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Carle Illinois College of Medicine
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Created in 2015 as a partnership between the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Carle Health, the Carle Illinois College of Medicine is the world’s first accredited engineering-based medical school, representing a new concept in the field of healthcare education. Innovation is the cornerstone of our curriculum, with emphasis on human factors, design thinking, medical technologies, and entrepreneurship. We are preparing caring, compassionate, and skilled physician innovators for the practice of modern medicine.
The Carle Illinois College of Medicine embraces the university’s commitment to creating a diverse and talented community of students, faculty and staff, which is essential to fulfilling its mission and vision. Carle Illinois actively promotes an inclusive environment in which students, faculty and staff can learn, teach, research and serve. For detailed information on our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please visit: Mission | Carle Illinois College of Medicine | Illinois.
Carle Illinois College of Medicine - the world’s first LCME accredited engineering-based medical school
Why Work at Carle Illinois College of Medicine?
Mission & Vision | Carle Illinois College of Medicine | Illinois
Highlights of Benefits for University of Illinois Employees
Position Summary
The Web Manager serves in the Carle Illinois College of Medicine (CI MED) Office of Marketing and Communications as the primary owner and strategic lead for the CI MED web ecosystem. This position is responsible for website page creation, maintenance governance, strategy, usability, accessibility, and day-to-day operation of CI MED websites within the institution's external content management system (CMS), Site Manager, and internal CMS, WordPress.
The Web Manager works independently on assigned website projects, making strategic decisions about design, front-end implementation, and project execution. The Web Manager coordinates web project requirements, timelines, and goals.
Acting as the central point of coordination and escalation for web initiatives, this position partners closely with Marketing & Communications (MARCOM), IT, and college units to ensure that CI MED websites are user-centered, accessible, brand-aligned, and effective in advancing institutional priorities.
This position provides strategic direction, CMS governance, and subject-matter expertise for CI MED web platforms, translating marketing and communication goals into scalable, sustainable web solutions. The role emphasizes front-end implementation and digital strategy.
Duties and Responsibilities
Web Operations
- Serve as the lead for CI MED web production, standards, structure, and governance, ensuring consistency, usability, accessibility, and alignment with institutional goals.
- Collaborate closely with the MARCOM team to conceptualize, strategize, plan, and design user-centered websites and webpages that align with and drive the college's key priorities and goals, ensuring a cohesive and impactful digital presence.
- Lead planning and execution of web projects from intake through launch, including requirements gathering, scope definition, timelines, prioritization, and quality assurance.
- Proactively develop and update websites that are informative, aligned with brand standards, accessible, and user-friendly.
- Establish and maintain CMS governance, including content models, templates, workflows, permissions, and documentation within Site Manager (external website) and WordPress (internal website/intranet).
- Partner with IT, CI MED units, and stakeholders as needed, serving as the lead coordinator for web-related requests, enhancements, and issue escalation.
- Guide decentralized contributors in using the CMS effectively while enforcing web standards and best practices.
- Maintain awareness of higher education web trends, usability standards, best practices, and emerging practices to continuously improve CI MED’s digital presence.
Content Strategy, UX & Optimization
- Own and implement content strategy for CI MED websites, including content audits, lifecycle planning, prioritization, and alignment with audience needs.
- Ensure information architecture, navigation, and page hierarchies support intuitive, task-based user experiences.
- Monitor website performance and user behavior using analytics, usability testing, heatmaps, and surveys; synthesize insights into actionable recommendations.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for CI MED web properties and communicate findings to stakeholders to guide decision-making.
- Optimize content for search engines (SEO), accessibility, and clarity, including metadata, page structure, and editorial best practices.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure ongoing compliance with accessibility standards, brand guidelines, and institutional policies.
- Troubleshoot and resolve website issues, such as broken links, error messages, and usability issues.
CMS Support & Collaboration
- Serve as the primary CMS subject-matter expert for Site Manager (external website) and WordPress (internal website).
- Maintain working knowledge of the university’s Webtools platform and related digital communication services.
- Lead or assist with projects that utilize Webtools services, including blogs, forms, surveys, email communications, and group management tools.
- Lead CMS training for faculty, staff, and content contributors when necessary; develop user guides, documentation, and standard operating procedures.
