IT Applications Developer

Coast Community College District•Fountain Valley, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Coastline College’s Office of Public Relations and Marketing seeks an IT Applications Developer to serve as the college’s webmaster. The position partners with the creative team to turn content into web pages and e-newsletters and conducts final quality and accessibility reviews before publication. The successful candidate will bring coding skills and an eye for clean, intuitive design, with expertise in UI/UX and web accessibility. Experience with CRM or email marketing platforms is a plus. The role develops, implements, maintains, and supports web portal-based and database-originated applications. It builds interfaces for dashboards, pages, forms, and decision-support tools that enable users to navigate and transfer data within integrated database and web portal environments. This professional-level position supports the design, development, and maintenance of decision-support and information resources, using ITIL frameworks and processes. The position is permanent, classified, full-time, and 12 months per year. It is an on-campus, in-person role with normal hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional extended hours or weekends may be required to meet department needs. Work is performed indoors, where minimal safety considerations exist.

Requirements

Typically, a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field and three years of experience in web portal and ERP-based application development using new technologies; alternatively, an associate’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and six years of web development experience using new web-related technologies. Industry certifications may substitute for some higher education, and equivalent combinations of education and experience may qualify.
Demonstrated understanding of and responsiveness to racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity in community college students, including students with different ability statuses, as these factors relate to equity-minded practice.
Specialized knowledge of the principles and techniques used to design and maintain website portals and dashboards for summary and trending information and data analytics.
In-depth knowledge and skills in programming and scripting languages used by the District for web portals and customized data management.
Working knowledge of ITIL frameworks and processes.
In-depth knowledge of software browsers, ERP design, and transactions.
In-depth knowledge of SQL.
Knowledge of internet protocols such as TCP/IP.
Specialized knowledge of relational database concepts, design techniques, and tools for web-based data storage and communications.
In-depth knowledge of computer file methods, structured testing techniques, and programming languages used to support ERP or otherwise used in industry.
In-depth knowledge of object-oriented software development techniques and tools.
Working knowledge of business practices sufficient to develop information systems and workflow charts leading to custom applications.
Advanced technical writing skills for documenting applications and instructional content.
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Well-developed human relations skills for facilitating small-group processes, conducting training, providing technical support, and eliciting department needs or problems.
Ability to develop and maintain District web portals and integrate applications using programming and scripting languages.
Ability to operate computer terminals, printers, and peripheral equipment.
Willingness to regularly update skills in response to changing technology.
Ability to analyze technical problems and develop and apply appropriate solutions.
Ability to create and edit web page text and graphics and convert them to web content.
Ability to write basic to complex programs using ERP tools or other languages, including SQL extensions to access relational databases and library and lexical functions.
Ability to analyze data and develop logical solutions; translate English-language requirements into computer languages and debug code.
Ability to discuss technical information with users, understand their needs, and develop programs, systems, and screens that meet those needs.
Ability to communicate technical and complex information to non-technical users and train online users in web page use and maintenance.
Ability to read, understand, and apply information from technical manuals.
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and maintain schedules.
Authorization to work in the United States; the District does not sponsor visas.
May require a valid driver license.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CRM or email marketing platforms.
Industry certifications may substitute for some higher education requirements.

Responsibilities

Develop, analyze, modify, and support web portal-based and desktop applications using integrated databases, including websites, blogs, and content management systems.
Design data structures and efficient algorithms for connecting and summarizing information.
Integrate web portal and database systems and applications with existing data warehouses and systems, including student information, learning outcomes, and content management applications.
Develop interfaces and queries for relational databases on various platforms to extract and compile data into common formats; participate in database design and develop report-producing queries.
Document applications and modifications to third-party software; script and program web portal and dashboard features, including modifying existing applications.
Facilitate discussions with administrators, teachers, and staff to identify user specifications, display formats, and templates or structures for application development.
Assist with policies, planning, and design for data display; recommend and program user-friendly navigation structures.
Help determine appropriate data compression and image optimization techniques to balance speed and quality.
Participate on committees advancing web portal and ERP-based technologies and applications.
Collaborate on systems security and permissions, backup and recovery, and hardware and software planning; provide expertise in web integration and applications.
Keep current with new technology and industry trends, and present ideas, best practices, and solutions to improve user experience and web presence.
Train and support staff in use of the web portal, content management, and decision-support systems; maintain content management systems.
Manage the LMS, including integrations, add-on applications, and services; develop and manage applications and integrations among LMS, ERP, and other systems.
Research and advocate best practices for service delivery to LMS, ERP, and other systems, and define processes for related services and integrations.
Gather requirements, define test plans, and coordinate project implementation.
Perform other related duties as assigned and abide by District policies and procedures, including the Code of Professional Ethics.