Colorado State University is hiring: Web Content Coordinator in Denver

Work Location: Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work.

Research Professional Position

Posting Number: 202500182AP

Position Type: Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title: Prof/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Hours/Week: 40

Proposed Annual Salary Range: $60,000 – $72,000

Employee Benefits: Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 02/24/2025.

Description of Work Unit

The mission of Research Information Technology (RIT) within the Office of the Vice President of Research (OVPR) at Colorado State University (CSU) is to provide innovative services for the campus research community that benefit research administration services and enable research activities at the institution. Research IT is responsible for the information system strategies, assessment, and implementation.

The Office of the Vice President for Research has overall responsibility for promoting and facilitating the research enterprise at Colorado State University. The Office will enable the University, its faculty, staff, and students to emerge as a world-class research institution complementing our learning, service, and outreach missions.

Position Summary

The OVPR Web Content Coordinator is responsible for updating and maintaining OVPR websites, as well as creating unique web content and stories that promote and align with the uniform branding standards of the university. Critical information must be digested and communicated via visual and audio resources to a broad audience through web resources meeting stringent deadlines. This position reports to the Senior Director of Research IT, a division of the OVPR.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, web design, or related field, OR Associate degree plus 2 years of relevant experience; OR a high school diploma plus 4 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of one year of demonstrated writing experience for print and online media or minimum of one year of demonstrated experience developing or managing content for a web ecosystem.
• Experience with web user experience (UX) design.
• 1 or more years of demonstrated experience in building accessible websites in compliance with WCAG accessibility standards.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Exposure to web design through a higher education environment.
• 1 year or more of experience in programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Visual Studio, Adobe Illustrator, Google Analytics, Genially, Site Improve.
• Experience working on search engine optimization (SEO) and mobile responsiveness projects.

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Job Duties

Website Content Management

• Maintain websites using test and deployment methods to provide updates for the OVPR’s 60+ research department websites and microsites.
• Create new and update existing content utilizing contemporary web design best practices optimized for access to information, user experience, mobile responsiveness, and search engine placement.
• Maintain frequent communication with all OVPR divisions, units, and research facilities to ensure all teams are adequately represented on the website.
• Frequently test and review websites for quality assurance to ensure all content is up to date.
• Collaborate with university units to ensure compliance with policies and standards around brand standards, web content, and online accessibility for the university.
• Implement search engine optimization (SEO) strategy, improving site ranking in organic search results.
• Serve as a member on CSU’s Web Accessibility Sub-Committee; build and maintain accessible websites that meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Standards.

Technical Support

• Resolve all OVPR Web Maintenance tickets; respond promptly, accurately and efficiently to requests from staff and administration for necessary updates, security patches and compromises.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to OVPR website ecosystem.
• Assess content performance utilizing web analytic programs and other monitoring tools, identifying and implementing needed adjustments.

Project Management and Collaboration

• Collaborate with necessary communications staff and constituents across OVPR to ensure web projects are organized and communicated flawlessly and delivered on time.
• Manage the cross-campus submissions to the OVPR event calendar.
• Ensure compliance pages are accurate while working directly with the Compliance and Integrity Office or other constituents.
• Serve as a resource to other units, departments and divisions within Colorado State University for best practices in website accessibility and user experience.
• Other content-creation projects as assigned.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than Monday, February 24, 11:59pm (MT) for full consideration. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of:

• Statement of Qualifications (a letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the ‘Cover Letter’ slot.
• Resume.
• References – please include 3 professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).

Search Contact

Tyler Wilson, Tyler.Wilson@ColoState.EDU

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services, and activities, and admissions. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.