, Vice President for Research (OVPR) , to maintain and enhance OVPR's public-facing websites and intranet using Drupal; manage website content, functionality, accessibility, links, forms, search, and access restrictions; stage, publish, and validate website updates; coordinate website changes with communications staff and subject-matter experts; manage projects with external web development vendors, including scoping work, prioritizing deliverables, monitoring progress, troubleshooting, testing, and resolving issues; serve as the first responder for website outages and other time-sensitive issues; contribute to new website development and major redesign and redevelopment projects; advise on web architecture, design, accessibility, security, SEO/AEO, user experience, and other web best practices; identify opportunities to improve OVPR websites and digital communications; proofread and edit web content; and collaborate with Communications colleagues and stakeholders across MIT to ensure websites are accurate, accessible, user-friendly, and aligned with OVPR priorities. The full job description is available, here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SmHRVLOnNSg73rtaYbstgrag7xYC5LOJ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110716311861814000406&rtpof=true&sd=true
REQUIRED
: Bachelor's degree; minimum of three years of experience in web production using content management systems, including Drupal; knowledge of web development principles and best practices; experience applying accessibility best practices to digital communications materials; experience managing multiple projects simultaneously; strong writing and editing skills; ability to communicate complex information clearly; ability to work independently and collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders; proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google collaborative tools; familiarity with HTML and website analytics and monitoring tools.
PREFERRED
Experience managing a website redesign or rebuild with an external design/development vendor; experience in higher education or a policy-driven environment. Please include a cover letter with application. 8/5/2026
