Webmaster
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Commission for Higher Education:
Created in 1971, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE, Commission) is the State's higher education coordinating agency, driven to improve economic and social mobility for fellow Hoosiers through postsecondary education and training, and is a part of Governor Mike Braun's Office of Education. The Commission also administers Indiana’s state financial aid programs, including 21st Century Scholars, which celebrates 35 years in 2025. More information can be found at che.in.gov.
Role Overview:
The Webmaster is responsible for the day-to-day management, performance, and continuous improvement of the websites and digital platforms for both the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) and the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). This role ensures that all web properties are user-friendly, accessible, secure, technically reliable, and aligned with agency branding and communication priorities. The Webmaster collaborates closely with program teams, communications staff, IT staff, and external partners to maintain accurate, timely digital content that meets the needs of Indiana students, families, educators, institutions, and stakeholders.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $75,000.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.
A Day in the Life:
Essential Responsibilities:
- Manage, update, and maintain content across CHE and IDOE websites using approved CMS platforms.
- Ensure all web content meets accessibility standards (WCAG/ADA), state requirements, and best practices for usability.
- Oversee website architecture, navigation, and content strategy to ensure clear, intuitive user experiences.
- Monitor website performance, uptime, and security in coordination with IT teams.
- Collaborate with communications teams to publish timely announcements, data, reports, multimedia, and program information.
- Conduct regular content audits to maintain accuracy, relevancy, and consistency across pages.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to hosting, CMS functionality, forms, integrations, and plugins.
- Implement search engine optimization best practices to improve discoverability and clarity of public information.
- Lead, incollaboration with the State's IOT team, major web refreshes, redesigns, migrations, and special digital projects.
- Train internal staff on CMS use, content standards, accessibility, and digital communication best practices.
- Represent CHE and IDOE on the IOT IN.Gov Advisory Council.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties orresponsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or beassigned at any time. This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in web development, information technology, digital communications, communications, or related area is required, 3-5 years of professional work experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing medium-to-large websites through a CMS (e.g., WordPress, SquizMatrix, dotCMS, etc.) preferred.
- Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1), responsive design, and usability best practices preferred.
- Strong creative, writing, strategic, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated effectiveness as a communicator, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work as part of a collaborative team; manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously and to thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile work environment.
- Strong toubleshooting, organizational, and project management skills.
- Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Difficulty of Work:
Work is specialized in managing multiple projects and priorities, which require strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and interpersonal abilities. Mature judgment and the ability to work under intense scrutiny are essential to the position.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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