Student Worker: Web Content Editing & Development Student Assistant

THIS IS FOR CURRENT MNU STUDENTS ONLY
WE ACCEPT FWS AND NON-FWS STUDENTS

DESCRIPTION
The Web Content Editing & Development Student Assistant works with the MNU Marketing Communications team to help maintain accurate, accessible, search-friendly, and engaging content on the MidAmerica Nazarene University website. The position assists with routine website updates, content quality assurance, search engine optimization (SEO), accessibility, and other web content projects.

Working closely with the Web Manager and other members of the Marketing Communications team, the student assistant will gain hands-on experience with website content management, WordPress, SEO, digital accessibility, and web governance while helping ensure that MNU's website effectively serves prospective students and other University audiences.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Website Content Editing & Maintenance

• Assist with routine website content updates and maintenance within WordPress.
• Review and update webpage content as assigned, including written copy, page titles, headings, links, and other content elements.
• Make content and formatting updates according to established MNU website standards.
• Assist with maintaining accurate and current information across the University website.
• Follow established workflows and procedures when making and publishing website updates.
• Document completed website updates and projects as requested.
• Flag content, technical, or other website issues that require additional review by the Web Manager.

Search Engine Optimization

• Identify and correct basic search engine optimization (SEO) issues using provided reports, task lists, and established best practices.
• Review and update page titles, meta descriptions, headings, links, and other content elements that affect search performance.
• Assist with implementing SEO recommendations provided by the Web Manager or other Marketing Communications team members.
• Follow established SEO standards when creating or updating website content.
• Help ensure website content is organized and written in ways that support both the needs of website visitors and search engine visibility.

Website Accessibility

• Assist with website accessibility improvements at the content level.
• Add or correct alternative text for website images according to established accessibility standards.
• Review link text and make assigned corrections to improve clarity and accessibility.
• Identify and address other content-level accessibility issues using provided reports, task lists, and established standards.
• Flag accessibility concerns that require technical changes or additional review by the Web Manager.
• Apply accessibility principles consistently when creating or editing website content.

Quality Assurance & Web Governance

• Perform quality assurance checks for broken links, outdated information, formatting inconsistencies, and other common website content issues.
• Review webpages for consistency in headings, links, formatting, images, and other content elements.
• Follow established website accessibility, SEO, content, brand, and governance standards when completing assigned work.
• Check completed work for accuracy and functionality before submitting or publishing updates.
• Document completed updates and maintain appropriate records of assigned work.
• Communicate questions, inconsistencies, or potential problems to the Web Manager in a timely manner.
• Support other Marketing Communications website and digital projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. The knowledge, skills, and/or abilities preferred include:

• Current MNU student in good academic and disciplinary standing.
• Strong interest in websites, digital communications, marketing, writing, technology, or related fields.
• Strong written communication, grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies and errors.
• Basic familiarity with websites and content management systems; experience with WordPress preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with basic HTML or other web technologies helpful but not required.
• Interest in learning search engine optimization, website accessibility, and web content best practices.
• Ability to follow established standards, procedures, task lists, and instructions consistently.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to recognize when an issue falls outside the scope of an assigned task and requires additional review.
• Punctuality, reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of the Marketing Communications team.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE GAINED

Through this position, the student assistant will have opportunities to develop professional experience in:

• WordPress and website content management
• Website content editing and publishing
• Search engine optimization (SEO)
• Digital accessibility and accessible content practices
• Web content quality assurance
• Content organization and information architecture
• Website governance and content standards
• Digital marketing and communications
• Professional proofreading and editing
• Website analytics and optimization concepts
• Project and task management
• Collaboration within a professional Marketing Communications team

This position is designed to provide meaningful professional experience while giving a student the opportunity to develop practical skills in website management, SEO, accessibility, and digital communications while contributing to the quality and effectiveness of MNU's web presence.