Webmaster

Local candidates only as the selected candidate will be required to come to the office 2-3 days a week. Schedule TBD.

Supports GA TECH's OIT's Web Modernization by migrating websites from legacy Plesk to Sites@GT, working with GT web customers, OIT Web Hosting, and Campus Press to deliver smooth, accessible transitions aligned with standards.

The Web Migration Specialist supports GA TECH's Office of Information Technology's (OIT) Web Modernization initiative by facilitating the migration of websites from the legacy Plesk hosting platform to Georgia Tech’s centralized web hosting service, Sitess role works closely with Georgia Tech web customers, the OIT Web Hosting team, and the Campus Press vendor to ensure smooth, efficient, and accessible website transitions that align with institutional standards and best practices.

• Word Press CMS Expertise – experience building, managing, and migrating Word Press-based websites, including best practices such as content integrity and validation, accessibility considerations, and functional requirements mapping.
• Functional Requirements & Solution Mapping – assess site functionality requirements (forms, workflows, search, events, integrations) and recommend appropriate solutions using comparable plugins or native features available within the Sites@GT platform, including identifying alternatives when custom or unsupported plugins are in use.
• Prioritization & Planning – prioritize and sequence website migrations based on factors such as site visibility, technical complexity, and institutional impact (high-profile vs. low-profile sites).
• DNS and Domain Configuration – understanding of basic DNS concepts and domain configuration, including setting up and validating site URLs (custom domains, subdomains) and coordinating DNS updates required for migrating sites to Sites@GT.

• Gather and clarify requirements.
• Recommend appropriate solutions using the Sites@GT platform.
• Clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Apply Web Accessibility Best Practices – working knowledge of WCAG guidelines and accessible web design standards, with ability to identify and address accessibility issues during migrations.

• Familiarity with Git or similar version control systems for managing web code and supporting deployment workflows.

Design, maintain, and manage an intake process (e.g., online form and tracking mechanism) to capture and monitor customer requests for migrating sites from Plesk to Sites@GT.

Collaborate with GT web customers to:

• Assess readiness for migration.
• Prioritize migration requests.
• Plan and execute site transitions in alignment with project timelines and standards.
• Serve as a liaison between the Campus Press vendor, OIT Web Hosting team, and end users to coordinate migration activities, troubleshoot issues, and ensure successful outcomes.

Document migration processes, customer communications, and site status to ensure transparency, continuity, and knowledge sharing across the team.

Hybrid (Atlanta, Georgia, United States)