diff --git a/templates/home.phtml b/templates/home.phtml
index aae39b3..6416a56 100644
--- a/templates/home.phtml
+++ b/templates/home.phtml
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ base_url=config.application_root
     </footer>
         </div>
     </div>
-    <script language="Javascript" src="${make_media_url('js/jquery.min.js', 'admin')}" defer></script>
+    <script language="Javascript" src="${make_media_url('js/jquery.min.js', 'admin')}" async></script>
     <script>
         $('a#nav_button').click(function () {