GA TECH Webmaster 3

Supports GA TECH's OIT's Web Modernization by migrating websites from legacy Plesk to View email address on click.appcast.io, working with GT web customers, OIT Web Hosting, and CampusPress to deliver smooth, accessible transitions aligned with standards.

Position Overview

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, ************* role works closely with Georgia Tech web customers, the OIT Web Hosting team, and the CampusPress vendor to ensure smooth, efficient, and accessible website transitions that align with institutional standards and best practices. Local candidates only as the selected candidate will be required to come to the office 2-3 days a week. Schedule TBD.
Required Skills: (3-5 years experience)

• WordPress CMS Expertise

Experience building, managing, and migrating WordPress-based websites, including migration best practices such as:

• SEO preservation (e.g., redirects)
• Content integrity and validation
• Accessibility considerations during migration
• Functional Requirements & Solution Mapping

Ability to assess site functionality requirements (e.g., forms, workflows, search, events, integrations) and recommend appropriate solutions using comparable plugins or native features available within the View email address on click.appcast.io platform, including identifying alternatives when custom or unsupported plugins are in use.

• Customer Engagement & Communication

Strong ability to work directly with customers to:

• Gather and clarify requirements
• Recommend appropriate solutions using the View email address on click.appcast.io platform
• Clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Web Accessibility Best Practices

Working knowledge of WCAG guidelines and accessible web design standards, with the ability to identify and address accessibility issues during migrations

• DNS & Domain Configuration Fundamentals

Understanding of basic DNS concepts and domain configuration, including setting up and validating site URLs (e.g., custom domains, subdomains) and coordinating DNS updates required for migrating sites to ************* class="" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0">

• Prioritization & Planning

Ability to prioritize and sequence website migrations based on factors such as:

• Site visibility and audience reach
• Technical complexity
• Institutional impact (high-profile vs. low-profile sites)

Preferred Skills

• Git / Version Control

Familiarity with Git or similar version control systems for managing web code and supporting deployment workflows
Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Intake & Tracking

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 View email address on click.appcast.io

• Customer Engagement & Migration Planning

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
• Vendor & Team Collaboration

Serve as a liaison between the CampusPress vendor, OIT Web Hosting team, and end users to coordinate migration activities, troubleshoot issues, and ensure successful outcomes

• Documentation & Reporting

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

Required/Desired Skills

SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceBuilding, managing, and migrating WordPress-based websites. Required3YearsAbility to assess site functionality requirements (e.g., forms, workflows, search, events, integrations) and recommend appropriate solutions.Required3YearsWorking knowledge of WCAG guidelines and accessible web design standards, with the ability to identify and address accessibility issues during migratiRequired3Years
Questions

No.QuestionQuestion1Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?Question2What is your candidate's email address?Question3If selected for engagement, your candidate's hourly Pay Rate must be at least $$. Your candidate can be paid more; however, the hourly SRP Rate cannot exceed $$. Do you agree to these requirements?Question4The maximum mark-up for this engagement's SRP rate is 35%. To be competitive on pricing, a mark-up below the 35% threshold is suggested. Do you agree to propose a mark-up at or below 35%?Question5This assignment is contingent upon customer renewal and availability of adequate funding. Do you agree to this requirement?Question6If selected for engagement, your candidate will be expected to start no later than 2 weeks (10 business days) after the client's selection date? Do you agree to this requirement?