Application Developer Lead - Technical

Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT works to further Georgia State’s status as a national leader in student success, research and innovation, and cultural impact. By connecting with alumni, engaging donors, and increasing philanthropic support for students and scholars, we’re helping to transform lives and build our global community. The University Advancement division furthers the university and its mission through several departments, including Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Alumni Relations, and the Georgia State University Foundation (GSUF). These are exciting times at the University Advancement. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to identify, cultivate, and steward donors. Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team. University Advancement is seeking (1) Application Developer Lead - Technical to join the already incredible team taking Georgia State University to the next level of excellence! WHAT MAKES UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT A GREAT PLACE? Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc. A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with cross-campus and external partners Professional development opportunities and mentorship A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience, or a combination of education and related experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of data processing principles, practices, and equipment.
Knowledge of large integrated systems and event-driven programming.
Knowledge of Windows, voice response systems, and programming languages, such as COBOL,
Effective time management, customer service, analytical, and organizational skills.
Effective oral and verbal communication skills with external and internal customers.
Ability to multitask, train staff, and use independent judgment.

Responsibilities

Main responsibility is to assume the lead role on the Ascend application for constituent management for Advancement. The product is used to prepare and deliver a variety of interactive and printed reports, necessary to support the development of custom reporting. Assist with the development of a data warehouse strategy and the leveraging of MS Power BI.
Responds to customer report requests and data quality inquiries. Includes administration, application troubleshooting, design, programming, and testing.
Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives through research and fact-finding. Includes analysis and documentation of business processes and functional requirements.
Consider the business implications of applying technology to the business environment.
Translates functional requirements and prepares detailed report specifications from which reports are written.
May also serve as project manager for smaller programming projects, developing a project plan/schedule, coordinating the project team's activities, and reporting project status to management and customers.
Consults and collaborates with personnel across the Advancement Department and other technical departments to coordinate activities related to projects assigned
Prepares and provides activity and status reports on assigned activities.
Conducting investigations and experiments to verify the quality of software to provide an objective, independent view of the software
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties if requested by the supervisor.
Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised if deemed necessary.
Individuals will also be required to work occasional nights and weekends, when necessary, and to travel (by plane, train, or car) at least 15%25 of the time within and outside the state of Georgia.
As our program is complex and in a phase of rapid innovation, the ability to adapt to quickly changing environments is key.