Content Strategist

Content Strategist

R0011057
Tampa

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Position Details

The Content Strategist is responsible for leading the strategy, governance, development, and optimization of the University of Tampa's web content ecosystem. Reporting to the Director of Content Strategy, this role serves as the university's subject matter expert for user-centered digital content, ensuring web experiences are clear, accessible, engaging, and aligned with institutional priorities, brand standards, and audience needs.

This position translates institutional messaging, brand narratives, and marketing initiatives into effective digital experiences that support enrollment, engagement, and reputation objectives. The Content Strategist develops and manages web content, information architecture, content standards, and page structures while applying best practices in content strategy, search engine optimization (SEO), accessibility, user experience (UX), and analytics. Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the university, the role provides strategic guidance, leverages data-driven insights to improve content performance, and advances a consistent, high-quality digital presence across the University's website.

Key Responsibilities

Web Content Strategy and Execution

• Write, edit, and publish high-quality, audience-focused web content aligned with institutional priorities and brand standards.
• Develop landing pages, program descriptions, and priority web content optimized for readability, engagement, and conversion.
• Apply consistent tone, structure, and voice across all UTampa web pages.

Content Models and Digital Governance

• Define and maintain content models for key page types (e.g., academic programs, admissions pathways, institutional priorities).
• Support consistent information architecture and taxonomy within the CMS.
• Conduct regular content audits to ensure accuracy, relevance, and accessibility compliance.
• Support content migrations, QA testing, and ongoing site optimization efforts.

SEO, Accessibility, and Performance Optimization

• Execute on-page SEO strategy in alignment with institutional priorities and guidance from Digital Strategy leadership.
• Conduct keyword research and performance analysis using BrightEdge and Google Analytics 4.
• Optimize metadata, headings, internal linking, and structured content.
• Ensure web content meets WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.
• Analytics and Continuous Improvement
• Monitor content performance and user behavior to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Translate analytics insights into actionable recommendations for content updates and prioritization.
• Share performance findings with the Manager of Content Strategy and digital partners to inform planning.

Collaboration and Campus Partnership

• Collaborate with Digital Strategy, Creative, Editorial, Enrollment, and Academic partners to support campaigns and initiatives.
• Align web content with paid media, email, and social referral strategies.
• Provide guidance and training to campus partners on writing for the web, SEO, and accessibility best practices.
• May mentor student contributors or interns supporting web content projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, digital media, or a related field.

Experience

• Three to five years of experience creating and optimizing web content.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with a strong understanding of digital best practices.
• Experience with enterprise CMS platforms (Adobe Experience Manager preferred).
• Working knowledge of SEO, UX principles, analytics, and accessibility standards.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Work Schedule
Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Summer: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The University of Tampa offers great benefits, including:

• Free Tuition
• Generous paid leave
• Wellness initiatives
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Free On-Campus Parking
• Access to Campus Amenities (pool, library, campus events, and more)
• Fitness Center
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• And more

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.

Additional Information

This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.



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