Job location: Killeen TAMUCT

Employment Type: Part-time
Posted data: 2019-07-18
Req: R-021885
Job Title

Program Aide - Website Designer (Part-Time)

Agency

Texas A&M University - Central Tx

Department

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.00 hourly

Job Location

Killeen, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

The Website Designer, under general supervision, is responsible for the design and maintenance of websites.

Responsibilities:

- Use various scripting languages and media creation tools to design and maintain the university website, web applications, and digital signage content, while complying with all federal, state, and institutional requirements; including brand and accessibility standards.

- Monitor existing web content for usage, accuracy, and accessibility compliance; coordinate corrections with university stakeholders and internal team members as needed; and provide reports related to accessibility and analytics to stakeholders at all levels.

- Consult with university departments and student organizations to gather content materials used to create and maintain the university website, extension websites, and other digital media.

- Train and support faculty, staff, and students in the use of web content management and assist in the creation and maintenance of training materials related to those systems.

- Research and recommend web applications for use in the academic and business environments, to include applications, plugins, and APIs.

- Perform other related duties as assigned, such as serving on governance committees, representing the institution at professional conferences, etc.

Education and Experience:

-Associate’s degree or higher in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

-Some experience in website design and programming.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills:

• 2 or more years experience in web design. 

• Advanced certification in web design, design tools, or web scripting languages. 

• Experience with Google Analytics and Google Web Master Tools. 

• Experience with Content Management Systems (Cascade) and associated APIs.

• Experience in technical writing or copy editing. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of HTML, CSS, XLST, Velocity,  and JavaScript

Experience with Photoshop and Illustrator.

Strong understanding of web accessibility standards, to include Section 508 and WCAG 2.0. Experience using assistive technologies for testing a plus.

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Hours: Flexible Hours. Up to 19.5 hours per week.

Salary: $15.00 per hour

 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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