Website and Digital Content Manager
- Employer
- Elmhurst University
- Location
- Elmhurst, Illinois, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Aug 13, 2024
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Job Summary
Develops and implements web strategies and creates content for the enhancement of the University’s brand identity and engagement with key constituencies, particularly student recruitment, donor development and the academic division. Manages Elmhurst University’s public website on a daily basis.
Salary Grade
Essential Functions
Employee is subject to indoor work, protected from weather conditions. Work is sedentary in nature and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently/constantly in order to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Work Hours
Posting Date
08/13/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Elmhurst University is a leading four-year institution of higher education that seamlessly blends liberal learning and professional preparation to help students reach their full potential. Founded in 1871, Elmhurst now offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study, more than 20 graduate and certificate programs in flexible formats, and the Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with differing abilities. Elmhurst University is among the top-ranked colleges and universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a critical component of the University’s mission, vision and core values. Our commitment stems from the belief that an institution of higher learning is enriched by the presence of diversity. Elmhurst University is an equal opportunity Employer. Elmhurst University prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Direct Link to this Posting
https://elmhurst.simplehire.com/postings/2632
Develops and implements web strategies and creates content for the enhancement of the University’s brand identity and engagement with key constituencies, particularly student recruitment, donor development and the academic division. Manages Elmhurst University’s public website on a daily basis.
Salary Grade
Essential Functions
- Works with OMC department members, internal stakeholders and external partners to enhance the website’s design and functionality for end users. Contributes to ongoing enhancement of the website’s design and information architecture.
- Ensures web content—editorial, photos and multimedia—meets the University’s brand standards and style, and works to ensure that site content is current and accurate.
- Collaborates with content creators for the institutional website and other digital content (ex. blogs, newsletters, digital advertising campaigns, email marketing) and utilizes Search Engine Optimization best practices.
- Manages the content management system ( CMS ), including monitoring the platform, server and related updates, and providing CMS training for faculty and staff that includes guidance in best practices for developing content, usability and accessibility.
- Manages external support provider relationship, which includes identifying strategic site improvements, assessing new technology or software, and troubleshooting issues.
- Generates reports and analyzes web traffic.
- Monitors trends in the industry.
- Oversees process for regular review of web content across departments and units.
- Supports the overall objectives of the Office of Marketing and Communications.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
- Supports Elmhurst University’s mission, vision and values.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, communications or other relevant major.
- Experience administering a CMS (currently WordPress) and familiarity with HTML and web technologies.
- At least five years of relevant experience, preferably in a higher education environment.
- Experience with measurement and assessment tools, such as Google Analytics.
- Excellent multitasking, project management and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to high standards.
- A passion for user experience design, social media and emerging technologies.
- Ability to work both independently and as a contributing member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Basic knowledge of web languages (HTML5, CSS, PHP, etc.) and W3C standards.
- Search Engine Optimization competency, including use of software for keyword research.
- Adobe Creative Cloud experience.
Employee is subject to indoor work, protected from weather conditions. Work is sedentary in nature and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently/constantly in order to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Work Hours
Posting Date
08/13/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Elmhurst University is a leading four-year institution of higher education that seamlessly blends liberal learning and professional preparation to help students reach their full potential. Founded in 1871, Elmhurst now offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study, more than 20 graduate and certificate programs in flexible formats, and the Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with differing abilities. Elmhurst University is among the top-ranked colleges and universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a critical component of the University’s mission, vision and core values. Our commitment stems from the belief that an institution of higher learning is enriched by the presence of diversity. Elmhurst University is an equal opportunity Employer. Elmhurst University prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Direct Link to this Posting
https://elmhurst.simplehire.com/postings/2632
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