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Working Title: Digital SEO Specialist
Career Progression Track: P00
Track Level: P3 - Career
FLSA Code: Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?: No
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday, 9:00 – 5:00 pm
VP Area: President
Department: 00339 - Marketing & Communications
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $68,000 - $78,000
Close Date: 11/26/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
As an SEO Specialist, you will play a pivotal role on the University of Utah Marketing and Communication’s Digital Team, serving as the subject matter expert driving organic search visibility, technical site performance, and content discoverability across our university’s web ecosystem. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Digital Research and Operations, you will work in direct, daily partnership on strategic search initiatives—aligning search engine optimization with broader marketing, web accessibility, and digital governance goals.
This role requires a balance of technical execution, SEO strategy and analytical insight. We are looking for a collaborative, proactive professional with strong hands-on SEO experience who thrives on solving technical web challenges and elevating university digital experiences.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Collaboration: Work in close, daily partnership with the Associate Director of Digital Research and Operations and the digital research team across all core SEO initiatives, establishing search performance benchmarks and aligning optimization efforts with university digital goals.
- Digital Campaign & SEO Synergy Reporting: Partner with content strategy and research teams to analyze and report on organic search results, landing page performance, and organic traffic impact driven by high-traffic digital advertising campaigns.
- Technical SEO & Site Hygiene: Conduct regular technical site audits across large-scale university web properties to identify and resolve issues related to crawlability, indexability, site speed, mobile usability, canonicalization, site architecture, and structured data.
- Keyword & Content Optimization: Perform comprehensive keyword research and intent analysis to guide content creators, web managers, and research teams. Optimize metadata, headings, on-page copy, and internal linking structures to maximize organic visibility.
- Search Analytics & Optimization: Track, analyze, and report on organic search performance, keyword rankings, backlink profiles, and conversion funnels using Google Analytics (GA4), Search Console, and enterprise SEO software.
- A/B Testing & Search Experimentation: Design and execute SEO experiments, testing title tags, meta descriptions, and structural layout changes to improve click-through rates (CTR) and user engagement.
- Branded Dashboard Development: Collaborate directly with the research team to design, build, and maintain branded, campus-partner-facing dashboards in Looker Studio and Tableau, ensuring data visualizations follow university brand standards and UI/UX best practices.
- SEO & Accessibility Integration: Collaborate with web and content teams to ensure on-page SEO strategies align seamlessly with digital accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 Level AA) and core web vitals.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Search Engine Optimization Specialist, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Qualifications & Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Computer Science, Information Design, Information Systems, or a related field
- SEO Experience: Experience in technical and on-page search engine optimization, with a proven track record of managing enterprise or multi-domain web environments. Higher education or agency experience is strongly preferred.
Technical Stack:
- SEO Tools: Expertise in SEO and GEO tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, Google Search Console, and Google Trends.
- Analytics, BI & Campaign Tracking: Hands-on experience with Google Analytics (GA4), Webmaster Tools, and tracking SEO impact for high-traffic paid digital media campaigns.
- Dashboard Design & Branding: Experience creating branded data visualizations and dashboards (Looker Studio, Tableau) with strong design principles and brand alignment.
- CMS & Web Standards: Proficiency with WordPress (including SEO plugins like Yoast), HTML / CSS, basic JavaScript understanding, and structured data implementation.
- Accessibility & Operations: Working knowledge of digital accessibility guidelines (WCAG) and project management platforms.
Key Traits We’re Looking For:
- Fast & Careful: You pay close attention to details while responding quickly to user needs.
- Curious: You love to learn and are always looking for ways to refine your craft.
- Proactive: You take charge. You don’t wait for problems to happen; you actively hunt for solutions.
- Resilient: You keep your cool and handle high-pressure situations with patience and a calm attitude.
- Collaborative: You are a true team player who understands that we’re stronger when we work together.
- Humble: You’re open to listening, receiving constructive feedback, and changing course with ease.
Type: Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Job Title: Search Engine Optimization Specialists
Working Title: Digital SEO Specialist
Career Progression Track: P00
Track Level: P3 - Career
FLSA Code: Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?: No
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday, 9:00 – 5:00 pm
VP Area: President
Department: 00339 - Marketing & Communications
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $68,000 - $78,000
Close Date: 11/26/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
As an SEO Specialist, you will play a pivotal role on the University of Utah Marketing and Communication’s Digital Team, serving as the subject matter expert driving organic search visibility, technical site performance, and content discoverability across our university’s web ecosystem. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Digital Research and Operations, you will work in direct, daily partnership on strategic search initiatives—aligning search engine optimization with broader marketing, web accessibility, and digital governance goals.
This role requires a balance of technical execution, SEO strategy and analytical insight. We are looking for a collaborative, proactive professional with strong hands-on SEO experience who thrives on solving technical web challenges and elevating university digital experiences.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Collaboration: Work in close, daily partnership with the Associate Director of Digital Research and Operations and the digital research team across all core SEO initiatives, establishing search performance benchmarks and aligning optimization efforts with university digital goals.
