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Interactive Media Programmer

Employer: The University of Georgia
Location: Athens Area

Administrative Jobs: Technology, Analysts & Programming
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Job Details

Posting Number:

S06108P

Working Title:

Interactive Media Programmer

Department:

VetMed-Educational Rsrcs Ctr

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 (https://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 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 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.

Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information:

Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date:

05/12/2021

Open until filled:

Yes

Proposed Starting Date:

07/01/2021

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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Classification Title:

IT Application Support Professional

FLSA:

Exempt

FTE:

1.0

Minimum 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:

At least a 4-year baccalaureate degree in the field and at least 2 years of post-graduate experience in the computer science/software engineering or related field, or post-graduate education.

Position Summary:

The person in this position will be directly involved in the design, creation, management and support of interactive educational materials for use in the university curriculum. This will entail the computer programming experience and skills needed to incorporate illustrations, 3D models, animations, photographs and video into interactive experiences delivered on mobile devices and desktop computers. The person in this position will work with faculty, Educational Resources staff, graduate assistants, and students. The position needs a professional, competent, and team-oriented individual capable of meeting challenging deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

· Write well-documented code in C++/C#, and JavaScript, Html5 or Python

· Create user interfaces based on designs and storyboards provided by medical illustrators in Educational Resources.

· Set up virtual environments for a wide range of augmented and virtual reality scenarios and diagnose, document, and fix bugs reported by users.

General familiarity and understanding of industry-standard 3D graphics software such as Cinema4D, Maya, Substance, and/or Houdini

Effective communications skills, including the ability to facilitate problem resolution, receive creative direction and feedback, and work well with clients. Initiative, flexibility, and the working in a team environment.

Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with experience managing multiple projects and prioritize workflow while providing excellent work to meet deadlines.

Initiative to investigate and remain current on new technology, software, and graphics models for effective communication of educational content.

Interest in scientific subject matter and teaching science-related concepts.

Physical Demands:

1. Work in a normal office environment.

2. Communicate verbally to clients and see graphic images.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?:

Is this a Position of Trust?:

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:

Does this position require a P-Card? :

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):

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:

Use programming skills to develop, trouble-shoot, refine and implement new interactive educational materials; work closely with the staff in Educational Resources, faculty and graduate assistants to assess the capabilities and ease-of-use of these materials.

Percentage of time:

Duties/Responsibilities:

Participate in the design of new interactive materials for use in the university curriculum; this will include working with the staff in Educational Resources to determine how best to incorporate photos, videos, 3D models, and animations into the materials, with a focus on maximizing student involvement and interactivity.

Percentage of time:

Duties/Responsibilities:

Update programming skills in areas related to the development, implementation and evaluation of interactivity in educational materials.

Percentage of time:

Organization

The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.

Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.

Company info

Telephone: 706-542-3000
Location: 215 S. Jackson St.
Athens
Georgia
30602
US

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