Temporary Web Content Specialist
Role Overview
The Office of Public Affairs is seeking a part-time Web Content Specialist to support ongoing website content maintenance and light front-end development within a Drupal CMS environment. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript who is comfortable managing web content and ensuring accessibility and quality standards. This position will also contribute to content cleanup and preparation efforts in advance of a broader website redesign and re-platforming initiative, supporting the transition from Drupal to a headless/composable CMS.
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Position Summary
The Office of Public Affairs is seeking a part-time Web Content Specialist to support ongoing website content maintenance and light front-end development within a Drupal CMS environment. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript who is comfortable managing web content and ensuring accessibility and quality standards. This position will also contribute to content cleanup and preparation efforts in advance of a broader website redesign and re-platforming initiative, supporting the transition from Drupal to a headless/composable CMS.
Workplace Requirements
- Hybrid position: This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration, preferred on-site two days per week. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change. 20-25 hours per week (approximately 3 days a week).
- Temporary, part-time, project-based role, with an expected duration of 3 months.
- Hiring Range: $35–$40 per hour based on experience
- *Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under FLSA are eligible for overtime.
Minimum 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
Preferences
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
Essential Functions
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
Adapt to evolving workflows and tools as needed
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Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Rice University’s Human Resources Office via email at [email protected] for support.
If you have any additional questions, please email us at [email protected] . Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.
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