Website Project Manager

Position Purpose
Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Operations, the Project Manager will oversee implementing and maintaining digital accessibility compliance and website modernization standards across our organization. This role involves coordinating with various departments to ensure compliance with accessibility standards mandated by Colorado State and help build a culture of Accessibility. The Project Manager will ensure that all internal and external facing websites are compliant and work with various departments to help achieve the deadlines.

Job Duties

• Lead Compliance Initiatives: 
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive accessibility plan in line with HB21-1110 requirements across the CEC network and schools.
  • Providing digital documentation accessibility training to staff.
  • Develop training video to ensure dissemination of current knowledge regarding accessibility.
  • Screen the CEC document for accessibility.
  • Prescreen public-facing documents to meet the accessibility requirement before posting.
  • Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure all digital content and platforms meet accessibility standards.
  • Provide training and resources to staff on accessibility best practices and compliance requirements.
  • Regularly audit digital content for accessibility compliance and report progress to senior management.
  • Assist in creating and implementing accessibility policies and procedures.

• Website Management and Modernization: 
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive plan to help modernize the web platform to be more scalable and secure.
  • Actively manage the build and maintenance of a functional website that is user-friendly and brand-appropriate.
  • Collaborate with marketing staff and CEC stakeholders to determine and plan execution of website page designs.
  • Plan to update the content on CEC’s website to keep pages up-to-date, brand-compliant, fresh, and intriguing.
  • Regularly work with marketing staff and CEC stakeholders on website campaigns, special events, and content.
  • Plan on developing a website style guide for cohesive website design.
  • Test the website using different devices, browsers, and operating systems to ensure accountability and accessibility.
  • Build a plan to monitor, analyze, and report all online traffic and site performance metrics and perform updates as needed.
  • Build a plan to ensure the website and web server perform at top functionality and efficiency.
  • Respond to users quickly and appropriately.
  • Manage access rights to ensure compliance with IT security guidelines.
  • Build a plan to maintain and configure virtual and cloud-based servers.
  • Build a plan to troubleshoot servers, set up firewall ports, and manage the CEC domain names in the DNS registrar.
  • Build a Plan to optimize website loading speeds and fix broken links and images.
  • Meet regularly with CEC school and department leadership to report on current functionality, performance metrics, and plans for future enhancements.
  • Provide training for users as needed.
  • Gather and analyze requirements and content from all departments and ensure that updates are completed promptly.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Build a plan to test the website and content for Accessibility issues frequently.
  • Update and manage accessibility statements for CEC and keep plans updated.
  • Build a plan to support and train internal staff on accessibility culture.
  • Build analytics and dashboards with various metrics for more visibility on all activity performed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's Degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience working in education is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Computer experience with Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams
• Strong organizational skills, including strong emphasis on attention to detail in all aspects of assigned duties.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly.

Conditions of Employment

• All offers of employment are conditional upon a successful background and references check.
• As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.

Colorado Early Colleges is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.