Web Manager, McCourt School of Public Policy

Georgetown University; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Work-life balance benefits

Job summary

Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy is seeking a Web Manager to develop and maintain its online presence. You will oversee ongoing web development, content production, accessibility compliance, user experience design, and site performance optimizations for McCourt's primary web properties, coordinating with stakeholders across McCourt and Georgetown.

As part of the McCourt Strategic Communications team, you will monitor analytics (GA4 and Siteimprove), provide regular

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; minimum of 5 years in website content management, front-end programming or digital marketing.
• Strong experience with WordPress as an enterprise CMS.
• HTML/CSS knowledge in a centrally-managed WordPress environment.
• Experience ensuring WCAG 2.2 accessibility and Section 508 compliance.
• Experience in responsive web design and mobile-first methodologies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Experience Designer or Figma.
• Strong organizational, project and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Georgetown McCourt’s online presence across primary web properties.
• Ensure accessibility compliance (Section 508, WCAG 2.2) and optimize user experience.
• Collaborate with McCourt Strategic Communications, the Dean’s Office and UIS/IST teams.
• Monitor site performance, search engine optimization, and analytics; provide reporting.
• Govern content updates and governance within the central WordPress codebase.

Skills

HTML/CSS

Google Analytics

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

WordPress

Siteimprove

Dreamweaver

Figma

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C.

Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Job Overview

The Web Manager develops and maintains the online presence for Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy (McCourt). They are responsible for ongoing web development, content production, maintenance, meeting the university’s accessibility policy, user experience design, and search engine and site speed performance optimizations for the primary web properties of McCourt. This position will work with stakeholders across McCourt and Georgetown University as a member of the McCourt Strategic Communications team to ensure that primary business objectives tied to online properties are successfully met and essential platform standards are maintained. The Web Manager will also track metrics and analytics and provide ongoing reporting and analysis and context on the main site’s performance. This position will be the primary point of contact for all content updates to and governance of the McCourt website. The Web Manager will work closely with the Web Services team in University Information Services (UIS) and Information Systems Technology (IST) to ensure McCourt’s website functionality and design adhere to the University’s central WordPress codebase. Any front-end development in the central CMS (WordPress) will follow all Web Services code standards and processes. The candidate will monitor Google Analytics (GA4), Siteimprove, and other server and site performance tools to maintain Section 508 compliance and core website performance standards. The McCourt School website and other web properties represent cornerstones of our brand and act as the hub for all earned, owned and paid media efforts, prospective student engagement, current student and faculty communications, and alumni community engagement. The Web Manager will be a nimble, creative web professional with a passion for advancing the mission of a nonprofit university in the digital space.

Work Interactions

The Web Manager reports to the McCourt Director of Communications and works closely and collaboratively with the central McCourt Strategic Communications team, the McCourt Dean’s Office and other stakeholders across McCourt and Georgetown University, including academic and research faculty and staff. The Web Manager will also interact with members of the MarTech team (a central team at Georgetown whose work focuses on the intersection of marketing and technology) on web updates related to search engine optimization (SEO) and McCourt’s paid marketing activities.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience in website content management, front-end programming, and/or digital marketing
• Strong experience with at least one enterprise web content management system, preferably WordPress
• Intermediate knowledge of HTML and CSS and their application within a centrally-managed WordPress environment
• Experience ensuring and maintaining Section 508 web accessibility in compliance with WCAG 2.2
• Experience in responsive web design and mobile-first methodologies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Fluency in the use of design software for web development, such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Experience Designer and/or Figma
• Strong organizational, project and time management skills
• Ability to work both collaboratively in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace and using Google Analytics as a diagnostic tool for site performance and SEO

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of JavaScript programming language, particularly jQuery
• Familiarity with PHP programming
• Familiarity with SiteImprove as a diagnostic tool for site performance

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate changing a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s work mode designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range

Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $47,586.00 - $87,558.13 Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

EEO Statement

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

• Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
• Benefits: Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

Company Culture

We’re a leading research university with a heart. Founded in the decade that the U.S. Constitution was signed, we’re the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Today we’re a forward‑looking, diverse community devoted to social justice, restless inquiry and respect for each person’s individual needs and talents. Grounded in our Jesuit, Catholic identity, the Spirit of Georgetown undergirds everything we do. Watch this video to learn more. Learn how HR CARES for faculty and staff, nurturing an environment of mutual respect where imaginations flourish and ideas are realized to positively impact the world.