Web Program Specialist

Job Title

Web Program Specialist

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

University Web Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Web Program Specialist​ in the Department of University Web Services. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

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Important Immigration Information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University subject to this fee. 

  

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. 

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The Web Program Specialist will be responsible for intake of all web related requests, ensuring expectations on scope, costs, and time are met on every web project with internal Tarleton State stakeholders.

In serving as the subject matter expert for all things “web” at Tarleton State, this person must be a strong collaborator and influencer, often meeting with various levels of faculty/staff including executive assistants, AVPs, college deans, coordinators, and other staff/faculty throughout the Texas A&M system (TAMUS) in-person and virtually. They will be accountable for program discovery, creative/project brief development, and lifecycle management of each stakeholder’s web presence. This may include being the voice of the student (and other web audiences) to ensure there is a marketing strategy (messaging, call-to-action, performance goals, audit schedule) for every initiative related to the Tarleton State website. As a public institution of higher education in Texas, Tarleton State must adhere to state/federal rules and regulations regarding digital accessibility from the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and other governing bodies. The Web Program Specialist will serve as the subject matter expert on accessibility, working with the Tarleton State Digital Accessibility Officer (DAO), to ensure best practices are being implemented and maintained regarding accessibility on the web.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Site Launch and Web Update Process Improvement (30%)

• Manages and refines the web project intake process.
• Uses the 4P systems model (People, Product (i.e. web pages), Platform (i.e. WordPress or other), and Process) to ensure consistency, quality, and timeliness on web update deliverables (e.g. site launches, site refreshes, content updates, degree launches).
• Reports on project statuses regularly and adjusts priorities as needed.
• Holds post-