- Digital Campaign & SEO Synergy Reporting: Partner with content strategy and research teams to analyze and report on organic search results, landing page performance, and organic traffic impact driven by high-traffic digital advertising campaigns.
- Technical SEO & Site Hygiene: Conduct regular technical site audits across large-scale university web properties to identify and resolve issues related to crawlability, indexability, site speed, mobile usability, canonicalization, site architecture, and structured data.
- Keyword & Content Optimization: Perform comprehensive keyword research and intent analysis to guide content creators, web managers, and research teams. Optimize metadata, headings, on-page copy, and internal linking structures to maximize organic visibility.
- Search Analytics & Optimization: Track, analyze, and report on organic search performance, keyword rankings, backlink profiles, and conversion funnels using Google Analytics (GA4), Search Console, and enterprise SEO software.
- A/B Testing & Search Experimentation: Design and execute SEO experiments, testing title tags, meta descriptions, and structural layout changes to improve click-through rates (CTR) and user engagement.
- Branded Dashboard Development: Collaborate directly with the research team to design, build, and maintain branded, campus-partner-facing dashboards in Looker Studio and Tableau, ensuring data visualizations follow university brand standards and UI/UX best practices.
- SEO & Accessibility Integration: Collaborate with web and content teams to ensure on-page SEO strategies align seamlessly with digital accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 Level AA) and core web vitals.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Search Engine Optimization Specialist, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Qualifications & Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Computer Science, Information Design, Information Systems, or a related field
- SEO Experience: Experience in technical and on-page search engine optimization, with a proven track record of managing enterprise or multi-domain web environments. Higher education or agency experience is strongly preferred.
Technical Stack:
- SEO Tools: Expertise in SEO and GEO tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, Google Search Console, and Google Trends.
- Analytics, BI & Campaign Tracking: Hands-on experience with Google Analytics (GA4), Webmaster Tools, and tracking SEO impact for high-traffic paid digital media campaigns.
- Dashboard Design & Branding: Experience creating branded data visualizations and dashboards (Looker Studio, Tableau) with strong design principles and brand alignment.
- CMS & Web Standards: Proficiency with WordPress (including SEO plugins like Yoast), HTML / CSS, basic JavaScript understanding, and structured data implementation.
- Accessibility & Operations: Working knowledge of digital accessibility guidelines (WCAG) and project management platforms.
Key Traits We’re Looking For:
- Fast & Careful: You pay close attention to details while responding quickly to user needs.
- Curious: You love to learn and are always looking for ways to refine your craft.
- Proactive: You take charge. You don’t wait for problems to happen; you actively hunt for solutions.
- Resilient: You keep your cool and handle high-pressure situations with patience and a calm attitude.
- Collaborative: You are a true team player who understands that we’re stronger when we work together.
- Humble: You’re open to listening, receiving constructive feedback, and changing course with ease.
Type: Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Seo Manager
Frame your Australian SEO credentials for U.S. roles
U.S. hiring managers may not recognize Australian agency names or local certifications. Translate your experience into U.S. market terms: reference traffic volumes, revenue impact, and tools like Google Search Console and Ahrefs that U.S. teams already use.
Search for employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to find SEO Manager roles at companies that have already filed Labor Condition Applications for similar positions. Prior LCA history signals the employer understands E-3 visa sponsorship and won't need educating mid-offer.
Target in-house teams over agencies for sponsorship
In-house SEO roles at mid-to-large U.S. companies are far more likely to sponsor E-3 visas than agencies. Agencies often classify SEO work as contractor-eligible, which disqualifies the role from E-3 specialty occupation status.
Prepare your degree equivalency documentation early
An Australian three-year bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but your employer may request a credential evaluation. Have a certified evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator ready before the offer stage.
Negotiate the LCA filing timeline with your employer
The DOL typically certifies an LCA within seven business days, but employers unfamiliar with the process often delay. Confirm your employer has legal counsel or use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so the timeline doesn't slip after you accept the offer.
Clarify the specialty occupation case before your interview
USCIS requires that a bachelor's degree in a specific field be a standard requirement for the role, not just preferred. If the job posting says 'degree preferred,' ask the employer to update the internal job specification to 'required' before the LCA is filed.
E-3 Visa Seo Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find SEO Manager jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for roles with E-3 sponsorship. It surfaces SEO Manager positions at companies with verified sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to employers who have never filed an LCA. Filtering by role and visa type gets you to qualified leads faster than a general job search.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an SEO Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes, provided the employer requires a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, information technology, or a closely related field as a standard condition of the role. The degree must be specifically required, not merely preferred. Roles where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement, regardless of field, can face USCIS scrutiny at the consular stage.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for SEO Manager roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian nationals and has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been reached, so there's no lottery. You can apply and receive a decision at a U.S. consulate in Australia without waiting for a fiscal year cycle. H-1B requires employer sponsorship, a lottery registration, and up to a year of waiting before employment can begin.
Can I switch SEO Manager employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but the E-3 is employer-specific. When you change jobs, your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need to obtain a new E-3 visa stamp at a U.S. consulate before or at the time you start with the new employer. You can't simply transfer the existing visa to a new role.