- Provide consultation and ongoing support related to web best practices, accessibility, content structure, and CMS usage.
- Act as the primary point of contact for website-related inquiries directed to MARCOM, ensuring timely, professional, and solutions-oriented support.
- Manage and coordinate content for CI MED digital signage in collaboration with stakeholders.
User Research & Continuous Improvement
- Plan and conduct user research activities to better understand audience needs and behaviors.
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, usability issues, and opportunities for improvement.
- Share findings and recommendations with MARCOM and college partners to inform future web initiatives.
Other
- Perform additional digital marketing and communications-related duties in support of the mission of Carle Illinois College of Medicine.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, Computer Science, Web Development, Information Technology, or Graphic Design/Multimedia or a closely related field.
- Three (3) years (36 months) of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area.
- Demonstrated experience managing websites and creating webpages.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework or professional development in digital strategy, UX, accessibility, or content management.
- Demonstrated experience managing websites within a CMS environment.
- Experience collaborating with stakeholders and content contributors across teams or functional areas.
- Experience supporting or implementing web accessibility best practices.
- Experience using analytics to inform content and UX decisions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with HTML/CSS concepts sufficient to manage content, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate effectively with technical partners.
- Hands-on coding or backend development is not required.
- Understanding of CMS-driven web environments and the ability to quickly learn internally developed systems.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and enforce web standards in decentralized organizations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others and explain web concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Detail-oriented approach, organizational skills, ability to collaborate with and work on a team, and sound judgment.
- Ability to analyze data, synthesize insights, and recommend strategic improvements.
- Knowledge of digital marketing principles, content strategy, SEO, usability, and accessibility.
- Experience working in higher education or similarly complex organizations.
- Familiarity with Webtools, although not required and it can be learned upon hiring.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5004 - Marketing Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close date. The budgeted salary range for this position is $68,000 - $78,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Tuesday April 7, 2026. Application materials must include a cover letter, resume (including months and years for each position), and three references. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact wmmyers@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — every staff member helps shape what’s next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you’re empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence — where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.
LOCATION
Champaign-Urbana
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1035451
Job Category: Professional and Administrative
Web Manager
Carle Illinois College of Medicine
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Created in 2015 as a partnership between the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Carle Health, the Carle Illinois College of Medicine is the world’s first accredited engineering-based medical school, representing a new concept in the field of healthcare education. Innovation is the cornerstone of our curriculum, with emphasis on human factors, design thinking, medical technologies, and entrepreneurship. We are preparing caring, compassionate, and skilled physician innovators for the practice of modern medicine.
The Carle Illinois College of Medicine embraces the university’s commitment to creating a diverse and talented community of students, faculty and staff, which is essential to fulfilling its mission and vision. Carle Illinois actively promotes an inclusive environment in which students, faculty and staff can learn, teach, research and serve. For detailed information on our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please visit: Mission | Carle Illinois College of Medicine | Illinois.
Carle Illinois College of Medicine - the world’s first LCME accredited engineering-based medical school
Why Work at Carle Illinois College of Medicine?
Mission & Vision | Carle Illinois College of Medicine | Illinois
Highlights of Benefits for University of Illinois Employees
Position Summary
The Web Manager serves in the Carle Illinois College of Medicine (CI MED) Office of Marketing and Communications as the primary owner and strategic lead for the CI MED web ecosystem. This position is responsible for website page creation, maintenance governance, strategy, usability, accessibility, and day-to-day operation of CI MED websites within the institution's external content management system (CMS), Site Manager, and internal CMS, WordPress.
The Web Manager works independently on assigned website projects, making strategic decisions about design, front-end implementation, and project execution. The Web Manager coordinates web project requirements, timelines, and goals.
Acting as the central point of coordination and escalation for web initiatives, this position partners closely with Marketing & Communications (MARCOM), IT, and college units to ensure that CI MED websites are user-centered, accessible, brand-aligned, and effective in advancing institutional priorities.
This position provides strategic direction, CMS governance, and subject-matter expertise for CI MED web platforms, translating marketing and communication goals into scalable, sustainable web solutions. The role emphasizes front-end implementation and digital strategy.
Duties and Responsibilities
Web Operations
- Serve as the lead for CI MED web production, standards, structure, and governance, ensuring consistency, usability, accessibility, and alignment with institutional goals.
