Program Aide - Web Specialist

Texas A&M University System•College Station, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Aide Web Specialist assists in maintaining a vast array of web properties for Texas A&M Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS). Works closely with and supports the Marketing & Communications team, contributing to real-world projects and problem-solving efforts with creativity and a strong desire to learn and grow.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Experience in developing software, programming, web development, content management systems (CMSs) and/or WordPress, HTML, PHP, CSS, and JavaScript through employment, college classes, and/or personal projects

Nice To Haves

Ability to learn quickly, communicate effectively, and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Be forward-thinking, search for problems to solve, and communicate effectively in both technical and nontechnical matters
Ability to understand web design best practices, SEO, accessibility, and analytics.

Responsibilities

Helps manage VMBS web properties (including, but not limited to vetmed.tamu.edu; toxicology.tamu.edu; superfund.tamu.edu; aggieresearch.tamu.edu; and aggieservice.tamu.edu)—supporting website administration and the implementation of new web-related projects in WordPress, HTML, PHP, CSS, and JavaScript
Develops and modifies new and existing websites, stylesheets, WordPress themes, templates, and plugins; and working with APIs from VMBS IT’s Software & Databases group
Monitors key site diagnostics, using SiteImprove software, optimizes website content, and mitigates errors (e.g., broken links, missing alt tags, large image files, and content inconsistencies)
Assists in creating and maintaining web analytics reports, through Google Analytics, Search Console, Tag Manager, and Site Kit
Assists in continually improving SEO, mobile site optimization, accessibility, and internal site search functionality