Search Engine Optimization Manager

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

January 29, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1385-YN_ADMINPRO - Information Systems Project Leader

Business Title:

Search Engine Optimization Manager

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing Washington State University’s (WSU) inaugural SEO program. You will own the SEO implementation and rollout process at WSU, ensuring the program is operating efficiently and effectively. In this role, you will lead WSU’s SEO initiatives to enhance its online presence, drive organic traffic, and improve the visibility of academic programs, research, and institutional resources. You will also be involve strategic planning, systemwide collaboration, identifying and implementing dedicated SEO software applications, and hands-on implementation of SEO best practices to achieve measurable results and deliver on WSU’s mission.

Additional Information:

This is a part time (50% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $5,485.73 - $8,877.58 (Prorated at 50% FTE $2,742.87 - $4,438.79) | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems or relevant field AND four (4) years relevant related professional experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SEO implementation and management for a system of higher education.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About University Marketing and Communications: - For more information about the great work we are doing and to find our mission and values, please visit our website: University and Marketing and Communications Webpage

Department Name: University Marketing and Communications
Location: Pullman, WA; telework available

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Professional reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Part time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

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More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/