information systems, educational technology, communications, or related fields. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

    Experience

    Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

     

    Minimum two years of experience in accessible website design and development in a professional setting.

     

    Experience working in higher education preferred.

     

    Experience using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and other web development languages.

     

    Professional accessibility certifications, including but not limited to: Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competency (CPACC) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS).

     

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

     

    Ability to present technical information in layman terms to groups or one-on-one.

    School/College/Division:

    H73 - University Relations

    Primary department:

    H8706 - Marketing Services

    Employment type:

    + Regular Employee

    + Job type: Full Time

    + Job category: Staff/Administrative

    Funding/salary information:

    + Compensation type: Annual Salary

    + Salary minimum: $61,338

    + Salary hire maximum: $73,601

    Working conditions:

    This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply. Normal office environment.

    Job openings:

    + Number of openings: 1

    + Reposted position: No

    Background check requirements:

    University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.