Website Content Specialist

Website Content Specialist

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 Posting Details 

Title  | Website Content Specialist
Posting Number  | S01535JP
Department  | Communications Public Affairs

Job Summary 
Bowdoin College seeks a detail‑oriented, collaborative website operations specialist to support the associate director of digital strategy and operations within the Office of Communications and Public Affairs. This role plays a critical part in stewarding the College’s primary digital presence—www.bowdoin.edu—ensuring it is accurate, engaging, accessible, and impactful for a wide range of audiences.The specialist will have responsibility for editing and producing website content, remediating existing content to meet accessibility standards, and partnering with more than 100 campus departments to bring their stories and information to life online. Combining strong editorial judgment with technical fluency, this role balances hands‑on content work with systems support, training, and consultation for Bowdoin’s content creator community.As a member of the digital strategy and operations team, the website operations specialist will also help manage and support the software and platforms that power the Bowdoin website ecosystem—including third‑level domain sites, analytics, calendars, and ticketing tools—while contributing to broader digital initiatives across campus. Ideal candidates are organized, user‑centered, and confident working both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic higher‑education environment.

Essential functions: Edits, produces, and remediates content in collaboration with campus partners, managing projects that include editing, proofreading, formatting, layout, photo editing, troubleshooting, and accessibility compliance. Supports the administration and management of website software and services related to the primary Bowdoin website, including third-level domain sites. Advises and supports the Bowdoin content creator community, serving as a point of contact for clients and offering content strategy and website management expertise. Develops and delivers software training for Bowdoin’s content creator community and creates and maintains documentation and resources.

The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $67,000 – $73,000.

BENEFITS AND PERKS A variety of health insurance plans (medical, vision, dental) Generous retirement plan – 401(a) and 403(b) Life and disability Insurance Paid time off: twenty (20) days of vacation per calendar year, twelve (12) days of personal/sick time Paid holidays and special days off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.htmlPaid parental leave (available after one year of service) Household access to many of the College’s facilities, including the gym and pool Free fitness and wellness classes! And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
Education/Skills Requirements  | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

Excellent communicator, with exceptional writing and proofreading skills. You can follow an editorial style guide. Self-starter, comfortable with and capable of working independently, managing your work queue, and proactively identifying areas that need improvement. Interpersonal skills and multicultural competence; you are patient and capable of working with a variety of skill levels. Problem-solving mindset; you demonstrate analytical and creative thinking. Detail-oriented, precise, and organized.
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents  | 2+ years of related experience required. 4+ years preferred.

Extensive experience in content management systems, HTML, and knowledge of CSS. Knowledge of web accessibility standards and web usability principles. Experience with Google Analytics, Tag Manager, and related analytics/SEO tools and platforms. Basic or working knowledge of photo and video editing skills. Professional experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.
Standard Work Days and Hours  | Standard administrative hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is a full-time, exempt-level position and requires the time commitment necessary to fulfill all of the job responsibilities.

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related)
About Bowdoin  | Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift  |
Employment Category  | Full Time Year Round
FTE  | 1.00
Benefits Eligible  | Yes
Pay Type  | Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements  | Faculty/Administrative
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?  | No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?  | No
Posting Date  | 04/03/2026
Applications Accepted Until  |
Open Until Filled  | No
Type of Posting  | Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants  | If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.
EEO Information  | Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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Applicant Documents

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
 
 Confidential arrangements will be made if you have a disability or require an accommodation in completing the application or in the interview process. Please notify Human Resources at (207) 725-3837 in advance so all necessary arrangements can be made confidentially.
 
Staff & Casual contact:
careers@bowdoin.edu

Faculty contact:
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