Web Content Assistant

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The David Eccles School of Business is seeking a detail-oriented student to assist with website content cleanup, accessibility improvements, and routine content maintenance. The student will report directly to the Web Content Specialist, who will supervise their work, assign and prioritize tasks, provide training, and review completed work before publication.

The student will help improve the accuracy, organization, consistency, and accessibility of content across school websites.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a University of Utah student.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Good written communication and proofreading skills.
• Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS.

Responsibilities

• Review and clean up existing website content, including formatting inconsistencies, outdated information, and broken links.
• Assist with website accessibility improvements, including image alternative text, heading structures, descriptive links, and content formatting.
• Recreate, reorganize, and repurpose existing content for web use.
• Format and update text, images, links, and other content within WordPress.
• Perform routine and repetitive website maintenance tasks across multiple web pages.
• Assist with content audits, quality assurance, and other website improvement projects.
• Follow established website standards and guidelines to ensure consistency, accuracy, and accessibility.
• Follow established website workflows and obtain approval from the Web Content Specialist before publishing or implementing changes.
• Complete additional website content-related tasks as assigned by the Web Content Specialist

Skills

HTML

CSS

Attention to detail

Proofreading

Written communication

Education

Currently enrolled at University of Utah

Tools

WordPress

Job description

Details

Open Date 10/28/2026

Requisition Number PRN17561N

Job Title UU Student - Admin/Clerical

Working Title Web Content Assistant

Career Progression Track SJ

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 10-19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

10 to 19 hours per week. Monday through Friday.

Hybrid schedule

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 02160 - School of Business M + C

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $15.00/hr

Close Date 11/26/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Position Summary

The David Eccles School of Business is seeking a detail-oriented student to assist with website content cleanup, accessibility improvements, and routine content maintenance. The student will report directly to the Web Content Specialist, who will supervise their work, assign and prioritize tasks, provide training, and review completed work before publication.

The student will help improve the accuracy, organization, consistency, and accessibility of content across school websites. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with digital content, has strong organizational skills, and is interested in gaining hands-on experience with website management and accessibility.

Work Environment and Learning Opportunities

The student employee will work as part of the Branding, Marketing, and Communications team at the David Eccles School of Business, receiving training, guidance, and direct supervision from the Web Content Specialist.

The Web Content Specialist will coordinate assignments, establish priorities, review completed work, and approve website changes to maintain content quality and consistency.

This position provides practical experience in website content management, digital accessibility, content organization, and quality assurance.

Appointment: Temporary, with an anticipated duration of 3-6 months, subject to department needs, student eligibility, and University of Utah HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Review and clean up existing website content, including formatting inconsistencies, outdated information, and broken links
• Assist with website accessibility improvements, including image alternative text, heading structures, descriptive links, and content formatting
• Recreate, reorganize, and repurpose existing content for web use
• Format and update text, images, links, and other content within WordPress
• Perform routine and repetitive website maintenance tasks across multiple web pages
• Assist with content audits, quality assurance, and other website improvement projects
• Follow established website standards and guidelines to ensure consistency, accuracy, and accessibility
• Follow established website workflows and obtain approval from the Web Content Specialist before publishing or implementing changes
• Complete additional website content-related tasks as assigned by the Web Content Specialist

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a University of Utah student
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization
• Good written communication and proofreading skills
• Comfortable performing detailed, repetitive tasks
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and manage assigned tasks
• Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn website content management tools.
• Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS

Preferences

• Experience with WordPress or another content management system
• Familiarity with website accessibility principles or Web Content Accessibility Guidelines ( WCAG )
• Experience formatting, editing, or repurposing digital content
• Familiarity with Adobe image-editing tools, such as Photoshop

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the University of Utah Non-Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

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