Temporary Part-Time Web Content Specialist

Rice University • Houston, TX

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Dean of Humanities and Arts Office at Rice University is seeking a temporary, part-time Web Content Specialist. This role will support ongoing website content maintenance and front-end development within a Drupal CMS environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and be comfortable managing web content while ensuring accessibility and quality standards.

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)

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update website content within Drupal CMS
• Perform 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
• Ability to follow directions, manage assigned tasks, execute content and development tasks, and work collaboratively within a structured team environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple updates timely and efficiently
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees