Job Opportunity: Digital Project Specialist

About i3

Institutional Insights & Innovation (i3) is a small, agile digital enablement group embedded within academic and research context at UConn. The team currently supports dozens of active projects spanning student success, research advancement, fee-based program support, and operational efficiency initiatives. i3 partners directly with faculty, administrators, and university leadership to design and build institutionally owned applications that solve real problems and evolve with changing needs.

Position Summary

i3 is seeking a versatile Junior Digital Project Specialist to support a range of web and application initiatives. This hybrid role combines design, strategy, website development, project coordination, quality assurance, and general digital support responsibilities within a small, fast-paced team. The position is ideal for an early-career professional interested in gaining broad, hands-on experience across web development, application delivery, and digital project support.

The successful candidate will work closely with developers, designers, and stakeholders to maintain and build WordPress sites, assist with migrations and updates, perform testing, and manage smaller projects independently. This role offers significant opportunity for growth, with exposure to both website and custom application development in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain WordPress websites and assist with site migrations
• Support website updates, content management, and configuration changes
• Collaborate with design staff to implement accessible, user-centered interfaces
• Perform quality assurance testing for web applications and websites
• Track tasks, coordinate small projects, and communicate status updates
• Assist with documentation and implementation planning
• Support accessibility best practices in web content and applications
• Provide general support across i3's portfolio of digital projects
• Contribute HTML and CSS updates as needed
• Assist with testing and rollout of new features and tools

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• Experience working with WordPress, including site updates and configuration
• Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in learning web application development and expanding technical skills
• Comfort working across both technical and non-technical tasks as part of a small team
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to take ownership of assigned projects
• Ability to collaborate with developers, designers, and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting website migrations or redesign projects
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and best practices
• Experience working with designers and implementing layouts
• Experience performing QA testing for web applications
• Exposure to project tracking tools or agile workflows
• Interest in growing into a software development or technical role

Working Environment

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Small, collaborative team with exposure to multiple project types
• Opportunity to work directly with campus stakeholders
• Broad learning and growth opportunities across web and application development
• Mentorship from experienced developers and designers

Appointment Terms

Work will be performed in a hybrid work arrangement, for 40 hours per week. The appointment is for 6 months and subject to renewal based on need and performance. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume and list of three professional references with contact information to i3@uconn.edu (Ref #HR26-13)

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at https://portal.ct.gov/Ethics/Statutes-and-Regulations.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee's unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer. (HR26-13)