Web Operations Specialist

Web Operations Specialist

• Posting Number: S14506P
• Working Title:
  
  Web Operations Specialist
• Department: DAR-Information Technology
• Division:
  Advancement Information Technology
• Position Type:
  Permanent
• Employment Type:
  
  Full Time
• Salary: $57,200+ commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Work Schedule:
  
  8:00am–5:00pm; evenings and weekends as needed
• Location:
  
  Athens Area

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

• At least one year of experience in creation and maintenance of websites and/or web applications
• Experience working with a Content Management System, such as Word Press, and donation plugins like GiveWP and a hosting provider like Pantheon
• Exposure to MVC framework, such as Laravel

Reporting to the Associate Director of Application Development, this position develops, implements, tests, documents, and supports a variety of new and existing Development & Alumni Relations web solutions. Examples include online donation pages, event registration pages, custom web applications, click‑to‑configure solutions, and CMS support. Tasks involve planning, implementation, testing, documentation, and help‑desk support.

• HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML
• Experience with Word Press and related CMS plugins
• Experience with PHP and other web programming languages
• Experience with MySQL or MS SQL databases
• Experience with Git Lab or similar version control systems
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with both technical and non‑technical audiences

• Staff are expected to interact with fairness, compassion, and decency, promoting a stable, productive, and healthy work environment.
• Adherence to CASE standards and industry standards related to fundraising reporting is required.

• Standard office environment; extended computer work
• Use of electronic mail, telephone, face‑to‑face discussions, and paper correspondence
• Effective written, spoken, and listening communication
• Organize priorities; attention to detail; multitasking
• Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; walk, stand, stoop, lift, kneel, climb
• Travel in and out of state; occasional nights and weekends

• Create and modify websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, CMS, PHP, MySQL, and similar technologies in adherence to UGA and DAR policies.
• Collaborate with site administrators and user groups to develop, test, and deploy CMS configurations meeting functional and security requirements.
• Lead efforts to keep CMS plugins updated, replace unsupported plugins, and provide input on replacements using hosting provider tools as necessary.
• Promote UGA’s fundraising efforts via Blackbaud CRM and BBIS, creating and maintaining online donation forms, event registration pages, and related tasks.
• Troubleshoot problems with existing applications and train clients or stakeholders on their use.
• Research and explore advances in related technology and best practices.

Recruitment Contact:
Development & Alumni Relations’ Office of Talent Management
Contact Email: dartalent

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).