University of Georgia is hiring: Web Developer & IT Professional in Athens

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S14095P

Working Title Web Developer & IT Professional

Department Warnell-Research

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/).

The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.

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 employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff.

The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students.

Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.



About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

M-F 8-5

Advertised Salary commensurate with education and experience.



Posting Date 09/08/2025

Open until filled Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date 10/01/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

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, or 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@uga.edu).



USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.



Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Information

Classification Title Application Analyst I

FLSA Exempt

FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Position Summary

The Southern Regional Extension Forestry (SREF) Office within the Warnell College Forestry and Natural Resources is seeking a highly responsible IT professional to work on a variety of forestry & natural resource outreach related IT products, working on a small, nimble team.

This position will work with the SREF team to design, develop, and maintain custom client-centric web-based applications.

The person in this position will need to possess strong software engineer / developer skills, with strong object-oriented web development and problem-solving skills to join our team in the delivery and support of class leading web applications.



Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

1.

Self-motivated and willing to learn new knowledge & skills
2.

Ability to work one-on-one and collaborate with a team
3.

Prioritize, plan and multi-task in order to meet deadlines
4.

Attention to detail & focus on delivering quality products
5.

Effective oral & written skills and able to communicate technical issues
6.

Provides client support in a positive, proactive manner
7.

Adapts to and applies changing technology to projects
8.

Experience with software development standards, methodologies, and tools such as: Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, XML, Json, Ajax, Restful Web Services, headless CMS, and MySQL.



Physical Demands

• Sitting at workstation for long periods of time.
  
  
• May occasionally be needed to assist in moving equipment.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Is this a Position of Trust?

No

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

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

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

No

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

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No

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.



Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Function as a full-stack Plone CMS developer including: brainstorm IT solutions, define scope and requirements, document design, develop code, deployment, testing, and overall lifecycle management of these systems.
• Work with SREF staff & clients to implement purpose-driven websites.
• Consult with clients to assess data requirements and processing specifications of website systems.
• Ensure the technology environment is secure and meets the University of Georgia's security policies and mandates.
• Develop and support other web technologies, such as WordPress

Percentage of time 70 Duties/Responsibilities

• Work closely with SREF staff, clients, and partners in the maintenance and support of SREF's hosted web applications and IT systems.
  
  
• Provide client support (and end-user web support), content management, and propose driven application modifications to support client needs.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide periodic written reports documenting the status and progress of project
• Contribute to special projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.



Recruitment Contact Name Leslie Boby-sabatinelli

Recruitment Contact Email lboby@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Unofficial Letters of Recommendation

Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations