Temporary Web Content Specialist

Special instructions: attach a resume and a link to a digital portfolio (PDF preferred) that includes a code repository (e.g., GitHub, CodePen) showcasing projects you have developed or contributed to.

About Rice

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system that supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice faculty, staff, and students share values that are essential to success as a healthy community: Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.

About the role

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 will 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.

Hybrid position: two days per week on-site preferred. 20–25 hours per week (approximately 3 days). Temporary, part-time, project-based role with an expected duration of 3 months. Non-exempt (hourly) and eligible for overtime.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Pay

$35–$40 per hour based on experience.