Temporary Web Content Specialist
Rice Engineering
Houston, TX (Hybrid)
$35/hr - $40/hrIn-housePart-timeIntern/new grad1+ years exp.
3 days ago
Temporary Web Content Specialist
Houston, TX (Hybrid)
$35/hr – $40/hrMid Level1+ years expPart time
Posted 3 days ago
Job Summary
Owns end-to-end front-end content updates in Drupal while ensuring accessibility and governance, coordinating task-driven work with the team and adapting to evolving workflows.
- Owns content updates and front-end work in a collaborative workflow
- Ensures WCAG compliance and uses governance tools to track quality and tasks
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update website content within Drupal CMS
- Perform light front-end development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Ensure content adheres to WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards and best practices
- Monitor and improve site quality using web governance tools (e.g., Siteimprove)
- Track and manage tasks using project management software (Asana preferred)
- Collaborate with team members to prioritize and complete work assignments
- Follow directions from the director and lead developer to execute content and development tasks
- Assist with troubleshooting minor layout or functionality issues
- Support general website governance, consistency, and optimization efforts
- Assist with content cleanup, organization, and QA to support future migration to a headless/composable CMS
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience in front-end web content development or a similar role
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and basic jQuery
- Experience working with a CMS (Drupal preferred)
- General knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards
- Familiarity with web governance or quality assurance tools (Siteimprove preferred)
- Experience using project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, or similar)
- Ability to follow directions, manage assigned tasks, and work collaboratively within a structured team environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple updates timely and efficiently
Preferred
- 3 years of experience in front-end web content development or a similar role
- Experience in higher education or institutional web environments
- Exposure to modern front-end technologies such as Astro, React, or similar frameworks
- Familiarity with CSS frameworks (e.g., Tailwind CSS)
- Familiarity with headless CMS platforms or modern web architectures
- Familiarity with SEO and analytics tools
- Understanding of content strategy or web governance principles
Benefits
- Rice University HR | Benefits: https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits
- Rice Mission and Values : Mission and Values | Rice University
Rice University
4.3 Glassdoor
Rice is a private, independent university dedicated to the "advancement of letters, science, and art." Rice attracts a diverse group of highly talented students with a range of academic studies that includes humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, architecture, music, and business management. The school offers students the advantage of forging close relationships with members of the faculty and the option of tailoring graduate and undergraduate studies to their specific interests. The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department provides high quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs, which emphasize fundamental principles that respond to and create technological change.
Founded in 1912
Houston, Texas, USA
7K employees (364 in marketing)
82% recommend to a friend
83% CEO approval
Salaries
Posted range
$35/hr – $40/hr
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Marketing Team
Marketing Team Size
272 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
3 years
Median Tenure
4.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3
People
Marketing Leadership
Funding
Total Funding
$80.9M
Last Raise
$18M
Grant, 1 years ago
Funding History
- Sep 2024Grant
- Aug 2024Grant • $18M
- Jul 2023Grant
Traffic Signals
Monthly Visitors
2.7M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$695.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
46.5%
Direct
47.1%
Referral
5.2%
Social
0.6%
Paid
0.5%
Headcount Trend
Current headcount: ~7K
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