Web Content Coordinator

General Summary of Position:

The Web Content Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the UMass Lowell website, ensuring content is clear, current, accurate, accessible and consistent with university’s mission and branding initiatives. This position requires a range of editorial and project management skill, as well as knowledge of web technology.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications or a related field
• Five years of experience in communications, marketing, or related areas, with prior experience writing for the web
• Experience using web content management systems

Additional Considerations:

• Strong grammatical and editing skills with knowledge of Associated Press style
• Ability to write, speak and use images to clearly and persuasively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience optimizing sites for search engine rankings
• Familiarity with web best practices and user experience, including accessibility standards
• Knowledge of interactive technologies including blogs, social media and video
• Experience working on large-scale, high-visibility projects
• Familiarity with coding in HTML, XML and/or CSS languages
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite; MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Google Suite
• Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.
• Strong organizational skills and the flexibility to adjust to changing priorities required

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

This is full-time, benefited and in the SEIU professional union in grade P17. Anticipated salary based on qualifications/experience within the range. Minimum $65,693, 25th quartile $74,725 and midpoint $83,758.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.