WordPress Web Strategy Lead

Slippery Rock University; Grove City (Mercer County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Slippery Rock University is seeking a Web Specialist and WordPress Manager to lead the management and continuous improvement of the university’s web properties. You will serve as the primary WordPress owner, content governance lead for sru.edu, and accessibility steward for all public-facing pages, collaborating with marketing, IT, and campus partners to turn institutional goals into measurable outcomes.

The role requires ensuring WCAG AA accessibility, mobile-first design, and the delivery of

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related field (i.e., Digital Media, Communications / Marketing, Journalism, Web Design, Computer Science) or similar.
• Ability to leverage WordPress and related technologies to deliver compelling digital experiences.
• Strong understanding of WordPress and its integrations to create engaging content and enhance the user experience.
• Working knowledge of HTML , CSS , responsive design, accessibility standards, and web issue resolution.
• 2+ years in a role with CMS ownership, Editorial workflow coordination, Cross‑functional collaboration (content, design, UX, SEO ).
• Successful performance in an on‑campus interview.

Responsibilities

• Lead management and continuous improvement of the university web properties to drive enrollment, engagement, and alumni relations; serve as the primary WordPress owner and content governance lead.
• Collaborate with marketing, academic units, enrollment, IT, and campus partners to translate institutional goals into measurable web outcomes.
• Maintain and enhance WordPress environments; manage updates, plugins, templates and themes.
• Build and maintain modular templates, blocks, and reusable content components for fast content creation and consistent storytelling.

Skills

WordPress

HTML & CSS

CMS ownership

Accessibility

SEO knowledge

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in related field

Job description

Slippery Rock University is seeking a Web Specialist and WordPress Manager to lead the management and continuous improvement of the university’s web properties. You will serve as the primary WordPress owner, content governance lead for sru.edu, and accessibility steward for all public-facing pages, collaborating with marketing, IT, and campus partners to turn institutional goals into measurable outcomes.

The role requires ensuring WCAG AA accessibility, mobile-first design, and the delivery of