Associate Director, Digital Platform Engineer – Advancement Communications and Marketing
Emory University2 years ago
Atlanta, GA, USAStaff+
Responsibilities
- Guide department marketing and communications efforts, including branding, marketing strategy, events, proposals, marketing materials, social media, and related communications.
- Design, develop, and maintain applications, websites, and digital platforms using front-end and back-end frameworks.
- Support SaaS, enterprise, and cloud-based deployments on Shopify, Acquia, Gravyty, and AlumnIQ.
- Build core and custom functionality using JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Liquid, Node.js, and front-end frameworks.
- Write scripts to automate deployment, configuration, and API installations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in development and production environments.
- Maintain platform governance, documentation, security, accessibility, and technical standards.
- Collaborate with Information Technology teams on security, connectivity, and deployment concerns.
- Translate audience insights into personalized digital experiences with the Marketing Intelligence team.
- Work with external vendors, monitor project budgets, train others in communications technology as needed, and perform related responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and three years of professional experience in journalism, communications, or marketing, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
- Three or more years of full-stack development experience with JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Liquid, Node.js, and front-end frameworks preferred.
- Familiarity with Drupal back-end modules and PHP, YAML, and Composer preferred.
- Hands-on experience with Shopify and Acquia preferred.
- Strong communication, professionalism, confidentiality, judgment, organization, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, navigate a complex work environment, and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Must reside in Georgia and be able to commute to Emory University according to the department’s flexible weekly schedule.
Benefits
- Regular work-from-home opportunity with required in-person work at Emory University two days per week.
- Work arrangement and remote status are subject to department guidelines, business needs, and possible change with notice.
- Emory University provides equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.