Web and Information Designer

Job Title

Web and Information Designer

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Marketing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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The Web and Information Designer, under direction, designs and produces a variety of graphical imagery, animations and other multimedia-rich applications. Manages architectures of websites, including content management system (CMS) and advising of staff.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the university’s WordPress multisite network, supporting 100 + websites across academic and administrative units.

• Collaborate with content creators and stakeholders to develop, update, and maintain website content, ensuring clarity and consistency. Implement content strategies that effectively communicate the university’s message and engage the target audience. Train new content authors on web publishing policies and CMS use.

• Design and implementation of visually compelling web layouts and features that enhance user engagement and adhere to branding guidelines

• Utilize third-party auditing and development tools, including Site improve, to ensure all websites are compliant with W3C standards and ADA accessibility requirements, and collaborate with developers to implement necessary adjustments and compliance measures.

• Review, test, and deploy updates for WordPress core, themes, and third-party plugins to ensure stability, security, and performance.

• Stay up to date with the latest web design trends, technologies, and standards, and propose innovative design solutions and strategies to enhance digital initiatives.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Three years of professional web design and development experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and graphic design applications.

• Knowledge of HTML and the web design production process.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with WordPress, including content management, theme customization, and plugin management.

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript for front-end development and troubleshooting.

• Experience designing responsive, user-friendly web layouts aligned with branding standards.

• Working knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG/ADA) and experience remediating accessibility issues.

• Experience using web auditing or analytics tools (e.g., Siteimprove, Google Analytics).

• Experience testing, deploying, and maintaining updates to CMS platforms, themes, and plugins.

• Experience managing a WordPress multisite environment.

• Experience developing or modifying WordPress themes and/or plugins (PHP).

• Understanding of SEO best practices and content strategy.

• Experience training or supporting content authors in CMS usage and web standards.

• Experience with web hosting platforms (e.g., WP Engine) and basic server/environment management.

• Familiarity with performance optimization techniques (caching, image optimization, CDN usage).

• Awareness of web security best practices (updates, vulnerabilities, plugin vetting).

Special Requirements:

• Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of seven years of experience.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.