Hiring: DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL STRATEGY Company: University of California Office of the President Location: San Francisco Bay Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:07:03 Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, C, Content Strategy, Project Management, UX Design, User Experience About the job Experience: •8+ years' experience leading large web projects in a content strategy and/or user experience role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Skills: •Guides digital product ideation, development and execution, effectively balancing business, user, accessibility, branding, design, content and technology needs. •Creates cohesive, best-in-class digital experiences through ongoing cross-functional collaboration. •Ensures design consistency and adherence to brand guidelines, preserving systemwide brand identity across all digital products. •Establishes and guides strategy for UCOP’s flagship properties, various program sites and applications. •Builds consensus for both strategic and tactical decisions through ongoing collaboration with colleagues, partners and vendors. •Uses UX methodologies to ground ongoing decision-making while driving iterative product improvement. •Manages, mentors and trains individual team members, ensuring continued professional development and engagement. •Establishes goals and objectives that align with departmental priorities, tracking both personal and team progress. Qualifications: •Expertise in end-to-end digital product development, including UX design, content strategy, project planning, and technical execution, with a deep understanding of UX/UI best practices and accessibility standards. •Strong leadership and team management experience, with the ability to communicate clearly about resources, dependencies, and expectations. •Proven ability to hire, train, supervise, develop, and coach staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. •Exceptional interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively and diplomatically engage stakeholders at all levels. •Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to independently generate insights and make informed decisions. •Demonstrated capacity to set and communicate a long-term UX and digital strategy, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities. •Strong ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once. •Comfort in a rapid response environment; ability to quickly and effectively deploy digital solutions to emerging needs. •Operational familiarity with the University of California system, including the UC Office of the President, and its mission, goals, policies, practices, structure, and achievements. •Understanding of current public higher education issues and challenges in the U.S. Compensation: •$150,000 - $170,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!