Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
8:00am-5:00pm; Willing and able to work evenings and weekends, as necessary.
Advertised Salary $57,200+ commensurate with qualifications and experience Posting Date 12/18/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 02/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

• This position is open until filled with priority given to applications submitted by January 2, 2026.
• This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.

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

• 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 WordPress, and donation plugins like GiveWP and a hosting provider like Pantheon
• Exposure to MVC framework, such as Laravel

Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director of Application Development, this position is responsible for developing, implementing, testing, documenting, and supporting a variety of new and existing Development & Alumni Relations (DAR) web solutions supported by the Advancement IT department. Examples of solutions created or managed could include, but are not limited to, online donation pages, event registration pages, custom web applications, click to configure solutions, and content management system support. Tasks could include planning, implementation, testing, documentation, and help-desk support. This position must work closely with other DAR staff, as well as staff from across campus.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML
• Experience working with a Content Management System, such as WordPress
• Experience with web programming languages such as PHP
• Experience working with a database such as MySQL or MS SQL
• Experience with GitLab or similar version control system
• Ability to interact verbally and in writing with both technical and non-technical audiences

Additional Division Expectations:

• Through open, honest, and respectful communication, all staff, supervisors, and colleagues of the Division of Development & Alumni Relations are expected to interact with fairness, compassion, and decency. All employees will be held accountable for meeting the expectation of promoting a stable, productive, and healthy work environment.
• Adherence to CASE standards and commonly accepted industry standards relating to fundraising reporting are expected of all fundraisers. All fundraisers will be held accountable for meeting this expectation.

Physical Demands

• Work in a standard office environment
• Sit and work at a computer workstation for an extended amount of time
• Work using electronic mail, telephone, face-to-face discussions, paper form correspondence
• Communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and listening
• Organize and establish priorities; Remember detail; multi-task
• Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Walk, stand, stoop, lift, kneel, climb
• Travel in and out of state
• Infrequently work nights and weekends if needed

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes 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) Yes 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

• Create and/or modify websites utilizing technologies, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, Content Management Systems, PHP, MySQL, and other similar technologies in a manner that adheres to UGA and Development & Alumni Relations (DAR) policies.
• Collaborate with site administrators and user groups to develop, test, and deploy CMS configurations to meet functional and security requirements.
• Lead efforts to ensure CMS plugins on DAR sites remain updated, identify any that are no longer being supported and need to be replaced or removed, and offering input into what opportunities are for replacements. Perform these updates using hosting provider tools, as necessary.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

• Promote UGA's fundraising efforts through fluent use of, and work within, the division's fundraising system (currently Blackbaud CRM and BBIS). Examples of this type of work include the creation/maintenance of online donation forms and event registration pages, or delegation of such tasks.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

• Interact with clients and/or stakeholders to troubleshoot problems with existing applications supported by the unit and assist in training clients and/or stakeholders in use of developed products.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

• Research and explore advances in related technology and best practices related to the position.

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 Development & Alumni Relations' Office of Talent Management Recruitment Contact Email dartalent@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this job opportunity in the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR)?
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DAR Careers Page
   • Handshake
   • Insight Into Academia
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • LinkedIn
   • UGAJobs (UGA's job board)
   • Other (Please provide name of source)
2. * Describe your level of experience, if any, working on backend web development such as PHP.
   (Open Ended Question)
3. * Describe your level of experience, if any, working with SQL.
   (Open Ended Question)
4. * Describe your level of experience, if any, working on front-end web development.
   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents