Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S02857P Working Title Web Developer Specialist Department Auxiliary Marketing About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website auxiliary.uga.edu Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

This position offers a 40 hour work week. Hours and schedule may vary, but will typically be Monday – Friday.

Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 04/02/2019 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 04/16/2019 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Position Information

Classification Title IT Technical/Paraprofessional/Professional Pay Grade FLSA Job Family FTE 1.0 Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualificaitons.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of industry best practices and content management systems. Experience with multiple website platforms preferred.
• Extremely fluent with HTML5/XHTML and CSS.
• Some experience working with PHP, MySQL JavaScript, jQuery, YAML, Twig, Drupal, OmniUpdate, and Wordpress.

Position Summary

This is a full-time position with Auxiliary Services. The individual is a member of a team responsible for the design, development, and ongoing support of Auxiliary Services website suite. This is a highly responsible position and the successful candidate must demonstrate technical proficiency in designing, coding and modifying websites according to client specifications and exhibit the capability to research, assess and adapt to changing technologies. The ideal person for this position will be required to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and create visually appealing websites based on user-friendly design.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to listen effectively and clearly communicate technical issues both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and prioritize.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to estimate work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in a team environment.
• Ability to provide client support in a positive, proactive manner.
• Ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology and apply it to client needs and departmental goals.

Physical Demands

Large quantities of time spent in front of a computer screen and using a keyboard and mouse.
Lift and transport up to 35 lbs.

Is driving required to perform essential duties outlined in this position? (This does not include infrequent trips) The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver's license when offered employment. Does this position have financial responsibilities? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Website Development and Ongoing Support:
• Create, edit, and manage web sites and/or applications that support unit initiatives.
• Work with Marketing Manager to develop web standards and guidelines for style, content and code through research of current web trends, usability testing of clients, survey of clients and content managers, and university brand standards.
• Collaborate with IT staff to ensure sites adhere to university computer use policies and relevant laws (e.g. 508 compliance and copyright).
• Work with Marketing Manager on website search engine optimization including reporting and analysis of traffic. Regularly review the statistics for web services access and usage on the web. Regularly review and analyze website traffic, especially as it relates to types of devices and browsers used to access the website. Use web traffic data to inform and determine how to best optimize existing and new web content.
• Work with IT staff/website vendor to implement appropriate security measures to safeguard data and restrict access appropriately.
• Coordinate periodic website audits.
• Work with IT staff/website vendor to design, develop, and maintain web applications (e.g.) data modeling, coding, integration, testing, debugging, maintenance, documentation code libraries and reporting).
• Ensure websites perform and display content across mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.
• Work with Content Manager to design and build user interfaces for digital and wayfinding displays.
• Upgrades and migrates existing applications/services to current version/systems architecture.
• Creates supporting documentation.

Percentage of time 80 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Technology Support:
• Coordinates data integrity by working with IT staff to ensure data backup systems are maintained and properly utilized.
• Coordinates installations of upgrades to existing systems and related application software with vendors and IT staff. Assures completion of routine maintenance by working with the appropriate IT staff/website vendor.
• Coordinates to address corrective actions or repairs with IT staff/website vendor as necessary to maintain system usability.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Training and Development:
• Remain current and informed on the latest development tools, technologies, and techniques.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time 5 Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+
2. * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
   • No Response
   • No
   • Yes

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Media Portfolio
2. Other Documents #1
3. List of References with Contact Information