"Web Content Specialist"

Web Content Specialist

Application Deadline: September 2, 2025

Full-Time Regular

[C25-043] Web Content Specialist, University Marketing

Central Connecticut State University is seeking applications for a full-time position as a Web Content Specialist who will join the Marketing & Communications Office. We seek applicants who have experience in maintaining large websites using a CMS and have a desire to work collaboratively within a marketing office.

Central Connecticut State University is the first publicly funded university in the state. As we recently celebrated 175 years of academic excellence and innovation. Central currently enrolls over 10,000 students. For more information about Central Connecticut State University, please visit our website at CCSU to learn more.

About the Marketing & Communications Office

The Marketing & Communications teams act as an internal agency providing support and resources to all divisions across the University including, but not limited to, academics, advancement, alumni relations, enrollment, and student life.

Our goal is to help our colleagues bring brand cohesiveness and consistency to final deliverables. As one unified, accessible, in-house department, we collaborate with offices across the University. We assist strategically and objectively with the planning, development, execution and evaluation of creative projects, promotional campaigns, and materials.

The Central website is one of the most powerful marketing tools available, capable of not only providing practical information about the university, its offerings, and its divisions, but also the ideas, mission and values that drive us. It is viewed and used by a vast, diverse population of visitors and needs to be easy to navigate, while also using engaging visual and written content to convey our identity to an array of visitors. The Web Content Specialist will support the creation and management of engaging web content and maintaining the digital asset management system. The digital asset management system houses the university photos and branding assets.

Position Profile

The Web Content Specialist will be responsible for assisting with developing and maintaining university websites, content, and links to various schools, departments, and administrative sites. They will also aid in the development and implementation of web content strategies that align with marketing goals and brand messaging. The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys being up to date on industry trends and best practices in web content and digital marketing, working with cross functional teams, and strives for consistency and accuracy.

Performs other duties and responsibilities related to those above which do not alter the basic level of responsibility of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to apply federal and state laws and regulations, as well as university and BOR/CSCU policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply best practices of designated unit and program.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and prepare data.
• Ability to convene and collaborate with campus offices/departments and community resources.
• Ability to handle complex tasks, meet deadlines, and prepare reports.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use academic technologies, equipment, platforms, and software.

Applicant Evaluative Criteria

Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:

Education: Bachelor’s degree.

Experience and Training: Three (3) years of experience in creating content for websites. Experience in maintaining and developing websites. Demonstrated knowledge of web applications such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above may also be considered.

Ideal Candidate

Preference will be given to applicants with: Experience working with Content Management Systems & Digital Asset Management.

To Apply

To begin the application process, select the “Apply” button and electronically submit the following documents by September 2, 2025: Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position. Current Résumé. Names of three current professional references with title, email addresses and telephone numbers.

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.

Inquiries may be sent to Sarah Kaufman, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-1770 or sarah.kaufman@ccsu.edu.

Compensation and Employee Benefits

The Web Content Specialist is compensated at the Administrator III salary level in accordance with the State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF) Collective Bargaining Union Agreement.

For more information, please visit SUOAF.

The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources.

As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.