Webmaster

The Web Migration Specialist supports Web Modernization initiative by facilitating the migration of websites from the legacy Plesk hosting platform to centralized web hosting service. This role works closely with web customers, the Client Web Hosting team, and the CampusPress vendor to ensure smooth, efficient, and accessible website transitions that align with institutional standards and best practices. 

Required Skills

• 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 Sites@GT 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 Sites@GT 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 Sites@GT.
• 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 Sites@GT.
• 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, Client 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.

Location

This exciting opportunity is based in the vibrant city of Atlanta, offering a dynamic work environment and the chance to be part of a prestigious institution.