Program Aide

Job TitleProgram Aide Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department AgriLife Research Center for Managed Technology Services (ARCMTS) Proposed Minimum Salary$21.00 hourly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeTemporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term) Job Description The Program Aide supports developers, designers, and content managers in building, maintaining, and improving WordPress websites and full-stack software solutions for AgriLife Research. This position involves hands-on work with front-end development, HTML/CSS styling, WordPress theme and plugin customization, and accessibility compliance. The role focuses on learning and collaboration while delivering valuable contributions to internal and public-facing digital platforms. Responsibilities: Assist with WordPress site setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance. Develop and edit web content using HTML, CSS, and WordPress block-based editors (e.g., Gutenberg). Support theme customization, plugin integration, and troubleshooting for WordPress environments. Participate in code review, accessibility evaluation, and quality assurance testing. Contribute to writing and updating user and technical documentation. Assist with tracking project milestones and site migrations in coordination with developers and product managers. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. One year of related IT or web content management experience. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and content structure within a CMS. Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelors or higher in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field. More than two years of experience working in WordPress or similar CMS environments. Experience building or maintaining public-facing websites using HTML, CSS, and modern web frameworks. Experience with accessibility and responsive design principles. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Familiarity with WordPress administration, including theme customization, plugin management, and user roles. Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive front-end design. Experience with accessibility testing tools (e.g., Siteimprove, WAVE) and WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Understanding of version control (Git) and website deployment workflows. Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and communicate technical details clearly. Interest in supporting research and outreach through modern web technologies. What You Need To Know: Hourly pay: $21.00 hour Schedule weekly hours: 19 hours Cover Letter & Resume Acover letter and resumé are requested. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume. Applicant Information: Participation in certain U.S. governmentfunded projects may require verification of eligibility under federal regulations. Non-immigrant foreign nationals are prohibited by export control laws from performing the employment responsibilities associated with this position; sponsorship is not available. Full-time remote work is not available for this position. However, partially remote work may be available, pending employee eligibility requirements are met in accordance with AgriLife Alternate Work Location Procedures. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you. Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan