Web Content Specialist
About this role
Best consideration date for applications: Friday, September 4, 2026
PURPOSE OF POSITIONThe University System of Maryland (USM) Office is seeking a Web Content Specialist to support the development and launch of the USM's new website. The Specialist will assist with the development of the site by creating new pages and migrating existing ones to the new WordPress content management system. The position will involve content creation, editing, and publishing. The Specialist will work closely with both the Office of Information Technology and the Office of Communications and Marketing to build a site that is user-friendly, accessible, and aligned with brand messaging.
This is a part-time contractual position, 10-15 hours per week. The initial contract will run through December 31, 2026, with the potential for renewal for an additional 6 months. Must be available for up to 4 hours per week in office (Adelphi or Baltimore) as needed.
Current undergraduate or graduate students are encouraged to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Assist in building the USM’s new WordPress website by supporting the migration and development of content.
- Assist with page creation and page layout updates in WordPress by formatting text, images, links, and basic styling using pre-established templates and patterns.
- Write, edit, and proofread website content to ensure clarity, accuracy, good organization, and consistency with brand voice.
- Collaborate with internal teams to translate existing content into well-structured, user-friendly web pages and migrate them to the new site.
- Optimize content for readability, accessibility, and search engines.
- Review pages for errors, formatting issues, and broken links.
$28-$33/hr
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation:
High school diploma or GED.
Experience:
One (1) year of experience creating or maintaining web content.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Familiarity with web content best practices, including accessibility and usability.
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
- Ability to organize and present information in a clear, user-friendly manner.
- Ability to format and publish content, images, links, and documents within the WordPress content management system.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Education:
Associate's or bachelor's degree, particularly in the fields of Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Digital Media, Public Relations, or Information Design.
Experience:
- Experience migrating content between websites or content management systems.
- Experience writing content for higher education, government, nonprofit, or public-sector organizations.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS.
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Canva, or other image editing software.
- Familiarity with search engine optimization (SEO).
- Understanding of accessibility and user experience best practices.
- Sick and Safe Leave
- Maryland Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) benefits, where eligible
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage options (eligibility and subsidies vary based on hours worked and other program requirements)
- Voluntary supplemental retirement savings plans
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Company at a glance
The University System of Maryland (USM) is the state’s public higher education system. The USM Office works closely with our 12 universities and 3 regional education centers to leverage their collective expertise and resources, share best practices, increase the USM’s effectiveness and efficiency, and advance its mission to improve quality of life in Maryland.
The System employs more than 40,000 faculty and staff across all USM institutions. About 100 employees work in the USM Office, which is headquartered in Baltimore and has locations in Adelphi, Annapolis, and Columbia, MD. To view current employment opportunities at the USM Office, visit: www.usmd.edu/usm/employment/usmojobs
USM Office employees are focused on advancing the USM's 5 strategic priorities with leadership by the USM Chancellor and Board of Regents.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The USM is one of the most diverse public university systems in the nation and aspires to reflect the full diversity of our state among our students, faculty and staff.
Academic Excellence and Innovation
Providing affordable higher education and increasing student retention and completion rates are among the USM’s top priorities.
Access, Affordability, and Achievement
Serving more than 175,000 students, the USM strives to make higher education accessible to all, including recent high school graduates, transfer students, working adults, and underserved populations. Average in-state tuition and fees for Maryland’s public, four-year institutions remain below the national average.
Workforce and Economic Development
USM institutions address workforce shortage areas, awarding about 14,000 STEM degrees, 3,800 health care degrees, and 2,300 teaching degrees in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Research
USM faculty and staff continue to fuel research and discovery, with about $1.8 billion in research and sponsored programs expenditures in FY 2024.
Top Benefits
- Sick and safe leave
- Maryland paid family and medical leave
- Medical coverage
- Prescription coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Voluntary supplemental retirement savings plans
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