Part-Time Student SEO Analyst

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Runs SEO analytics and performance tracking
• Analyzes AI search impact and emerging visibility strategies
• Responsible for keyword research and on-page content optimization
• Performs backlink analysis and domain authority assessments
• Ensures accessibility and user experience signals in search
• Manages local search and business listing
• Collaborates with IU marketing and web professionals across the university
• Commits to on-time delivery of all requests
• Adheres to processes that ensure data security and privacy in accordance with university policies and all governmental legal requirements (e.g., HIPAA, FERPA, GDPR, CASL, etc.)
• Manages, normalizes, and joins data from multiple sources and presents insights clearly for stakeholders at various levels

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a graduate student at Indiana University
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including a customer-centered approach and ability to interact with university leadership
• Ground in computer science, data science, information science, information systems, marketing, communications, media, or a related field
• Foundational knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO), user experience (UX), and web accessibility principles
• Experience working with data and reporting, including strong Excel and SQL skills
• Experience with tools such as Google Search Console, ScreamingFrog, Semrush, Siteimprove, Google Analytics, Looker Studio, or Tableau
• Familiarity with web performance reporting, content analysis, and dashboard creation

Nice to Have

• Experience in search analytics and digital experience strategy
• Knowledge of emerging visibility strategies and AI search impact

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a graduate student at Indiana University

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)