Austin Metro Residents OnlyCloses 04/28/25
The primary work location(s) will be at 80 Remote requiring 1 day/week in office at William B. Travis State Building 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Texas 78701. The working position is Hybrid On Site and Telework.
I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Texas Education Agency requires the services of 1 Web Administrator 2 hereafter referred to as Candidate(s) who meets the general qualifications of Web Administrator 2 Web Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Education Agency.
The Web Administrator reports to the Director of Creative and Production in Communications and performs highly complex (seniorlevel) web design and content development work. This role manages and will assist in the migration of multiple related sites of the Texas Education Agencys flagship website which has over 3000 pages. The Web Administrator collaborates closely with the IT Web Services team and acts as a liaison between the Communications Division and the IT Web Services team. This position will collaborate with content managers to ensure a smooth transition of web content and functionality. The Web Administrator should have experience with the Drupal content management system (CMS) a strong understanding of web and accessibility standards and a proven track record of executing complex web designs. Responsibilities include preparing graphics text and tables; updating web content and assisting web contributors; determining the size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy; ensuring PDF accessibility; and other related tasks. This position balances technical expertise with effective communication and represents the Communications team in crossdepartmental projects. The Web Administrator works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Assist in the planning and of multiple related website migrations of the Texas Education Agencys flagship website ensuring content is current functional accessible and userfriendly. Collaborate with the IT Web Services team to ensure website performance is optimized for speed reliability and scalability. Test code designs and content for validity and compatibility with browsers and devices. Monitors website analytics and performance metrics. Serve as the main point of contact between the Communications Division and the IT Web Services team effectively translating technical requirements into functional communication strategies.
Coordinate and assist web contributors with implementation of new content updates to existing content and enhancements to the website s infrastructure functionality and design. Collaborate with content managers to ensure a smooth transition of web content and functionality. Monitor and troubleshoot issues that arise during the migration process providing timely resolutions. Maintain and update website content ensuring consistency and accuracy across all related sites. Implement best practices for website performance security and SEO. Administer and update the website s content through Drupal CMS. Maintain best practices for content creation navigation governance and quality control. Provide support and guidance to content contributors across various offices and division departments to ensure consistent use of the CMS and adherence to web content standards and policies.
Ensure the website complies with WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) 2.1 AA requirements and other relevant accessibility standards. Collaborate with the IT Web Services team to address and resolve accessibility issues and implement best practices for design and development. Provide accessibility assistance and support with remediation for presentations documents websites forms or other digital formats to make content accessible.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. |
Years | Required/ Preferred | Experience |
7 | Required | Web administration web design with significant exposure to managing largescale websites |
7 | Required | Proven experience with Drupal content management system (CMS) including content creation taxonomy nav |
7 | Required | Strong portfolio of complex web design demonstrating a solid understanding of UI/UX design |
7 | Required | Ongoing operation management and maintenance of website content |
7 | Required | Experience and understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) |
7 | Required | Strong knowledge of SEO best practices and website performance optimization techniques |
7 | Required | Familiarity with responsive design principles and mobilefirst strategies |
7 | Required | Ability to translate technical language into clear communication for nontechnical stakeholders |
7 | Required | Strong communication skills an ability to work collaboratively across different teams and explain technical issues |
7 | Required | Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines |