Location: Spokane Colleges District Office Spokane

Department: DIST Marketing/Public Relations

Salary Range: $67,462 - $76,262

Starting salary for this position is: $67,462 (Annually)

The salary range represents the earning potential for this position, through training, evaluations and years spent working in this position with Spokane Colleges.

About Us 

Spokane Colleges is comprised of two accredited colleges, Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) serving Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties, as well as portions of Lincoln County.

Both colleges are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and governed by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 03/20/2026. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

About the Website Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the District Director of Communications, the Website Manager is responsible for implementing, managing and optimizing the performance, accessibility and usability of Spokane Colleges websites, encompassing the District, Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC).

The Website Manager will work collaboratively with other members of the District Marketing and Public Relations and Information Technology departments to support the strategic goals and initiatives established by the district executive team and college leadership. The position serves as the primary point of contact for districtwide website requests and ensures all Spokane Colleges web properties follow modern web design standards, including implementing Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and support the Spokane Colleges websites to effectively communicate, maximize usability and enhance the overall customer experience. *
• Coordinate web design elements and content with Spokane Colleges graphic designers and department leadership to maintain brand standards and consistency. *
• Work consistently with Spokane Colleges Information Technology (IT) web team to ensure seamless integration of front-end to back-end functionality. *
• Serve as a collaborative member of the districtwide website project team and assist in training website users in best practices to maintain and enhance websites. *
• Collaborate with Spokane Colleges partners to integrate online advertising analytics on the website. *
• Continually evaluate and update website functionality and features to support the changing needs of district, student, and instructional services. *
• Regularly test website functionality and analytics, providing reports on search engine optimization (SEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Google Analytics metrics and KPIs (key performance indicators). *
• Serve as a core member and department implementation lead for the districtwide website migration and relaunch project, partnering with outside vendors, IT, and District Director of Communications. *
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. *
• Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan and perform other duties as assigned. *

* Indicates this is an essential duty.

COMPTENCIES

• Manages Complexity
• Decision Quality
• Action Oriented
• Plans & Aligns
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Instills Trust
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning
• Situational Adaptability

Learn more about our competencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or certification in web and/or visual communication design, or related field.
• Two or more years of website management experience in an open-source or enterprise web content management system.
• Knowledge of the principles of implementing responsive design and mobile optimization.
• Proficient understanding and testing of cross-browser compatibility issues.
• Strong understanding of SEO, AEO, GEO principles and Google Analytics (GA4).
• Practical, professional-level experience using all or some of the following: Adobe Creative Cloud software, CSS, HTML, XTML.
• Familiarity with website design best practices, including UX design principles.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain an integrated multi-organization website that is easy to navigate, incorporates brand principles, and is visually and functionally effective.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and collaborative skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work as an effective team member in a creative environment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in web coding, visual communication design or related field.
• Exposure to some or all of the following: NET Framework, XML, PHP.
• Experience with enterprise content management systems (CMS).
• Experience working in a distributed web content management environment.
• Familiarity with the role community and technical colleges fulfill in meeting the higher education needs of the regions they serve.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Spokane Colleges (District, SCC, and SFCC).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in office and/or hybrid environment.
• Frequent use of computers and exposure to terminal screens.
• Work involves constant interruptions and the requirement to answer on-demand questions by phone, in person, or electronically.
• Frequent oral and auditory communication with others.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• 12-month position.
• This position is overtime eligible.
• Requires local or regional travel.
• Criminal background check is required.

Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Spokane Colleges maintain a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.  

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.

Benefits Information

This is a contracted, exempt management position. Medical, dental life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the Public Employees Benefits Board; TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan. Vacation leave accrues at the rate of 14.67 hours per month (22 days per year) and sick leave accrues at the rate of 8 hours per month, effective upon employment. (For positions that are less than full time, leave accruals will be prorated to the percentage of the position.)

Public Employees Benefits Board

Additional benefits information

Required Application Materials

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• Cover letter - addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position.
  
• Resume.
  
• References – the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.
  
• College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are required upon hire.

For questions regarding a job application or the hiring process, or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at CCS.Recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu. 

Equal Opportunity Institution

Spokane Colleges provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access, Title IX, ADA, equal opportunity compliance, and/or grievances to:
Frederick Davis, MA
Chief Human Resources Officer
Spokane Colleges
P.O. Box 6000, MS1004
Spokane, WA. 99217-6000
509-434-5040 / ccs.titleix@ccs.spokane.edu.