Director, Digital Experience Group
University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511
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Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. Position Information
Working Title:
Director, Digital Experience Group Department:
Department Office of University Communication-0852 Requisition Number:
S_260088 Posting Open Date:
02/06/2026 Application Review Date:
To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date 02/20/2026 Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled Yes Description of Work:
The Director, Digital Experience Group leads the overall direction and strategy of the university’s owned digital media, including: Coordination with University Communications and Marketing (UComm) and other marketing staff to support the overall communication priorities of the university; development of accessible content-authoring and publishing applications to support all university units; oversight of design of the university’s brand in digital environments; and facilitation of communication, collaboration and governance within the university web community. As leader of the Digital Experience Group (DXG), this position cultivates and grows the central digital communications team and the overall web community at UNL, defines the priorities and strategies for the institution’s ‘digital campus’ at unl.edu, and helps align the efforts of the content creators and strategists, as well as frontend and backend developers across the University. As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/ Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in communication, computer science, business or related field plus five years experience building user-centered websites required; additional years of relevant experience or completed relevant education may substitute for required education/experience on a year-for-year basis. Management experience organizing and facilitating efforts of teams with varying skill sets Knowledge of current technologies used in web and new media communication, including hosting platforms, file types, and coding and markup languages such as HTML, CSS Knowledge of issues affecting higher ed digital environments, including accessibility, analytics and usability, audience research methods and reporting, and quality considerations such as optimization, stability and performance. Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Content Management Systems (Drupal preferred) Experience managing larger teams (ex; 7 employees) Previous experience managing a developer team. Broad knowledge of communications and marketing in a higher ed environment. Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
No Physical Required
No Criminal History Background Check Required
Yes Posted Salary $90,000/yr. minimum How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. Contact
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact jeff.sheldon@unl.edu Job Category (old): Managerial/Professional Job Type: Full-Time Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Work Location (City, State): Lincoln, NE Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?: No If Temporary, indicate end date Planned Hire Date: Appointment End Date Supplemental Questions
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. Position Information
Working Title:
Director, Digital Experience Group Department:
Department Office of University Communication-0852 Requisition Number:
S_260088 Posting Open Date:
02/06/2026 Application Review Date:
To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date 02/20/2026 Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled Yes Description of Work:
The Director, Digital Experience Group leads the overall direction and strategy of the university’s owned digital media, including: Coordination with University Communications and Marketing (UComm) and other marketing staff to support the overall communication priorities of the university; development of accessible content-authoring and publishing applications to support all university units; oversight of design of the university’s brand in digital environments; and facilitation of communication, collaboration and governance within the university web community. As leader of the Digital Experience Group (DXG), this position cultivates and grows the central digital communications team and the overall web community at UNL, defines the priorities and strategies for the institution’s ‘digital campus’ at unl.edu, and helps align the efforts of the content creators and strategists, as well as frontend and backend developers across the University. As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/ Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in communication, computer science, business or related field plus five years experience building user-centered websites required; additional years of relevant experience or completed relevant education may substitute for required education/experience on a year-for-year basis. Management experience organizing and facilitating efforts of teams with varying skill sets Knowledge of current technologies used in web and new media communication, including hosting platforms, file types, and coding and markup languages such as HTML, CSS Knowledge of issues affecting higher ed digital environments, including accessibility, analytics and usability, audience research methods and reporting, and quality considerations such as optimization, stability and performance. Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Content Management Systems (Drupal preferred) Experience managing larger teams (ex; 7 employees) Previous experience managing a developer team. Broad knowledge of communications and marketing in a higher ed environment. Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
No Physical Required
No Criminal History Background Check Required
Yes Posted Salary $90,000/yr. minimum How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. Contact
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact jeff.sheldon@unl.edu Job Category (old): Managerial/Professional Job Type: Full-Time Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Work Location (City, State): Lincoln, NE Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?: No If Temporary, indicate end date Planned Hire Date: Appointment End Date Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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