Web Content Manager at Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado College; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 62,653 - 75,183; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition benefits

Wellness benefits including sports center access

Job summary

A leading liberal arts college in Colorado Springs is seeking a Web Content Manager to oversee and enhance its digital platform. The ideal candidate will bring 3-5 years of relevant experience, a strong understanding of SEO, and expertise in project management. Key responsibilities include managing content updates, guiding colleagues on best practices, and analyzing digital engagement metrics. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; relevant experience may substitute education.
• 3-5 years of experience managing and producing website content.
• Experience with web accessibility standards and SEO best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement updates to the college's website and digital platforms.
• Create web content and advise on best practices.
• Serve as project manager for web improvement projects.

Skills

Content writing

SEO optimization

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Web accessibility compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, digital marketing, web design, journalism, or English

Tools

Cascade CMS

Google Tag Manager

Google Analytics (GA4)

Job description

Overview

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with 2,300 students from around the world. Employees set the stage for student success by bringing their diverse experience and knowledge to the table. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement day-to-day updates to the college's website and digital platforms, ensuring accuracy, brand consistency, accessibility compliance, and SEO optimization.
• Create content for the web and advise campus colleagues on best practices for web content development.
• Serve as project manager for designated web improvement projects, including site restructures, section redesigns, and content migrations, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications are effectively maintained.
• Provide training, guidance, and troubleshooting support for campus web authors; promote web content best practices, accessibility compliance, and brand alignment.
• Write, edit, and optimize web content across college digital platforms with a focus on clarity, engagement, and SEO; support improvements to site architecture and navigation based on user needs and institutional goals.
• Assist in tracking, analyzing, and reporting on web and digital engagement metrics to inform ongoing improvements and strategy.
• Support the broader initiatives of the Web and Digital Experience team and contribute to the overall goals of the Office of Communications and Marketing.
• Represent Office of Communications & Marketing on College committees and at campus-wide meetings as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 website content, preferably within a CMS environment.
• Demonstrated experience with content writing, editing for web, SEO optimization, and web governance best practices.
• Experience with determining and implementing information architecture improvements and user-centered content strategy development.
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards (ADA/WCAG) and web content optimization for search engines and mobile devices.
• One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of information architecture, usability, and content organization principles.
• Knowledge of web analytics, SEO, and accessibility standards.
• Familiarity with web content management systems (CMS) and digital publishing tools.
• Strong writing, editing, and content strategy skills tailored for web audiences.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work collaboratively across departments, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to supporting a diverse, inclusive, and accessible digital environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Cascade CMS strongly preferred.
• Experience with Google Tag Manager and/or Google Analytics (GA4).
• Experience in project management for web or digital initiatives.
• Working familiarity with basic HTML/CSS and web publishing workflows.

Application Instructions

Continuous Recruitment – for full consideration, apply by: 11/19/2025 for first consideration. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

As part of your application, please submit a website sample by uploading a document (.doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, or .rtf) that includes a brief summary of your role in the site's creation and management, along with a link to the live website.

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range

$62,653 to $75,183 per year

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time – accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours, 22 days per year) and 4 hours of sick time per pay period (96 hours, 12 days per year)
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College's policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or mailto:[e-mail]

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