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Senior Educational Technology Developer

University of Georgia

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United States, Georgia, Athens

Oct 09, 2026

Posting Details

Posting Number	S15885P
Working Title	Senior Educational Technology Developer
Department	Pharmacy-Instr Innov and Res
About the University of Georgia	Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department	The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy is a distinguished leader in pharmacy education, research, and service at the regional, national, and international levels. Primarily situated on the University of Georgia campus in Athens, the College also has extended campuses in Albany, Augusta, Savannah, and Metro Atlanta (Gwinnett). The College offers nationally recognized pharmacy and pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences, experimental therapeutics, social and administrative sciences, and regulatory sciences degree programs and provides a rigorous, research-based curriculum taught by accomplished faculty in an experiential learning environment. Enrollment across the undergraduate, professional and graduate degree levels in degree programs, minors, and certificates approaches 1000 students. Faculty and students are engaged in groundbreaking research spanning drug discovery, pharmacology, clinical pharmacy, and other areas that advance healthcare and medicine. Clinical training is provided through a network of sites across Georgia through established partnerships and agreements. Consistently ranked among the nation's top colleges of pharmacy, including 16th among 140 pharmacy programs by U.S. News & World Report, the College is committed to excellence in education, research, and service. For more information, visit https://rx.uga.edu/.
College/Unit/Department website	https://rx.uga.edu/
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS or ORP
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	Typically, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional flexibility may be required based on activities, including evenings or weekends as needed.
Advertised Salary	Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date	10/09/2026
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	11/16/2026
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, 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 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 08.02.18.01.02. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Position Information

Classification Title	Application Analyst III
FLSA	Exempt
FTE	1.00
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications	Proficiency in full-stack application development, including front-end frameworks, APIs, databases, and version control. Background in developing technology solutions based on stakeholder and user requirements. Knowledge of instructional design, learning technologies, and learning management systems. Familiarity with generative artificial intelligence, virtual or extended reality, or simulation technologies in educational settings. Proficiency in troubleshooting and supporting educational technologies. Knowledge of web accessibility, data privacy, and information security practices. Strong communication, collaboration, and project-management skills.
Position Summary	The Senior Educational Technology Developer serves as the College of Pharmacy's primary production software engineer and technical operations specialist for educational technologies within the Office of Instructional Innovation and Research ( OIIR). The position translates instructional requirements and the UX/UI designs, interaction models, and prototypes into secure, reliable, accessible, and maintainable production applications. The position designs, develops, tests, deploys, integrates, and maintains custom applications that support teaching, learning, assessment, simulation, research, and College operations. The incumbent owns production engineering decisions involving application architecture, databases, APIs, authentication, data exchange, deployment, security, monitoring, and application lifecycle management. The position also serves as the primary administrator and support resource for the LMS and College instructional technology platforms; coordinates technical issues with vendors and University partners; provides software-specific training and technical documentation; and serves as the College's Digital Accessibility Liaison. The position exercises substantial technical autonomy while reporting to and coordinating priorities with the Senior Instructional Designer.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Advanced knowledge of software engineering, application architecture, databases, APIs, systems integration, authentication, testing, deployment, and source control. Ability to translate UX/UI designs and prototypes into secure, accessible, scalable, and maintainable production applications. Knowledge of data security, privacy, FERPA requirements, digital accessibility standards, and software quality-assurance practices. Knowledge of learning management systems, instructional technology platforms, and XR software and hardware administration. Strong problem-solving, documentation, customer service, communication, and collaboration skills.
Physical Demands	Work is typically performed in a standard office environment. Extensive use of computers and technology systems. Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer. Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners. Occasional movement throughout university facilities to provide technical support, training, or consultation. Ability to transport standard computing equipment and instructional technology devices weighing up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
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

Software Engineering and Application Development

Translate UX/UI designs and prototypes into secure, accessible, and maintainable production applications.
Engineer, program, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance custom web, AI-supported, simulation, and data-driven applications.
Safeguard education records and other sensitive institutional data in accordance with FERPA and University security requirements through appropriate access controls, encryption, logging, and data-management practices.
Assess technical feasibility and identify implementation requirements during the design phase.

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Systems Integration, Technical Architecture, and Application Lifecycle

Develop and maintain integrations between instructional technologies, institutional systems, databases, and third-party platforms.
Manage APIs, authentication services, data exchanges, and application interoperability.
Monitor solution performance and reliability.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement corrective actions.

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Instructional Technology Systems Administration and User Support

Serve as the College administrator for learning management systems, instructional technology platforms, and the XR software and hardware portfolio.
Coordinate system implementation, configuration, accounts and permissions, licensing, updates, testing, inventory, maintenance, and operational readiness.
Provide timely faculty-, staff-, and student-facing troubleshooting and problem resolution; escalate and coordinate complex issues with College IT, EITS, and vendors.
Monitor recurring support needs and system performance, maintain support procedures, and recommend improvements that increase reliability and effective use.

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Digital Accessibility Liaison, Quality Assurance, and Compliance

Serve as the College's Digital Accessibility Liaison and primary point of contact with university accessibility partners regarding requirements, communications, reporting, and remediation coordination.
Guide faculty and staff in identifying and addressing accessibility concerns and coordinating remediation with content owners.
Conduct accessibility and quality-assurance testing of custom applications, instructional technologies, and XR resources before implementation and following major updates.
Monitor applicable standards and requirements, including WCAG 2.1 Level AA, ADA Title II, and Section 508, and maintain records and metrics supporting institutional compliance and continuous improvement.

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Technical Documentation, Training, and Vendor Coordination

Develop and maintain technical documentation, system specifications, administrator procedures, troubleshooting resources, user guides, and software-specific training materials.
Deliver software- and system-specific training and demonstrations for faculty, staff, and students.
Coordinate technical communications, issue resolution, implementation activities, and knowledge transfer with vendors and University partners.

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