Temporary Web & Digital Content Specialist (Pool)

Posting Details

Posting Details

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Department Graduate Education, Professional Programs, Faculty Affairs and Research - 31404 External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/41300 Vacancy Number TSP5738PST Working Title Temporary Web & Digital Content Specialist (Pool) Job Title EHRA Non Faculty Temporary Job Category Unspecified FLSA for Position Exempt Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Temporary Web Developer & Digital Content Specialist supports the Watson College of Education's web presence through website development, redesign, content management, accessibility, and technical support. The position works with college faculty, staff, and administrators to develop and restructure web content, manage ongoing website needs, and ensure WCE websites are accessible, user-friendly, accurate, and consistent with university standards.

Website Development & Redesign

• Develop, redesign, and restructure WCE websites and webpages.
• Evaluate site organization, navigation, content structure, usability, and accessibility.
• Organize complex academic and program information into clear, user-friendly web content.
• Use the university's content management system and HTML/CSS to develop pages and address technical or formatting needs.
• Test web content for functionality, accessibility, responsive display, and consistency.

Web Content Management & Support

• Manage ongoing website updates and requests from WCE programs, departments, centers, and offices.
• Create, edit, publish, and maintain web content.
• Troubleshoot web publishing, formatting, linking, and other website issues.
• Work with content owners to revise, reorganize, consolidate, and maintain web information.

Consultation, Accessibility & Coordination

• Consult with faculty and staff to determine website needs and recommend effective web solutions.
• Apply web accessibility and usability standards to new and existing content.
• Coordinate website projects and communicate project needs and status with stakeholders.
• Document website structures, processes, and recurring procedures to support continuity.

Promotional Designs

• Design print and promotional materials such as logo, flyers, banners, posters, brochures, and event signage for WCE programs and events.
• Maintain consistent WCE and university brand identity across print and digital materials.
• Consult with faculty and staff on design and promotional needs and prepare print-ready files.

Web Analytics & Social Media Management

• Assist with WCE website analytics and social media accounts.
• Manage and monitor social media accounts for the College.
• Provide website analysis for the leadership team and program coordinators.
• Develop SEO strategies using HTML code for digital media campaigns.
• Coordinate with the Watson College's Public Communication Specialist on planning and conducting the digital media campaigns.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Experience developing and managing websites using a content management system.
• Experience redesigning or substantially restructuring websites.
• Working knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Knowledge of web accessibility and responsive web design practices.
• Ability to organize complex information for web audiences.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project-management skills.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Higher education web experience
• Experience with enterprise content management systems, website redesign or content migration projects
• WCAG/accessibility knowledge
• Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and other design tools
• Experience designing advertisement, print, and promotional materials
• Knowledge of print production and brand standards

Required Certifications or Licensure Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit College/School Information Work Hours 8AM-5PM Work Days Monday - Friday Hours Per Week 20-29 hours/week Type of Position Anticipated Hiring Range $25.00/hr - $29.00/hr Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note: This is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation.

Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Job Posting Date 10/29/2026 Job Closing Date 11/08/2026 EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings Multi-Positions

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

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• • How did you learn of this opportunity with UNCW? (2026)

• UNCW Website

• UNCW LinkedIn Page

• UNCW X Account (formerly Twitter)

• UNCW Employee Referral

• UNCW Instagram Account (UNCW_jobs)

• UNCW Job Alert

• Chronical of Higher Education

• Glassdoor

• Higher Ed Jobs

• Indeed

• Inside Higher Ed

• North Carolina Job Network

• Craigslist

• Career Events/Job Fairs

• Billboards/Marquee

• Other

• If you selected "Other" to the question above, please explain how you found out about this opportunity. Enter N/A if not applicable.

(Open Ended Question)