Lead Web Developer, Manager

Alliant University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas : Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence and Community Engagement. The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations. Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues. Core competencies of the University's training programs include cultural diversity, which is infused in courses and field placements and is manifest in the diversity of its students, faculty.

Our Mission :

Alliant University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership, and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world.

Our Vision :

An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.

O ur IMPACT Values :

• 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.

The Lead Web Developer & Manager will bring at least twelve years of professional experience in web development and related technical disciplines, with a demonstrated history of leading large-scale website initiatives and contributing to digital strategy. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing and deploying enterprise-level content management systems such as WordPress or Drupal, as well as integrating marketing and analytics platforms like Marketo, Salesforce, GA4, GTM, and VWO.

This individual should have a proven ability to collaborate across marketing functions, including SEO, content, and paid media, while ensuring technical excellence and alignment with broader university goals. Experience should include implementing and analyzing A / B testing, conversion optimization, and user experience tracking, as well as integrating and maintaining lead-generation forms tied to marketing automation systems.

The candidate should also demonstrate comfort with AI-driven technologies, including optimizing web content for AI Overviews and generative engine optimization (GEO). They should understand how artificial intelligence impacts content discovery, personalization, and site performance analytics. This person will be relied upon to mentor developers, manage contractors, and coordinate technical workstreams within a cross-functional team, while making strategic decisions that balance scalability, user experience, and AI-era visibility.

Salary Range : $120,000 to $125,000 annualized, Full-Time, Exempt.

Benefits Plans Include : Medical / Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Voluntary Benefit Plans : Accident, Critical Illness, or Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Plan, Transportation Spending Account, Employee Tuition Waiver.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field. Equivalent experience in a higher-education or marketing web environment may be considered.

Experience : The Lead Web Developer, Manager will bring at least twelve years of professional experience in web development and related technical disciplines. This includes hands-on work with enterprise CMS platforms such as WordPress or Drupal and implementation of modern front-end and back-end development practices. The candidate should have experience collaborating with SEO, content, and paid media teams to develop high-performing digital experiences. Experience with analytics-driven optimization, A / B testing, web performance improvement, UX tracking, and lead-generation form integrations is essential. The role also requires familiarity with AI-driven technologies, including AI Overview optimization and generative engine optimization (GEO), and an understanding of how AI influences web visibility and user pathways. Prior experience coordinating contractors or project contributors is beneficial; however, this position is not responsible for direct staff management or budget oversight.

Certifications, Licenses, etc. : None required. Relevant web technology certifications are a plus (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, WordPress VIP).

Skills :

Duties & Responsibilities :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibility :

Contact Responsibility :

Internal : Works closely with Marketing, IT, Admissions, and academic units to coordinate site updates, integrations, and technical support. Regular communication with faculty and staff to ensure academic content is accurately represented online.

External : Interacts with web vendors, hosting providers, and contractors to support development and maintenance activities.

Primary Work Location, Hours & Travel Requirements :

Office Location : Remote, with occasional or limited on-campus visits as needed.

Work Hours : Standard office hours, with occasional need for off-hours maintenance or deployment support.

Travel : Limited; occasional travel for training, conferences, or vendor collaboration.

Work Environment :

Work performed in a remote environment using computers and related technology. May occasionally require virtual coordination with team members or vendors during deployments or technical maintenance.

Background Check Requirements :

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current University employees who apply for the position.

Additional Information :

Anti-Discrimination Policy : Alliant University prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation in its educational programs, services and activities, and in employment practices, including but not limited to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors, use of contractors and consultants, and in its admission or access thereto, on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin or descent, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability (including physical, disease, psychiatric or psychological disability), medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, hair style or texture associated with race, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Alliant University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring a high quality of education through the diversity of the University community and the curriculum. Women, people of color, people with disabilities and people from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as we actively seek to increase diversity at all levels. The University will conduct its programs, services and activities consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Office of People & Culture (Human Resources) at peopleandculture@alliant.edu or 858-635-4509.

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires that we provide you with this Notice at Collection for California Employees and Applicants . This notice is about the collection and use of your personal information. We encourage you to read this notice carefully.

Governing legislation : Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the regulations implementing these statutes, and applicable federal and California law.

Alliant University is a smoke and tobacco free environment.

Company : Alliant University | Job ID : 284798