- Collaborate closely with the MARCOM team to conceptualize, strategize, plan, and design user-centered websites and webpages that align with and drive the college's key priorities and goals, ensuring a cohesive and impactful digital presence.
- Lead planning and execution of web projects from intake through launch, including requirements gathering, scope definition, timelines, prioritization, and quality assurance.
- Proactively develop and update websites that are informative, aligned with brand standards, accessible, and user-friendly.
- Establish and maintain CMS governance, including content models, templates, workflows, permissions, and documentation within Site Manager (external website) and WordPress (internal website/intranet).
- Partner with IT, CI MED units, and stakeholders as needed, serving as the lead coordinator for web-related requests, enhancements, and issue escalation.
- Guide decentralized contributors in using the CMS effectively while enforcing web standards and best practices.
- Maintain awareness of higher education web trends, usability standards, best practices, and emerging practices to continuously improve CI MED’s digital presence.
Content Strategy, UX & Optimization
- Own and implement content strategy for CI MED websites, including content audits, lifecycle planning, prioritization, and alignment with audience needs.
- Ensure information architecture, navigation, and page hierarchies support intuitive, task-based user experiences.
- Monitor website performance and user behavior using analytics, usability testing, heatmaps, and surveys; synthesize insights into actionable recommendations.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for CI MED web properties and communicate findings to stakeholders to guide decision-making.
- Optimize content for search engines (SEO), accessibility, and clarity, including metadata, page structure, and editorial best practices.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure ongoing compliance with accessibility standards, brand guidelines, and institutional policies.
- Troubleshoot and resolve website issues, such as broken links, error messages, and usability issues.
CMS Support & Collaboration
- Serve as the primary CMS subject-matter expert for Site Manager (external website) and WordPress (internal website).
- Maintain working knowledge of the university’s Webtools platform and related digital communication services.
- Lead or assist with projects that utilize Webtools services, including blogs, forms, surveys, email communications, and group management tools.
- Lead CMS training for faculty, staff, and content contributors when necessary; develop user guides, documentation, and standard operating procedures.
- Provide consultation and ongoing support related to web best practices, accessibility, content structure, and CMS usage.
- Act as the primary point of contact for website-related inquiries directed to MARCOM, ensuring timely, professional, and solutions-oriented support.
- Manage and coordinate content for CI MED digital signage in collaboration with stakeholders.
User Research & Continuous Improvement
- Plan and conduct user research activities to better understand audience needs and behaviors.
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, usability issues, and opportunities for improvement.
- Share findings and recommendations with MARCOM and college partners to inform future web initiatives.
Other
- Perform additional digital marketing and communications-related duties in support of the mission of Carle Illinois College of Medicine.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, Computer Science, Web Development, Information Technology, or Graphic Design/Multimedia or a closely related field.
- Three (3) years (36 months) of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area.
- Demonstrated experience managing websites and creating webpages.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework or professional development in digital strategy, UX, accessibility, or content management.
- Demonstrated experience managing websites within a CMS environment.
- Experience collaborating with stakeholders and content contributors across teams or functional areas.
- Experience supporting or implementing web accessibility best practices.
- Experience using analytics to inform content and UX decisions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with HTML/CSS concepts sufficient to manage content, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate effectively with technical partners.
- Hands-on coding or backend development is not required.
- Understanding of CMS-driven web environments and the ability to quickly learn internally developed systems.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and enforce web standards in decentralized organizations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others and explain web concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Detail-oriented approach, organizational skills, ability to collaborate with and work on a team, and sound judgment.
- Ability to analyze data, synthesize insights, and recommend strategic improvements.
- Knowledge of digital marketing principles, content strategy, SEO, usability, and accessibility.
- Experience working in higher education or similarly complex organizations.
- Familiarity with Webtools, although not required and it can be learned upon hiring.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5004 - Marketing Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close date. The budgeted salary range for this position is $68,000 - $78,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Tuesday April 7, 2026. Application materials must include a cover letter, resume (including months and years for each position), and three references. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact wmmyers@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — every staff member helps shape what’s next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you’re empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence — where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.
LOCATION
Champaign-Urbana
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1035451
Job Category: Professional and Administrative
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