S07716P

Application Programmer Specialist

DAR-Advancement Services

PLEASE NOTE: On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for
Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.

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 15 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 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

The Application Support Group within the Office of Advancement Services specializes in application development and support for the Division of Development and Alumni Relations. The unit’s objective is to create, customize, modify, and support applications and reports that enhance the division’s ability to achieve its fundraising goals as well as to improve other processes that affect the organization.

http://dar.uga.edu/

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

8:00am-5:00pm; Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as necessary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

01/13/2022

Yes

03/01/2022

This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.

Athens Area

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).

PLEASE NOTE: On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for
Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.

The University of Georgia is a Federal Contractor as defined by Presidential Executive Order 14042 and subject to the requirement that Federal Contractors must ensure that all covered employees, including those working remotely, are fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022. You may be required to show proof of your fully vaccinated status at the time of your start date, or have received a medical or religious exemption from the fully vaccinated requirement at the time of your start date. For more information regarding the Federal Contractor fully vaccinated employment requirement please visit https://coronavirus.uga.edu/executive-order/ or call (706) 542-2222.

IT Application Support Professional

Exempt

IT

1.00

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.

The Application Support Group within the Office of Advancement Services specializes in application development and support for the Division of Development and Alumni Relations. The unit’s objective is to create, customize, modify, and support applications and reports that enhance the division’s ability to achieve its fundraising goals as well as to improve other processes that affect the organization.

This is an application developer position housed within the Office of Advancement Services within the Development & Alumni Relations Division (DAR). Reporting to the Associate Director of Application Development, this position provides technical (i.e. web-based) solutions across the Division. Examples of solutions created or managed could include, but are not limited to, online donation pages, event registration pages, custom web applications, click to configure solutions, and content management system support. Tasks could include planning, implementation, testing, documentation, and help-desk support. This position must work closely with other DAR staff, as well as staff from across campus.

• HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML
• Experience working with a Content Management System, such as WordPress
• Experience with programming languages such as PHP, Python, Node.js or Java.
• Experience working with a database such as MySQL or MS SQL.
• Ability to interact verbally and in writing with both technical and non-technical audiences

• 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.

• Work in a standard office environment
• Sit and work at a computer workstation for an extended amount 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
• Walk, stand, stoop, lift, kneel, climb
• Travel in and out of state
• Infrequently work nights and weekends if needed

No

Yes

No

No

No

No

Yes

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.

Create and/or modify websites utilizing technologies, such as, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, Node.js, Angular, Content Management Systems, PHP, MySQL, and other related technologies in a manner that adheres to UGA and Development & Alumni Relations (DAR) policies.

40

Promote UGA’s fundraising efforts through fluent use of, and work within, the division’s fundraising system (currently Blackbaud CRM and BBIS). Examples of this type of work include the creation/maintenance of online donation forms and event registration pages, or delegation of such tasks.

40

Interact with clients and/or stakeholders to troubleshoot problems with existing applications supported by the unit and assist in training clients and/or stakeholders in use of developed products.

10

Research and explore advances in related technology and best practices related to the position.

10

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. For assistance with your application or login, please email hrweb@uga.edu.

Development & Alumni Relations’ Office of Talent Management

dartalent@uga.edu