Web Administrator

Jackson State University•JSU Main Campus, MS

About The Position

The Department of Academic Information Technology is accepting applications for a Web Administrator. The role manages and maintains the organization's website and webserver, supports users, maintains website content and security, and oversees backups, recovery, user access, performance, SEO, design coordination, and compliance. The position also performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience in web administration, web development, or a related field.
Experience managing and maintaining websites, working with content management systems (CMS), and handling server environments is highly valuable.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Collaboration skills.
Time-management skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail.
Adaptability.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, or a related field is preferred; relevant certifications and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Relevant certifications can enhance qualifications, including web development certifications such as CompTIA Web Development or Zend Certified PHP Engineer; server administration certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or Red Hat Certified System Administrator; and cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or Certified Information Systems Security Professional.

Responsibilities

Monitor and manage the webserver to support performance, uptime, and security; configure server settings, monitor resource usage, and perform routine maintenance.
Provide technical support to users experiencing issues navigating or using the website.
Update and maintain website content to ensure it is accurate, relevant, and current.
Implement and maintain security measures to protect the website from threats such as hacking, malware, and unauthorized access.
Establish and maintain a backup and disaster recovery strategy for website data and files.
Manage and configure the content management system (CMS) used to build and maintain the website.
Manage website user accounts and access permissions for administrators, editors, and contributors.
Monitor and optimize website performance, including page load times, response times, and overall speed.
Implement search engine optimization (SEO) best practices to improve the website's visibility in search results.
Collaborate with designers to ensure the website's design and layout are user-friendly, visually appealing, and consistent with organizational branding.
Ensure the website complies with relevant web standards, accessibility guidelines, and legal requirements, including the ADA and GDPR.
Perform other related duties as assigned.