Web Specialist
Job in
Americus, Sumter County, Georgia, 31709, USA
Listed on 2026-07-04
Listing for:
Georgia Southwestern State University
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-04
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Web Developer, Technical Writer, Digital Marketing, Digital Media & Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.
Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.
Job Summary
The Web Specialist position is responsible for developing and managing the overall web content strategy for the university website in support of university operations. The Web Specialist will write content and be responsible for planning, developing, measuring, and improving the effectiveness of the university website with the overall goal of driving and increasing traffic. This position also oversees the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the university
¿ s digital forms, ensuring functionality, accessibility, data integrity, and alignment with institutional processes.
This position is a 100% full-time on-campus position based in Americus, Georgia
Responsibilities
* Maintains and updates the university website. (65%)
* Develop and oversee the overall content strategy.
* Assess and improve current web content, including search engine optimization.
* Monitor and update web content on a regular basis with fresh text, imagery, and video.
* Generate new and interactive content for programs, departments, and divisions.
* Develop new styles and modules for accessibility.
* Problem solve web-related issues.
* Build and manage web forms for departments across campus. (25%)
* Collaborate with campus partners to gather requirements, streamline workflows, recommend solutions
* Ensure accessibility, mobile responsiveness, and ADA compliance across all forms
* Integrate forms with appropriate systems to support data collection and reporting
* Maintain and update existing forms for accuracy, functionality, and improved user experience
* Monitor form performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure reliability and data integrity
* Provide training to departments on best practices for form usage and submission processes
* Performs a variety of related duties. (10%)
* Completes special projects as assigned.
* Serve on website-related committees.
* Train student web developer intern (when applicable).
Required Qualifications
* Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the field required (Communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, digital media, information technology, English, etc.).
* More than three years of related experience required in web content strategy or creating/writing content for digital media.
* Experience with content management systems, search engine optimization best practices, and analytics.
Required Documents to Attach
* Resume
* Cover Letter
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
* Knowledge of web management principles and practices.
* Knowledge of content strategy methods and analytics.
* Knowledge of writing engaging content for the web.
* Knowledge of university and departmental policies and procedures.
* Skill in oral and written communication.
* Skill in grammar, editing, and proofreading with meticulous attention to detail.
* Skill in interpersonal relations and ability to work effectively with diverse population.
* Skill in prioritizing, organizing work, and following through.
* Skill in multitasking, time management, and working at a fast pace.
* Skill in the management of files and records.
* Skill in working independently and collaboratively.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at or by email at hr.
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at or support.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.
More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal…
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