POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Systems Software Architect
Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Professional Support
L (TS)
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for directing, designing, implementing, and managing Enterprise software
solutions which include Enterprise databases, custom applications, mobile applications (apps), and data
analytics. This position leads the implementation of software infrastructure projects and people, proposing
and implementing strategy and controls to maximize availability and minimize costs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
1.
Direct the planning, budgeting, and operations of the Applications and
Analytics department. Responsible for strategic and operational planning to
achieve organizational and departmental goals by prioritizing custom
application initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and
management of current and future applications and databases across the
organization.
20%
2.
Provide technical leadership for the Applications and Analytics department.
Serve as a technical resource to departments regarding custom applications,
reporting, and data analytics. Support users by answering questions,
offering solutions for continuous improvement of processes and services.
20%
3.
Design, implement, and manage enterprise database systems. Plan and
implement Disaster Recovery strategies and participate in annual Disaster
Recovery testing.
20%
4.
Provide direction and guidance to developers on improving and securing
custom applications and solutions. Improve operations by conducting
systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures.
10%
5.
Review and approve custom application software solutions, code structure,
and data structure designed by developers and analysts.
10%
6.
Provide personnel management activities of assigned staff; including
recommendation for employment, supervision, orientation, performance
evaluation and guidance and support concerning professional development;
mentor and train staff on policy and procedures.
10%
7.
Participate in planning and advocate the improvement of software
applications and analytics solutions throughout the district.
5%
8.
Perform other duties as assigned.
5%
Revised: 10/01/2014
Effective: 1/8/13
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REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Vice President, Information Technology
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervision of personnel assigned to Department.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct oversight of assigned budget.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or
related field.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years related experience, with at least two (2) years architecting and
deploying SharePoint applications.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Skills/Abilities:
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Revised: 10/01/2014
Effective: 1/8/13
Design, code, and debug applications in various software languages;
Extensive experience of SharePoint (most current version and one
prior). Must be familiar with building custom applications on
SharePoint Platform;
Knowledge of C++, C#, Visual Basic, XML, .Net Framework, Microsoft SQL Server,
IIS, and Web Services;
Should possess knowledge in recent releases of Windows Server, Load Balancing,
and DNS;
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of computer systems, hardware,
software operations and principles;
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills;
Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team;
Ability to plan, organize, lead, and control personnel and operations of a large
department;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff,
faculty and the public;
Experience with enterprise applications and process improvement methodologies;
Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and
diplomacy;
Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and
follow through;
Ability to provide technical leadership for administrative applications;
Effectively managing projects related to administrative applications;
Ability to interact with executive management regarding large administrative
application solutions;
Ability to consult and advise departments in relation to software issues and concerns;
Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands;
Effectively supervise, lead, and delegate tasks and authority;
Ability to maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials;
Ability to plan, budget, and operate within an information technology department;
Ability to manage and implement organization-wide administrative software
projects;
Knowledge of application and database design, and operations;
Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and methods;
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Ability to work in a diverse environment and be sensitive to issues of diversity and
inclusion.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer, imaging equipment, scanners, printers and a variety of
equipment associated with a general office and client server environment.
3.
Software Used: A variety of word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and
presentation software in addition to Microsoft server operating systems, desktop operating
systems, Microsoft SharePoint and SQL Server, third-party tools for SharePoint
administration and management.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job,
the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk;
reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee
must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust
focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, negotiating, selecting, developing, and motivating
people are important to the highest degree due to constant interaction with other people, at any
level within the organization or the community, position’s accountability for the development,
motivation, assessment, and reward of employees, and to deal with irrational situations where the
outcome is unpredictable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this
Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
Revised: 10/01/2014
Effective: 1/8/13
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POSITION TITLE:
Systems Software Architect
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
X
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
None
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Revised: 10/01/2014
Effective: 1/8/13
Over 2/3
X
X
X
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed to
perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Revised: 10/01/2014
Effective: 1/8/13
Date
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