Web Specialist

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University is seeking a Web Specialist to support the optimization, development and maintenance of university websites across multiple campuses. You will create and maintain web content, enhance user experience, implement SEO and digital marketing strategies, and ensure branding and accessibility standards are met.

The role collaborates with campus stakeholders to improve website performance, with emphasis on WordPress CMS familiarity and modern development practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1+ year(s) of related work experience.
• WordPress proficiency; web development and creation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and optimize website content and user experience for functionality and marketing impact.
• Implement SEO and conversion rate optimization tactics.
• Create and maintain accurate, current, on-brand website content.
• Develop and deploy website A/B tests and analyze performance.
• Develop top-level pages and landing pages using current web development practices.
• Collaborate with content managers and provide WordPress CMS support.
• Monitor quality and accessibility, address issues promptly.
• Stay current on web trends and perform related duties.

Skills

communication

project management

team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

WordPress

HTML

CSS

Google Analytics

Job description

Web Specialist

Job ID: 305155

Location: Statesboro, Georgia;Georgia Southern -Savannah

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and mostcomprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and oneof the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from asingle-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctorallevels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, WashingtonD.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach acrossthe region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro,anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks andpines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historicdowntown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; amodern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local andmilitary-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus inSwainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest,offering expanded pathways to higher education for students acrosssoutheast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College ofEngineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, theCollege of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N.Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College ofPublic Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters Collegeof Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southerndelivers academic programs backed by real-world experience,research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committedto helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation acrossits professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates whoare ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, acrossthe nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

OR

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department Information

Univeristy Communications & Marketing

Job Summary

Support the optimization, development and maintenance of GeorgiaSouthern University websites. Create and maintain web content,enhance user experience and functionality, implement search engineoptimization and digital marketing strategies and ensure websitesmeet University standards for branding, quality and accessibility.Collaborate with University stakeholders to support web initiativesand improve overall website performance. The Specialistconsistently exhibits service, collaboration, and excellence aschampioned by the Division of Enrollment, Marketing and StudentSuccess.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and optimize website content and user experience to improve functionality and marketing effectiveness
• Implement search engine optimization and conversion rateoptimization tactics
• Create and maintain accurate, current and on-brand websitecontent
• Develop and deploy website A/B testing plans and analyzeperformance
• Develop top-level web pages and landing pages using current webdevelopment practices
• Collaborate with University-wide content managers and provideWordPress CMS support
• Monitor website quality, accuracy and functionality and addressaccessibility issues
• Remain current on web trends and perform related duties asassigned
• Serve as a proactive steward of University branding acrossUniversity websites

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

• One (1) or more years of related work experience
• Experience conducting needs assessments, analyzing data andmaking recommendations
• Accomplished in WordPress; skilled in website development andcreation

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Information Technology orrelated field

Preferred Experience

• Proficiency in HTML and CSS as well as current web developmentstandards
• Experience working with Google Analytics
• Understanding of search engine optimization and search enginemarketing
• Knowledge of website accessibility standards

Proposed Salary

$20.71 - $23.32 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweeklybasis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by theUniversity
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office,Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meetdeadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitiveinformation

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meetInstitutional goals and support University's mission for studentsuccess
• Experience working in Web Content Management Systems (CMS),particularly WordPress

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizationaland human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin as early as November 3,2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundationfor all that we do as an organization, and each USG communitymember is responsible for demonstrating and upholding thesestandards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values andCode of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 andcan be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion ofbackground investigation including a criminal background checkdemonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia SouthernUniversity, as determined by Georgia Southern University in itssole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employmenthistory reflected in your application materials and, if applicable,a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to apre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal andstate laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of thisinstitution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents(BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which areavailable for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the durationof employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-FreeCommunity.

Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughoutemployment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employmentopportunities to all employees and applicants for employmentwithout regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteranstatus, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in needof reasonable accommodations under the Americans with DisabilitiesAct to participate in the search process should notify HumanResources: [phone].

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in an office environment.
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
• Travel may be required.

Background Check

• Standard + Education & DMV