Setagaya, Japan · Hybrid
Position Director, Digital Experience and Strategy Department Communications and Marketing Position type Full-time Location City Campus (Sangen-jaya station): Hybrid-remote flexibility after initial training period avail…
Skills: Digital Strategy, User Experience (UX), SEO/GEO, Drupal, Web Governance
Setagaya, Japan • Hybrid
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Lead the university's web strategy and oversee the Drupal-based digital ecosystem to improve engagement and recruitment outcomes. Manage a multidisciplinary team to deliver user-centered digital experiences while establishing sustainable governance and technical infrastructure.
Requires a bachelor's degree and significant progressive experience leading enterprise web strategy and Drupal environments. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership skills and proficiency in UX/UI, SEO, and digital analytics platforms.
Position
Director, Digital Experience and Strategy
Department
Communications and Marketing
Position type
Full-time
Location
City Campus (Sangen-jaya station): Hybrid-remote flexibility after initial training period available.
Work hours:
37.5 hours per week (9:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday): Weekend/evening work possible; compensatory time off provided.
Report to:
Chief Communication Officer
Visa Requirement:
Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is able to sponsor a visa for this position.
Salary & Benefits:
Commensurate with experience.
Fifteen (15) days paid vacation in the first year, increasing to 24 days after 6 years of employment, plus 5 paid “personal and sick days” each year. In addition, approximately two weeks company-wide break over Christmas/New Year. Japanese social insurance and pension, commuting/telework allowance, a welfare-discount program membership, and retirement payment system.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION:
The Director, Digital Experience and Strategy leads Temple University, Japan Campus website, overseeing strategy, governance, and user experience across the institution’s Drupal-based web environment. The Director oversees platform development lead by Temple University Main Campus. This role is responsible for defining and executing a long-term digital strategy that improves engagement, lead generation, recruitment outcomes, and platform adoption across key audiences.
The Director, Digital Experience and Strategy oversees website strategy, UX, SEO/GEO, analytics, governance, accessibility, and digital platform development while leading a high-performing team focused on delivering user-centered, data-informed digital experiences.
Success will be defined by:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy & Leadership
User Experience (UX) & Design
Content Governance & Digital Operations
SEO, GEO, Analytics & Performance Optimization
Platform Development & Technical Oversight
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Review of applications will begin immediately with a desired start date of September/October 2026.
Required application materials to be submitted:
Only those applicants who make it past the initial review will be contacted.
Temple University, Japan Campus is committed to equal employment, and to increase diversity and inclusivity in both its community and curricula. All qualified applicants shall have full and equal consideration for employment. The university does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. Candidates who can contribute to the institution's goals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Since 1982, the Graduate College of Education at Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) has offered a master's degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). This degree program is offered at TUJ's Tokyo Center and Osaka Center. A doctoral program has been offered at TUJ's Tokyo Center since 1988 and since 1995 at TUJ's Osaka Center.
Offices: 1-14-29 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0004, JP
View all jobs at Temple University, Japan Campus Graduate College of EducationSince 1982, the Graduate College of Education at Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) has offered a master's degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). This degree program is offered at TUJ's Tokyo Center and Osaka Center. A doctoral program has been offered at TUJ's Tokyo Center since 1988 and since 1995 at TUJ's Osaka Center.
Offices: 1-14-29 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0004, JP
View all jobs at Temple University, Japan Campus Graduate College of Education