Temporary Web Content Specialist

Rice University; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Rice University in Houston is seeking a part-time, temporary Front-end Web Content Developer to maintain and update the university website using Drupal.

The role emphasizes WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility, collaboration within a structured team, and governance with Siteimprove, Asana, and Trello. This 3-month assignment requires 1+ year of experience in front-end content development and a strong eye for detail.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in front-end web content development
• Experience with Drupal CMS
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards
• Familiarity with Siteimprove for governance
• Experience using Asana or Trello for task management

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update website content within Drupal CMS
• Ensure content adheres to WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards and best practices
• Monitor and improve site quality using web governance tools (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

Skills

Front-end content development

CMS knowledge

WCAG accessibility

Project coordination

Detail orientation

Tools

Drupal CMS

Siteimprove

Asana

Trello

Job description

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 is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.

Workplace Requirements:
Hybrid position: This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration, preferred on-site two days per week. PerRice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change. 20-25 hours per week (approximately 3 days a week).

Temporary, part-time, project-based role, with an expected duration of 3 months.

Hiring Range:$35–$40 per hour based on experience

*Non-Exempt (hourly) positions underFLSA are eligible for overtime.

1+ years of experience in front-end web content development or a similar role

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

Essential Functions:

Maintain and update website content within Drupal CMS

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

Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Rice University’s Human Resources Office via email at [e-mail] for support.

If you have any additional questions, please email us at [e-mail] . Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.

Job Info

• Job Identification 6136
• Job Category Temporary Employee - Nonexempt
• Posting Date 08/17/2026, 09:30 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 6100 Main St, Houston, TX, 77005, US (Hybrid)