Responsibilities

• Project Management & Collaboration - 30%: Serve as primary project manager for UMPR, working with collaborators to assemble and document project requirements and facilitate project team meetings.
• Manage project management systems and lead collaborations, providing status reports, collecting feedback/approvals, and communicating progress throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and resolve barriers to meeting project objectives, managing multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
• Build ongoing relationships and act as a primary point of contact and consultant for units across campus regarding their digital content.
• Web & Content Strategy - 35%: Manage and maintain central UMD web pages (such as the homepage and top navigation pages) and create or edit existing websites to ensure an engaging layout and positive user experience.
• Provide content strategy guidance for UMPR storytelling, key web pages and campaigns.
• Support the distribution of digital content across multiple channels.
• Ensure digital content meets standards for accessibility, usability, readability, search engines, and AI-driven discovery.
• Support campus web content needs in collaboration with the UMD web management team and the Central University Web Services team.
• Communicate regularly with various departments to ensure digital content is up to date and meets online goals and requirements

Requirements

• BA/BS degree plus at least two years of experience, or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least six years.
• Professional written communication skills and a proven ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.

Preferred

• Demonstrated success with project management and managing project management systems.
• Superb editing, proofreading, and content organization skills.
• Experience working in higher education, publishing, marketing, or agency-side environments.
• Experience using web/content management systems (e.g., Drupal, WordPress).
• Experience with Generative Engine Optimization and Search Engine Optimization principles for content optimization
• Knowledge of digital accessibility standards and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services