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Davenport University Director - Custom Applications and Web Development in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Director - Custom Applications and Web Development
Director of Custom Applications and Web Development
Location: Grand Rapids - W.A. Lettinga Campus Status: Full-time, Exempt Pay Classification: E2251-Director II
Salary: $85,000-$98,000
Hybrid Work Schedule
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for leveraging technology to enhance the educational experience? Join us at Davenport University as our Director of Custom Applications and Web Development and play a crucial role in shaping our digital landscape!
About Us: At Davenport University, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and promotes equity. We believe in empowering our students, faculty, and staff through innovative technology solutions.
Position Summary: As the Director of Custom Applications and Web Development, you will lead the design, implementation, and management of our web presence and custom applications. You will oversee our Salesforce implementation, ensuring that our digital resources effectively support the needs of our university community.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute strategic plans for web, mobile, and multimedia technologies. • Collaborate with university leadership to implement custom software projects. • Hire, train, and mentor a talented team of developers. • Create training strategies for users of the University's Content Management System. • Manage budgets, internal customer relationships, and project lifecycles. • Partner with enrollment and marketing teams to create an engaging website. • Ensure compliance with FERPA guidelines and data security standards. • Foster a culture of customer service excellence.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree preferred; advanced degree a plus. • 5+ years of experience in web programming or team management. • Proven expertise in Salesforce development and custom software solutions (C#/.NET). • Strong knowledge of web technologies (CSS, JavaScript, HTML5, PHP, etc.). • Excellent project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities. • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to inclusivity.
What We Offer:
• A dynamic work environment where innovation thrives. • Opportunities for professional growth and development. • A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students, staff, and faculty.
Our culture, benefits and perks Empower U with:
Freedom to grow. We offer tuition remission to qualified employees. Nationally recognized internal training and leadership programs, and career development. Is your program not available at DU? Ask about Tuition Assistance.
A caring culture DU values work-life balance and offers generous and flexible paid time off, Health, Vison, Dental, 403(b) with an employer contribution plus the opportunity for an additional employer match with an employee contribution, paid volunteer time off, relocation benefits and more...
A Healthier U. Wellness program, free use of Athletic Facilities, Employee Discounts, and access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP.)
Diversity and Inclusion:
At Davenport, we believe that engaging diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to achieving educational and institutional excellence. We invite you to join us as we band together to create an environment of equity and inclusivity that leverages diverse life experiences, ideas, backgrounds and perspectives. We respect diversity and are committed to fostering an environment of support, inclusiveness and learning, both in the workplace and throughout the application process. With that in mind, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people of color, people with disabilities, Veterans and the LGBTQ + community. We recognize that not all job seekers
