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

Overview

Web Developer & IT Professional

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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. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff, and has an enrollment exceeding 41,000 students.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type

External

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Work Schedule

Full Time, M-F 8-5

Advertised Salary: commensurate with education and experience

Posting Date

09/08/2025

Open until filled

Yes

Starting 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, veteran status, or other protected status. For accessibility assistance contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia values Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details at USG policy online.

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 of Forestry and Natural Resources seeks a highly responsible IT professional to work on a variety of forestry & natural resource outreach IT products, on a small, nimble team. The person will design, develop, and maintain custom client-centric web-based applications, with strong object-oriented development and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Self-motivated and willing to learn new knowledge & skills
• Ability to work one-on-one and with a team
• Prioritize, plan and multi-task to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and delivering quality products
• Effective oral & written communication of technical issues
• Provides client support in a positive, proactive manner
• Adapts to changing technology in projects
• Experience with development standards, methodologies, and tools: Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, XML, JSON, Ajax, RESTful Web Services, headless CMS, MySQL

Physical Demands

• Sitting at a workstation for long periods
• May occasionally move equipment

Position Details

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 18 or direct patient care? No

Security Access: No

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For more information, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. Background Investigation Policy includes criminal background check and credential verification. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions. See the UGA Background Check website for details.

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 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. Ensure the technology environment is secure and meets UGA security policies. 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 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 status and progress, contribute to special projects as needed, and perform other duties as assigned.

Percentage of Time

10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact: Leslie Boby-sabatinelli

Email: lboby@uga.edu

Phone:

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Letters of Recommendation