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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED