| Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE
Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail [email protected], visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. The SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and Web Specialist is responsible for implementing the SEO strategy for Saint Joseph’s University, building and maintaining webpages and contributing to the University’s many digital projects. Reporting to the Director of Web, this position will support the web and marketing goals of the University. Primary Responsibilities:
- Implement the University’s SEO strategy and look for ways to continually optimize webpages to increase utilization and improve University communication efforts.
- Manage and create new webpages in the University’s content management system (Drupal).
- Maintain University web standards and employ best practices on website management.
- Design and contribute to creating positive user experience on University webpages.
- Use Google analytics data to inform and implement changes or enhancements on the website.
- Collaborate with the Associate Director of Social Media and Marketing Specialist on opportunities to optimize on social media platforms to drive traffic to the University website.
- Assist the web team with managing web projects. Secondary Responsibilities:
- Survey and maintain the University’s websites to ensure compliance with government regulations and mandates including web accessibility.
- Assist with ensuring the University brand is properly represented in digital and web communications.
- Other duties as assigned. Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Web Design or Communications.
- At least 3 years of experience in SEO and web writing.
- Demonstrated experience in content management systems.
- Experience with or comfort with multimedia and social media.
- Proficiency with Google Analytics.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred:
Familiarity with higher education industry and dynamics.
Knowledge of WCAG website accessibility standards - The position may require long periods spent in front of a computer.
- Occasional weekend and after hours work may be required. | 
