Wireless@VT Website Content Specialist

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

16d

About The Position

The Wireless@VT Website Content Specialist is responsible for developing, publishing, and maintaining accessible and engaging website content using Virginia Tech's Ensemble Content Management System. The position works with Wireless@VT faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders to communicate information about research projects, laboratory facilities, and related activities. This role applies technical knowledge of wireless communications and networking to translate high-level input into clear, accurate web content while ensuring the website meets applicable accessibility and usability standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
Education or professional experience related to wireless communications and networking.
Experience with web design, content development, or content publishing.
Experience using a content management system, such as Virginia Tech's Ensemble Content Management System.
Experience using HTML.
Experience applying web accessibility standards or using accessibility testing tools.
Experience developing or managing forms using Microsoft Forms or a similar platform.
Experience researching, writing, or editing technical content.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
Experience using Virginia Tech's Ensemble Content Management System.
Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 standards and related federal, state, and university accessibility requirements.
Experience developing website navigation structures and applying web usability principles.
Experience incorporating images and other graphical elements into accessible web content.
Experience developing web content within a higher education or research environment.
Experience communicating technical research concepts to nontechnical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Developing, publishing, and maintaining accessible and engaging website content using Virginia Tech's Ensemble Content Management System.
Working with Wireless@VT faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders to communicate information about research projects, laboratory facilities, and related activities.
Applying technical knowledge of wireless communications and networking to translate high-level input into clear, accurate web content.
Ensuring the website meets applicable accessibility and usability standards.