Job Summary
The University of Michigan School of Public Health began its pursuit of a healthier world in 1941. Ranked among the top public health schools in the country, Michigan Public Health educates and trains more than 1,000 graduate and undergraduate students each year. Our interdisciplinary strength empowers us to develop innovative solutions to complex health challenges. We pursue a healthier, more equitable world through education, research, and action. We strive to recruit staff members who demonstrate a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all members of our community.
The School of Public Health seeks a temporary Web and Digital Content Coordinator to provide website management and content development on sph.umich.edu. Our school website receives about two million visitors annually and is the key platform for reaching prospective students and sharing school news with a multitude of audiences. This role requires experience with a CMS, knowledge of JavaScript/HTML and PHP, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively. This position will work closely with and report to the Digital Experience and Web Administration Specialist.
Responsibilities*
- Create, update, and maintain website content using the organization's content management system (CMS)
- Manage and complete incoming web maintenance requests through TeamDynamix, including routine website updates, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the SPH Events Calendar.
- Build and modify web pages using HTML, PHP, and JavaScript while following established development standards and design patterns
- Communicate with web content managers and other school stakeholders to understand needs, gather requirements, and support website updates
- Support user experience improvements by helping evaluate navigation, page layouts, content structure, and interactive features
- Apply SEO best practices to web content and assets while optimizing for usability, accessibility, and page performance
- Support long-term projects involving web governance and user experience
- Use web analytics tools to monitor website traffic and user behavior, prepare basic reports, and identify opportunities for improvement
- Support web initiatives that advance digital marketing and communications priorities, in coordination with the Marketing and Communications team
Required Qualifications*
- 2-3 years of web content management and development
- Proficiency with HTML, JavaScript and PHP
- Experience working with contentment management system (CMS) and web analytics tools
- Knowledge of digital accessibility best practices
- Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow-through on assignments and management of time-sensitive projects
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise
- Familiarity with customer relationship management systems (CRM)
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
This position is considered hybrid, meaning there will be a mix of remote and in-person time. Schedule to be determined with the supervisor.
Additional Information
This is a full-time, hybrid temporary position that we anticipate will run through October 31, 2027.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.