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Web Systems Manager

Employer
North Park University
Location
60625, Chicago

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Technology, Web, Mobile & Application Development
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Departmentt:          University Marketing and Communications (UMC)

Reports to:      Web Content Manager          

Position Summary: Reporting to the UMC Web Content Manager The Web Systems Manager will be responsible for the management of North Park University’s website infrastructure. The incumbent will have the ability to conceptualize, articulate, design and execute strategic direction for the website within the budget of the department; provide an understanding of best practices regarding usability, user-centric design, accessibility, search engine optimization, and coding standards; a solid understanding of cross-browser/platform issues and code solutions; the ability to analyze web server traffic data and prepare reports highlighting key information, trends and opportunities understandable to those with a non-technical background.

Essential Responsibilities

Website Infrastructure:

North Park’s website is hosted by Pantheon on a (GWS) Google Website Server. An essential responsibility is to monitor and respond to ongoing system issues including system updates, compatibility issues, and external threats. Northpark.edu has numerous plugins, and each plugin requires maintenance. Infrastructure task include:

  • Pushing system updates
  • Cloning the live environment to dev on monthly basis – DB and Files
  • Addressing conflicts that arise with Pantheon and/or within specific plugins
  • Monitoring and performing system backups
  • Updating static files in the source code, this happens on an annual basis (flat html files for financial aid)
  • Accessing the sequel data base in order to update faculty and staff query strings
  • Clearing server-side cache as needed: associated with adding 301’s –.
  • Managing source code parameter pass and redirects
  • On the Pantheon - CMS side, managing WordPress plugins
  • Manage security, manual IP blocking
  • Oversee governance, standards, and metrics for Web and digital work, including user experience (UX)

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Marketing, Business or Communications, or related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience managing website hosting, design, as well as WordPress CMS and website redevelopment projects.
  • Experience in and knowledge of website analytics tools (Google Analytics, etc.)

Organization

Working at North Park University 

Located on the North side of Chicago, North Park University is a comprehensive and Christian liberal arts university that serves nearly 3,200 undergraduate and graduate students from around the country and the world. Within a diverse, close-knit, urban community, North Park offers more than 40 undergraduate majors, 8 bachelor’s degree-completion majors, 19 master’s degrees, and more than 30 graduate-level certificate programs for continuing professional education. By integrating faith with learning—as it has done since its founding in 1891—North Park University continues to focus on the important task of preparing students for lives of significance and service.

North Park has consistently ranked in the top tier of Midwest regional universities, according to U.S. News & World Report, and has been ranked among the top 50 Christian colleges and Universities by collegechoice.net. We consistently produce Fulbright award-winning students and faculty. Institutional accreditation at North Park University is provided by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Our campus is a blend of urban life, open spaces, and modern academic resources. Situated in the North Park and Albany Park neighborhoods of the city, the University makes its home in one of the most ethnically diverse communities of the country. Through engaging our neighborhood and city, we enrich our campus life and build important connections to the diverse people of Chicago whose roots extend around the globe.

As an employer, North Park offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including tuition benefits for employees and their spouses/dependents. The University welcomes faculty and staff professing the Christian faith, from a wide range of traditions, and is committed to building a diverse, collegial, and supportive academic atmosphere.

More facts about North Park University in Chicago:

  • 6 schools offering professional graduate programs: 19 master's degrees and 35 graduate-level certificate programs
  • 116 full-time faculty; 85% with terminal degrees
  • More than 750 total faculty and staff members (Full and part-time)
  • 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio
Company info
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Telephone
773-244-5275
Location
3225 W Foster Ave
 Chicago
IL
60625
US
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