WordPress Website Administrator & Designer

Job Description: The USC Keck School of Medicine – Alzheimer Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI), located in San Diego, California, is an academic institute comprised of an expert group of scientific collaborators committed to advancing the development of new treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) through innovative clinical trials. We are seeking aWord Press Website Administrator & Designerto join our growing team. This role is ideal for a creative and technically skilled individual who is passionate about building and maintaining impactful web experiences in a research-driven environment.

Duties: Administer and maintain ATRI’s Word Press websites, ensuring optimal security, performance, and reliability. Design and implement website layouts and features using Word Press themes and page builders. Collaborate with research and communications teams to develop and publish engaging content. Optimize websites for SEO, accessibility, and responsive design. Troubleshoot and resolve website issues, including plugin conflicts and performance bottlenecks. Maintain documentation for website architecture, updates, and workflows. Ensure compliance with institutional branding and digital accessibility standards. Manage multiple web-related projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to strict deadlines.

Preferred Skills: 1+ years of experience managing and designing Word Press websites. Proficiency with Word Press themes, plugins, and page builders (e.g., Elementor, WPBakery).Familiarity with HTML, CSS, Java Script, and basic PHP.Understanding of SEO principles and Google Analytics. Experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe XD, Figma).Development Practices & Tools Solid understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git, Mercurial, SVN).Experience using Agile project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).Knowledge of test-driven development (TDD) and continuous integration practices. Collaboration & Innovation Proven ability to manage projects efficiently and meet strict deadlines in fast-paced, cross-functional environments. Excellent communication skills with a strong track record of effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Well-versed in accessibility standards (WCAG) and best practices for responsive, user-centered design. Skilled in leveraging Generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Git Hub Copilot) to boost productivity and streamline development workflows. Hourly Rate and Compensation The hourly rate range for this position is $32.35 - $41.79.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree.

Minimum Experience: 0 - 6 months. Job Functions and Industries Engineering and Information Technology Higher Education