Position Summary

This is a part-time, hourly position working approximately 19 hours per week. A schedule will be established in coordination with the Director of Communications and may include a combination of on-site and remote work. Some flexibility in scheduling may be available based on project needs. The position does not include benefits unless otherwise required by applicable law or collective bargaining agreements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Web Development and Site Organization

• Assist with day-to-day web updates across college websites, including content publishing, link maintenance, and structural organization.
• Actively work to improve the existing Drake State WordPress website.
• Support migration, consolidation, or archiving web content as directed.
• Conduct periodic site audits to identify outdated content, broken links, and structural inconsistencies.
• Coordinate with departmental content owners to gather updated information and ensure timely publication.
• Assist with the implementation and testing of web components and templates in the college’s content management system (CMS).

WCAG Remediation

• Support ongoing WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level AA remediation activities under the guidance of the Director of Communications and the WCAG Steering Committee.
• Use accessibility scanning tools (such as Siteimprove or equivalent) to identify and prioritize remediation tasks.
• Remediate accessibility issues including image alt text, heading structure, color contrast, form labeling, link text, and PDF/document accessibility.
• Track remediation progress in the college’s compliance tracking matrix and flag issues requiring escalation or vendor involvement.
• Test web content for accessibility using assistive technologies (screen readers, keyboard navigation) as part of the quality assurance process.

Wireframing and Publication Design Support

• Develop wireframes and structural layouts for the 2027 Drake State Community and Technical College Academic Catalog, in coordination with the Director of Communications and relevant academic stakeholders.
• Translate content requirements and user experience goals into clear, accessible pages and navigation wireframes.
• Iterate on wireframe designs based on stakeholder feedback and accessibility review.
• Support the transition from wireframe to production-ready design by documenting layout specifications and content placement guidelines.

VPAT Discovery Support

• Assist with Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) discovery activities, including research into vendor accessibility conformance reporting.
• Compile and organize VPAT documentation from technology vendors used by the college.
• Support the review of Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) and flag discrepancies or gaps in vendor-reported accessibility for follow-up.
• Maintain an organized repository of VPAT/ACR documentation in support of the college’s procurement and compliance processes.

General and Administrative Support

• Provide general web and communications support as assigned by the Director of Communications or college leadership.
• Participate in relevant team meetings, working group sessions, and training as requested.
• Document processes and maintain internal reference materials related to web operations and accessibility workflows.
• Support ordering and requisition of communications and recruiting materials as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Communications.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent coursework in web design, digital media, communications, computer science, or a related field; or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Demonstrated familiarity with HTML and CSS.
• Working knowledge of web accessibility principles and WCAG 2.1 guidelines.
• Experience with content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, or similar platforms).
• Proficiency with standard office and productivity software.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.

• Experience with wireframing tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Balsamiq, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with accessibility testing tools such as Siteimprove, WAVE, Axe, or screen reader software (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
• Experience with PDF remediation for accessibility (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Pro)
• Knowledge of VPAT/ACR documentation and Section 508 compliance requirements.
• Prior experience in a higher education or public sector environment
• Experience with print publication workflows or academic catalog production

• Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a community and technical college
• Sensitivity and commitment to cultural diversity
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and various situations in a calm and professional manner
• Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines
• Commitment to teaching and learning, where recent high school graduates, adult students, and non-traditional students are involved

Application Procedures/Additional Information

• An on-line application
• Current resume
• Copy of college transcripts (Transcript must confirm applicant meets educational requirements.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

The College reserves the right to fill the position within (120) days of the job announcement stated closing date or to not fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.