Whitman College Hiring for Web Content Specialist at Walla Walla, WA Full Time

Compensation:

WHITMAN COLLEGE

Located in the historic community of Walla Walla, Whitman’s vibrant and beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, welcoming and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving approximately 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.

Whitman College is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college’s working and learning environment. Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO) .

POSITION PURPOSE

The Web Content Specialist will work closely with the Director of Content and the Director of Creative Strategy and Operations to manage the content of Whitman’s website and create accurate and engaging content that maintains brand standards and contributes to the strategic goals of the college.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop, write, edit and publish high-quality, accurate and timely website content for external and internal audiences.
• Collaborate with the Director of Content and Communications leadership to align web content with marketing and recruitment campaigns.
• Utilize SEO best practices to optimize website content for search engines and drive increased website traffic.
• Monitor website performance and engagement using web analytics tools-identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance the user experience.
• Continually consider and enhance optimal functionality, navigation and user experience of the website.
• Work closely with college departments and offices to gather information, manage timelines and content calendars and create content aligned with Whitman’s strategic goals and brand standards.
• Regularly update and maintain website content, helping ensure accuracy, well-organized information and proper categorization.
• Conduct regular content audits to identify and rectify outdated or inaccurate information.
• Assist in ensuring that all content meets legal and accessibility guidelines, maintaining compliance with organization standards.
• Train staff across campus on Whitman’s website capabilities and writing for the web, including the appropriate use of Whitman’s style guide and brand identity.
• Perform other related duties as needed and when bandwidth is available.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

Individuals must be able to explain and/or demonstrate that they possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with an emphasis on web content.
• Proficiency in content management systems (CMS) and web analytics tools.
• Experience preparing images for the web and knowledge of best practices, such as writing alt descriptions.
• Basic understanding of techniques to organize complex content, issues of content tagging and taxonomy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, cross-functional teams and third-party vendors.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn AP Style; ability to learn and apply Whitman’s style guide.
• Commitment to advancing Whitman College’s core values of diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Digital Marketing, Computer Science or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience, or any combination of experience that provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job.

BENEFITS

Whitman College offers a competitive benefits program that is designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented employees. Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances.

Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment and long term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage.

403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a 10% matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met.

Paid Time Off: 20 accrued vacation days, 12 accrued sick days, 13 paid holidays.

Tuition Remission – Dependent Children

Employee tuition waiver for one Whitman course per semester.

Employee Assistance Program

Learn more about benefits eligibility here.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR JOB CANDIDATES

Contact Human Resources regarding requests for disability accommodation in the employment application process.

APPLICATION REVIEW

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

START DATE

August 2023

For full application instructions and position description, visit https://whitman.bamboohr.com/careers/298

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