Web Content Strategist & UX Lead

Kansas City; Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City University is seeking a Web Content Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of the university website, ensuring content is accurate, accessible and aligned with KCU’s brand and priorities. The role collaborates with University Relations, supports content governance, SEO and analytics, and guides faculty and staff in best practices.

The position focuses on content strategy, CMS management, and user experience enhancements, while coordinating with IT for technical needs and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in web development, digital marketing, communications or a related field.
• Experience managing website content, preferably in higher education, health care or non-profit setting.
• Experience with content management systems and web platforms such as WordPress, Drupal, Omni CMS or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day content operations of KCU’s website ensuring accuracy, accessibility and alignment with brand.
• Implement content strategy and priorities in collaboration with University Relations supervisor and stakeholders.
• Maintain content standards, governance, publishing procedures and workflow ownership.
• Conduct content audits and manage lifecycle including updates, archiving and retiring content.
• Provide guidance to faculty, staff and contributors on web content best practices.
• Create, edit and publish on-brand content; optimize for SEO and user experience.

Skills

Content strategy

SEO analytics

Editing writing

HTML CSS

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in web development or related field

Tools

WordPress

Drupal

Omni CMS

Job description

Kansas City University is seeking a Web Content Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of the university website, ensuring content is accurate, accessible and aligned with KCU’s brand and priorities. The role collaborates with University Relations, supports content governance, SEO and analytics, and guides faculty and staff in best practices.

The position focuses on content strategy, CMS management, and user experience enhancements, while coordinating with IT for technical needs and security.