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Web Analytics & SEO Specialist

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT
Full Time
Mid Level
65k-75k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

University of Utah Health is seeking an experienced Web Analytics and SEO Specialist to join our collaborative and innovative Digital Experience Team within the Marketing & Communications department. In this highly visible and strategic role, you will perform two core responsibilities: leading website analytics across a large, complex, multi-site web ecosystem and leading SEO initiatives using technical SEO best practices, modern AI-driven search strategies, and website data analysis to improve the findability of content and enhance the overall digital experience for patients, providers, and researchers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain Google Analytics and Looker Studio dashboards.
  • Support the migration from Google Analytics to a new analytics platform and help build automated workflows for ongoing website data analysis.
  • Partner with the User Experience Team to conduct user behavior analysis to identify patterns, opportunities, and anomalies.
  • Support digital content editors in interpreting website performance data to improve content effectiveness.
  • Use digital tracking and integration data to provide reporting on marketing campaign outcomes.
  • Deliver actionable insights to help guide marketing, personalization, and A/B testing strategies.
  • Query and analyze data from our Consumer Data Platform, reputation management platforms, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau).
  • Lead enterprise-level SEO work to improve visibility, search rankings, and conversion.
  • Implement and maintain technical SEO, including crawl optimization, structured data, indexation, and site health auditing.
  • Translate evolving AI and search trends into actionable tactics for content and UX teams.
  • Conduct keyword research, competitive analysis, and identify content gaps.
  • Collaborate with developers and content teams to ensure search optimized site architecture and tagging.
  • Monitor and report SEO performance using tools like Google Search Console, GA4, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, and Looker Studio.
  • Optimize local SEO for provider and location profiles.
  • Work with the team to help drive website accessibility practices on all sites.

Requirements

  • Requires a bachelor's degree in related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
  • Two to four years of experience in the field or in a related area.
  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
  • Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice to Have

  • 2+ years of hands-on SEO strategy execution in a large, content-rich environment.
  • 2+ years of experience in website analytics, data interpretation, and performance reporting.
  • 2+ years in tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Looker Studio.
  • Familiarity with AI-enhanced search experiences (e.g., Google's SGE, Bing Chat, ChatGPT plugins).
  • Strong data analysis and visualization skills with the ability to translate insights into recommendations.
  • Proven collaboration across cross-functional teams including content, UX, web development, and marketing.
  • Understanding of SEO within regulated environments (HIPAA, ADA, E-A-T, etc.).
  • Experience in healthcare, academic medicine, or higher education environments.
  • Familiarity with enterprise CMS platforms (Drupal, Sitecore, AEM).
  • Familiarity with CRM / CDP platforms (Salesforce, Acquia, Adobe Experience Cloud).
  • Knowledge of A/B testing and personalization strategies.
  • Familiarity with reputation management platforms (e.g., Google Business, Yext, Reputation.com).
  • Understanding of privacy-focused and HIPAA-compliant analytics platforms.

Qualifications

  • Educational background: bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related area.
  • Experience: two to four years in web analytics and SEO-related roles.

Benefits & Perks

  • This position is benefited staff.
  • Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in Utah Retirement Systems (URS).
  • Additional information available through Human Resources contact.

Working at University of Utah

At University of Utah Health, your work directly impacts patients' access to care and their experience with our brand. The organization values continuous learning, digital innovation, and helping people find the care they need when they need it. The university is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds and providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 12, 2025
Job CategorySEO
Salary65k-75k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceMid Level

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utah.edu

Location

Salt Lake City, UT

Industry

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