Website and Digital Experience Management Specialist @ University of Maryland - College Park

Job Description Summary & Additional Information

Organization's Summary Statement:

This position is responsible for updating and maintaining the content for the website for a department or college.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Maintains website and gathers new content.
Coordinates with the IT Team on the development of content related elements.
Ensures content across the website is consistent and tailored to the intended audiences.
Other duties as assigned.

Preferences:

Bachelor's Degree in User Experience or Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Web Design, Digital Media Design, or Information Systems/Information Technology
Full-stack development: 80% frontend / 20% backend.
Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Drupal 9/10
Experienced with accessibility standards and guidelines (WCAG 2.1 AA)
Familiarity with manual and automated accessibility testing
Siteimprove and Google Analytics knowledge
Certification/training in web accessibility (DHS Trusted Tester Program, WebAIM Training)
Strong attention to detail
SEO knowledge and best practices
UX/UI design and research experience
Familiarity with the Pantheon platform; experience with Patheon Cloud IDE or Code Studio
Experience with Drupal 11
Agile project management experience
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Effective communicator: able to simplify and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Required Application Materials:

- Resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references

Best Consideration Date:

- Oct 17, 2025

Posting Close Date:

- Nov 17, 2025

Open Until Filled:

- N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: One (1) year of professional web content creation or communications experience.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of web and multimedia.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to prioritize assignments.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Department

VPSA-VP Student Affairs

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$75,000-$82,000

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regardingdisclosablebackground check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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