Senior Director, Application Development and Integrations
About The Position
University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) is dedicated to soliciting the private funding necessary to support the strategic goals of the University in teaching, learning, and research. The personnel of UDAR work university-wide as well as within individual schools and colleges of the University to discover, motivate, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, faculty, and friends for immediate, long-range, and future financial support, through gifts and pledges to the University, for critical operations such as student aid, faculty support, academic and research program development, and facilities and infrastructure. UDAR's endeavors raise funds for immediate University use and also for the University's endowment. The Senior Director, Application Development and Integrations will lead the design, development, and management of custom applications, integrations, and system configurations that drive operational excellence for University Development and Alumni Relations. Oversee custom development for fundraising systems. Manage .Net applications and ensure the seamless operation of data warehouses, integrations, and major technical systems. Oversee the installation of new and configurations of existing administrative applications, including the definition of priorities, coordination of teams, assignment and monitoring of tasks, and analysis of results. Advance the technological capabilities of UDAR while ensuring that all systems and solutions align with organizational needs and objectives. Oversee design, testing, and user acceptance activities in an effective, efficient manner. Direct project activities including requirements gathering, preparation of technical specifications, development, testing, implementation, and evaluation of complex administrative applications. UDAR encourages work-life integration for our employees, therefore this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 7+ years relevant experience in application development, and systems integration including supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must include project management experience and leading change
- Proficiency in BBCRM development, .NET frameworks, SQL, and integration tools
- Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and business intelligence platforms
- Exceptional project management, analytical, and communication skills
- Experience managing vendor relationships and external consultants
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 10+ years in a higher education or non-profit environment
- Advanced certifications in software development, systems integration, or project management
- Familiarity with tools such as Marketo, Cvent, and Evertrue
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and management of custom applications, integrations, and system configurations
- Oversee custom development for fundraising systems
- Manage .Net applications and ensure the seamless operation of data warehouses, integrations, and major technical systems
- Oversee the installation of new and configurations of existing administrative applications
- Advance the technological capabilities of UDAR
- Oversee design, testing, and user acceptance activities
- Direct project activities including requirements gathering, preparation of technical specifications, development, testing, implementation, and evaluation of complex administrative applications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
