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What does a director web do?

A Director of Web oversees an organization's web strategy, including the design, development, and maintenance of websites and web applications. They manage web teams, coordinate with other departments, and ensure that digital platforms align with business goals. This role often includes responsibility for user experience, web analytics, and technology adoption. Directors of Web are also typically involved in setting budgets, ensuring site security, and staying current with digital trends to maintain a competitive edge.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director web, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director Web, you need expertise in web development, digital strategy, project management, and a strong background in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), web analytics tools like Google Analytics, and certifications in web technologies or project management (such as PMP) are often required. Leadership, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams are vital soft skills for this role. These skills ensure the successful execution of web initiatives, alignment with business goals, and the effective management of high-performing digital teams.

What are some common challenges faced by a director web, and how can these be addressed to ensure project success?

A Director of Web often navigates challenges such as aligning cross-functional teams, managing shifting project priorities, and ensuring website performance meets business goals. Addressing these requires strong communication skills to bridge gaps between designers, developers, and stakeholders, as well as effective project management to adapt to changing requirements. Implementing agile methodologies and fostering a collaborative environment can help teams stay focused and deliver high-quality results on time.

What is the difference between Director Web vs Web Manager?

AspectDirector WebWeb Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees overall web strategy, leads teams, manages budgets, and aligns web initiatives with business goals.Manages daily website operations, updates content, and ensures website functionality.
Required SkillsLeadership, strategic planning, web development knowledge, project management.Technical skills, content management, SEO, website maintenance.
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level, cross-departmental collaboration, often in corporate or agency settings.Operational, technical, often within marketing or IT teams.

The main difference between a Director Web and a Web Manager lies in scope and strategic focus. The Director Web typically leads web initiatives at a high level, setting strategy and overseeing teams, while the Web Manager handles day-to-day website operations and technical tasks. Both roles require web-related skills, but the Director Web's responsibilities are broader and more strategic.

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Front End Web Developer

Saint Peter, MN • On-site

Gustavus Adolphus College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees

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$55K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Description
JOB SUMMARY: The Front End Web Developer is a key member of the Gustavus Adolphus College Marketing & Communications team, responsible for building and maintaining the digital experiences that shape how prospective students, current students, alumni and the broader public encounter the college online. Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing, this role brings together technical expertise in Drupal development, a strong design sensibility and a working command of content strategy and SEO to ensure the college's web presence is polished, performant and purposeful.
This role works in close, ongoing partnership with the Gustavus internal IT department (Gustavus Technology Services) on infrastructure, security, platform maintenance and technical standards. The ability to collaborate effectively across both teams is essential to the role.
This is a hybrid position with a flexible mix of on-campus and remote work. On-campus presence is expected for key team meetings, collaborative sprints and launch moments; remote flexibility supports focused development work.
Employment Status: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Exempt (Salaried), Benefits Eligible
Salary Range: $55,000-70,000 annually
How to apply: Continue here or visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ to complete the online application and submit a resume. A cover letter is optional. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
***Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position**
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Drupal Development & CMS Management
  • Develop, maintain and improve the college's Drupal-based website, including custom theme development (Twig), content type configuration, and front end component work.
  • Serve as a primary CMS resource for content editors across campus; building intuitive templates and paragraph components, maintaining editorial workflows and providing training and documentation for non-technical users.
  • Conduct regular content audits to identify outdated material, structural gaps and opportunities to improve clarity and findability across priority pages.
  • Manage Drupal front end dependencies and ensure theme code is clean, well-documented and version-controlled via Git.
  • Coordinate with Back End Developer and Gustavus Technology Services (GTS), the college's internal IT department and/or external development partners on Drupal updates, security patches, hosting environments and performance optimization; serve as a consistent point of contact between MarCom and GTS on web platform matters.

