Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting NumberS03860PWorking TitleInteractive SpecialistDepartmentDAR - CommunicationsAbout 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

The Division of Development and Alumni Relations Office of Communications is responsible for planning, producing and executing all marketing and communications efforts that support the University of Georgia’s fundraising and alumni engagement efforts. It is charged with helping engage more than 318,000 alumni around the world, in addition to donors, students, parents, companies and foundations.

College/Unit/Department websitehttps://dar.uga.edu/comm/Posting TypeExternalRetirement PlanTRS or ORPEmployment TypeEmployeeBenefits EligibilityBenefits EligibleFull/Part timeFull TimeWork ScheduleAdditional Schedule Information

8:00am–5:00pm, Monday – Friday

Advertised SalaryCommensurate qualifications and experiencePosting Date08/28/2019Open until filledYesClosing DateProposed Starting Date10/01/2019Special Instructions to ApplicantsLocation of VacancyAthens 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 TitleIT (Information Technology) ProfessionalPay GradeFLSAExemptJob FamilyITFTE1.0Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

•Advanced knowledge and 1-5 years’ experience with web development
•Experience with digital metrics and data analysis
•Experience in product development
•Reporting experience
•Working within set brand guidelines
•Knowledge in search engine optimization
•Experience working in collaborative team environment
•Design skills preferred

Position Summary

Reporting to the Digital Director, the Interactive Specialist will execute, maintain and enhance web initiatives for the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR). This position will coordinate with designers, programmers, project coordinators and other communications professionals to create and manage DAR’s online presence by creating modern, visually compelling and easy to use web experiences that adhere to the refreshed visual identity of the University of Georgia. S/he will maintain CMS properties within the Division and work with other technical staff as necessary to setup and maintain development environments. S/he will be responsible for constantly optimizing the user experience for all DAR websites.

In addition, s/he will help support the division’s overall email plan and its implementation. Specifically, this position will help to assure emails adhere to user experience best practices and create landing pages for emails.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

-Advanced knowledge of HTML, CSS, and other front-end technologies
-Knowledge of CSS pre-processors
-Knowledge of popular Javascript frameworks (jQuery, React.js, etc.)
-Experience designing and building robust websites from the ground up, including: concepting, wireframing (information architecture), designing, building, monitoring, and optimizing.
-Extensive experience with Wordpress, and customizing Wordpress
-Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
-Excellent design skills
-Ability to develop visual assets for any digital platforms, including social media
-Experience setting up and managing local server environments
-Working knowledge of Google Analytics and other analytics platforms

Additional Division Expectations
-Through open, honest, and respectful communication, all staff, supervisors, and colleagues of the Division of Development & Alumni Relations are expected to interact with fairness, compassion, and decency. All employees will be held accountable for meeting the expectation of promoting a stable, productive, and healthy work environment.
-Adherence to CASE standards and commonly accepted industry standards relating to fundraising reporting are expected of all fundraisers. All fundraisers will be held accountable for meeting this expectation.

Physical Demands

• Work in a standard office environment
• Sit and work at a computer workstation for extended periods of time
• Work using electronic mail, telephone, face-to-face discussions, paper form correspondence
• Communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and listening
• Organize and establish priorities; Remember detail; Multi-task
• Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Travel in and out of state
• Work evening and weekends

Is driving a responsibility of this position?Is this a Position of Trust?Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?NoDoes this position require a P-Card? NoIs having a P-Card an essential function of this position? NoDoes this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?NoDoes this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)YesCredit 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

Manage design and web development efforts on all DARCOMM web properties
•Independently design and build new websites and landing pages as needed
oEnsure web properties utilize current HTML standards
oEnsure web properties utilize current CSS standards
oEnsure web properties utilize current scripting standards
oEnsure websites are efficient and utilize optimized assets
oCollaborate to ensure server configuration is optimized for best performance
oMonitor health of search presence
•Responsible for maintenance of all DARCOMM CMS installations
oUpdate core CMS files as needed
oUpdate theme, theme customizations and plugins for all CMS installations
oMake regular backups of CMS installs (restore as needed)
oConduct regular audits to ensure links are accurate and up to date
oAdhere to security best practices when creating sites and managing content
•Configure and maintain local server environment for testing
oMaintain local MAMP installation for back up, testing and experimental work
•Identify emerging digital trends to enhance future web efforts
oRegularly assess web development landscape for new libraries, frameworks and plugins to enhance DAR web properties
•Ensure websites perform and display consistently across mobile, tablet and desktop devices

Percentage of time45 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Manage user experience efforts on email and DAR web properties
•Collaborate with Advancement Services team to refine and enhance online donation experience
oDirect visual and interactive experience on form
oActively collaborate with advancement services team to facilitate direction
oImplement tracking solutions for analytics and social platforms
•Collaborate with Advancement Services team to refine and enhance event registration experience
oDirect visual and interactive experience on event registrations
oActively collaborate with advancement services team to facilitate direction
•Ensure email efforts adhere to user experience best practices

Percentage of time35 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Support email and social media efforts
•Ensure emails are on brand and visually consistent
•Ensure emails display consistently across mobile, tablet and desktop devices
•Ensure social media assets are optimized for their respective platforms

Percentage of time10 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Report on all efforts
•Provide regular insights report on transactional performance

Percentage of time10Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this vacant position?
   • UGAJobs (UGA's job board)
   • LinkedIn
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   • Indeed.com
   • HigherEdJobs
   • A current UGA employee
   • Other (please provide resource)

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents