Alliant International 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 International 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.

Our 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.

Starting Salary: $120,000 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:

•             Advanced proficiency in PHP, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and RESTful API development.

•             Expertise with enterprise CMS platforms (WordPress Multisite, Drupal), including Gutenberg and modern theme frameworks.

•             Strong understanding of web architecture, security best practices, and scalable hosting environments.

•             Deep knowledge of technical SEO, Core Web Vitals, structured data implementation, and site performance optimization.

•             Experience with AI-related optimization, including AI Overview readiness, GEO, and structured data for AI-driven search systems.

•             Hands-on experience with A/B testing, multivariate testing tools, and UX performance tracking.

•             Ability to analyze user behavior, SEO data, and AI-driven discovery patterns to support optimization strategies.

•             Proficiency in version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and code review practices.

•             Experience with web analytics platforms, including GA4, Looker Studio, and other reporting tools.

•             Familiarity with AI-based analytics and automated content auditing tools.

•             Skilled in project management tools such as Asana or Monday.com.

•             Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

•             Ability to identify emerging web technologies and recommend improvements aligned with marketing goals.

•             Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote-first environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

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

•             Perform hands-on web development, maintenance, and implementation across Alliant University’s marketing websites.

•             Collaborate with the VP, Website Strategy to support digital planning and provide technical recommendations that inform broader web initiatives.

•             Serve as a primary technical contact for the university’s marketing websites, ensuring site reliability, accessibility, speed, and data integrity.

•             Maintain and enhance integrations with Marketo, Salesforce, GA4, GTM, VWO, and other third-party platforms.

•             Implement technical SEO and web performance improvements in collaboration with the SEO & Web Performance Specialist.

•             Work with the Paid Media team to support landing pages, conversion tracking, and optimization of lead-generation forms.

•             Execute A/B and multivariate testing on key pages and components to improve engagement and conversion performance.

•             Build dashboards and reports covering SEO, UX behavior, site performance, AI Overview visibility, and form conversion analytics.

•             Support content migration, feature enhancements, and ongoing site optimization initiatives.

•             Participate in RFP reviews, vendor evaluations, and technical discussions related to web development partners.

•             Coordinate work with external contractors, ensuring quality and alignment with technical standards.

•             Collaborate with faculty, staff, and other university partners to address web requests and maintain a consistent user experience across sites.

•             Assist with onboarding and mentoring future web team contributors as needed.

•             Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:

•             This position does not have direct reports.

•             May assign technical tasks to contractors or contributors.

•             May assist in mentoring future hires or technical staff as the team expands.

•             Provides technical guidance without serving as a formal supervisor.

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 International 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 International 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 Human Resources at humanresources@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 International University is a smoke and tobacco free environment.

 Company: Alliant International University, Inc. | Job ID: 284798