SEO Strategy & Implementation
  • Own the college's on-site SEO program: keyword research, metadata strategy, heading hierarchy, internal linking and URL structure across priority pages.
  • Implement and maintain technical SEO fundamentals; page speed, crawlability, mobile performance, structured data (schema markup) and XML sitemaps; within the Drupal environment.
  • Conduct regular SEO audits using tools such as Google Search Console or Semrush and translate findings into prioritized action plans.
  • Partner with content and communications colleagues to integrate SEO best practices into the content creation process, including meta descriptions, image alt text and editorial tagging.
  • Track and report on organic search performance, making data-informed recommendations to improve visibility for key enrollment and institutional audiences.

Front End Design & User Experience
  • Translate brand guidelines and designer comps into accurate, responsive, accessible web experiences with close attention to typography, layout and visual consistency.
  • Collaborate with the Creative Director/Senior Graphic Designer to develop and iterate on new page templates, landing pages and campaign microsites that align with institutional brand standards.
  • Champion WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance across all digital properties, conducting periodic audits and driving remediation.
  • Maintain and evolve a shared front end component library that enables consistent, efficient digital production across the team.
  • Bring a design-literate perspective to team reviews, surfacing opportunities to improve visual hierarchy, user flow and overall quality.

Analytics & Digital Performance
  • Support implementation of Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager to ensure accurate tracking of key web events and user behavior.
  • Assist in interpreting site performance data and contribute to regular reporting on traffic, engagement and conversion metrics.
  • Participate in A/B testing and optimization initiatives in collaboration with the broader marketing team.
  • Contribute to strategic discussions about MarCom planning and how it impacts the website, including content, user experience, design, and search engine optimization.

Prerequisites
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Web Development, Digital Communications, Computer Science or a related field; equivalent professional experience considered.
  • 3+ years of professional front end web development experience, with at least 2 years of hands-on Drupal development (version 9 or 10 strongly preferred).
  • Experience working in a higher education, nonprofit, or other mission-driven institutional environment preferred.
  • Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+); experience with Drupal theme development using Twig templating.
  • Demonstrated experience owning or significantly contributing to an SEO program, including technical SEO, metadata strategy, and use of tools such as Google Search Console or Semrush.
  • Experience managing content in a large-scale CMS: building templates, supporting content editors, and maintaining editorial workflows.
  • Familiarity with Drupal tooling including Composer, Drush, and Git-based version control workflows.
  • Working knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) and responsive design principles.
  • Familiarity with Google Analytics (GA4) and Google Tag Manager.
  • Ability to translate technical concepts clearly for non-technical colleagues across marketing, enrollment and academic departments.
  • Experience collaborating with a central IT or technology services team; comfortable navigating shared ownership of infrastructure, security and platform decisions.
  • Strong design sensibility: ability to work from designer comps and apply brand guidelines with care and consistency.
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in higher education marketing or enrollment management contexts, with an understanding of student recruitment communications and lifecycle marketing.
  • Familiarity with CSS preprocessors (Sass) and front end build tools (Webpack, Vite).
  • Experience with email marketing platforms (Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Mailchimp, or similar) and HTML email template development.
  • Familiarity with local Drupal development environments such as DDEV or Lando.
  • Drupal certification or equivalent demonstrated expertise.
  • Exposure to UX research methods, usability testing, or information architecture work.

Schedule & Work Environment
This is a hybrid position, with a mix of on-campus work and flexibility for remote work. Specific hybrid arrangements are established in coordination with the supervisor and subject to departmental needs.
Benefits
Gustavus offers competitive and comprehensive benefits which include:
  • Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns
  • Onsite health services
  • Free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment)
  • Tuition scholarships for dependents
  • Tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse
  • 13 paid Holidays + generous PTO plan

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.
Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation's leading private liberal arts colleges serving approximately 1,800 students. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota only one hour southwest of the Twin Cities.
Contact
Kim Frisch | kfrisch@gustavus.edu | 507-933-7683
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2026

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