Web Content Manager

Elmira, NY (Hybrid)

$58K/yr – $62K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive campus web content strategy and governance with emphasis on SEO/GEO, accessibility, and alignment to enrollment and fundraising goals.

  • Own end-to-end web content optimization and governance across CMS platforms.
  • Must-have: 3–5 years’ web content management with SEO/GEO and GA4 experience.
  • Standout: Collaboration with executives and subject-matter experts to align with program outcomes and institutional priorities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Write, edit, and implement content optimized for search engine optimization (SEO) and generative engine optimization (GEO) principles to improve discoverability in both traditional and AI-driven search environments
  • Evaluate, refine, and maintain high-priority content across EC’s externally facing websites to strengthen clarity, engagement, and institutional impact
  • Collaborate with the Director of Communications & Content Strategy and campus subject matter experts to produce clear, engaging, and brand-aligned content for web audiences
  • Maintain and regularly update content that advances institutional priorities, including enrollment, fundraising, and alumni engagement, as well as career outcomes content on academic program pages to ensure accuracy.
  • Identify and address duplicated, overlapping, or outdated content to reduce redundancy and improve the overall user experience
  • Work closely with the VP of Communications & Marketing and the comprehensive campaign consultants to ensure the campaign website reflects current phases, priorities, and goals
  • Serve as a campus resource in the College’s content management system, providing guidance and support to all departments on content best practices and governance.
  • Respond to web support requests, and content updates, as well as identify, resolve, and escalate website issues.
  • Assist with accessibility reporting using established tools to identify issues, track progress, and support compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA or higher standards.
  • Serve on the Provost’s Digital Accessibility Task Force

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; degree in communications, digital marketing, web design, journalism, English, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience managing and producing web content within a CMS environment.
  • Demonstrated experience with web content writing and editing, SEO best practices, web governance, and applied knowledge of emerging generative engine optimization (GEO) principles
  • Experience evaluating website performance metrics, applying insights to improve content and support institutional goals.
  • Availability outside of normal business hours in the event of an emergency. (e.g., website outages, weather alerts, crisis communication, or major campus events.)
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
  • Proficiency in Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, and Looker Studio preferred.
  • Experience with Adobe Photoshop or other image editing tools preferred.

Preferred

  • Proficiency in Looker Studio preferred.
  • Experience with Adobe Photoshop or other image editing tools preferred.
  • Degree in communications, digital marketing, web design, journalism, English, or a related field preferred.

Benefits

  • This position is benefit eligible.
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Elmira, New York, USA
496 employees (12 in marketing)

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Referral
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