Web Developer/Project Manager

Job Duties

The duties listed below reflect the different types of work that may be performed. The omission of any specific duty will not prevent the assignment of work that is appropriately related to this position.

Project Leadership

• Lead the statewide transfer website project.

• Create a long-term vision and plan for transfer website development and expansion.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the Department to secure additional grant funding for the statewide transfer website.

Website Build-Out & Coordination:

• Oversee the creation, development, and maintenance of a statewide transfer website. 

• Ensure that the statewide transfer website meets legislative requirements.

• Manage relationships with third-party vendors and contractors to provide feedback and guidance on the Department’s and external stakeholder’s requirements for the statewide transfer website.

• Assist in collecting and organizing data necessary for the website build, including GT (guaranteed transfer) Pathways courses, Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreements (STAAs), AP/IB/DSST credit-by-exam course equivalences and credit award information, and other relevant academic data.

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Department and contractors throughout the website build-out and testing phase.

• Engage in stakeholder conversations to understand institutional needs and desired features for the website.

• Collaborate with the IT team for issues relating to the server.

Website Maintenance & Updates:

• Take responsibility for the website's ongoing maintenance after the build-out phase, ensuring that it continues to function smoothly and that any bugs or issues are promptly addressed.

• Regularly update the website with new or revised data as it becomes available, including updates to articulation agreements, equivalencies, and other key resources.

• Provide development and production support to troubleshoot application issues  

• Maintain and manage CDHE web applications

Training & Support:

• Learn the features and functionalities of the statewide transfer website and provide internal staff with comprehensive training on using and maintaining the site.

• Conduct training sessions with external users to ensure they are equipped to use the website effectively and contribute to its ongoing maintenance.

• Provide ongoing user support and troubleshoot issues as they arise, especially during the testing phase.

Substitution: Four (4) years of experience in a related field can replace the education requirement of a bachelor's degree.

Experience: 

• Five (5) years of development experience with and functional knowledge of SQL Server 2019 or higher including table design, stored procedures, functions, and TSQL

• Five (5) years of experience working in the information technology field as a web application developer or software engineer

• Experience managing the software development life cycle, including planning, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance

• Experience with project management and vendor relations

Licenses and Certifications:

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in research, higher education, information technology, computer science, data security or related field with relevant experience

Experience:

• Experience working with higher education data or in an institutional research capacity

• Backend web development working with APIs

Licenses and Certifications:

• Project management certification or related

Knowledge of:

• SQL server database

• ASP.NET core or similar frameworks for building web applications

• Regression and end-to-end testing

• Backend web development working with APIs

• Colorado K-12 schools and institutions of higher education

• Standard office practices, procedures, software and equipment, including the use of personal computers, telephones, Zoom, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Teams)

• State statutes, rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines

• Project management best practices

Ability to:

• Evaluate application designs to account for/accommodate future needs and developments

• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders

• Work effectively in both independent and team situations

• Manage sensitive issues and confidential information

• Think critically and apply reasoning and analysis

• Take the initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner

• Communicate effectively, both written and verbally

• Carefully review contracts and grant documents with attention to detail

• Employ attention to technical detail and accuracy

• Apply time management skills to prioritize work

• Be a self-starter and remain self-directed

Physical and Mental Standards (Hybrid Setting)

The physical and mental standards described here are representative of those that must typically be met by employees to perform the essential functions of this class successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently sit/stand at a desk for extended periods of time

• Frequently move from one area/building to another and sit/stand during the course of a day/week/month for meetings

• Occasionally may push or pull an object

• Frequently use finger dexterity and operate a keyboard

• Regularly lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift 25 pounds

• Frequently use vision to read documents, view computer screens, and see close and distant objects

• Frequently use speech and hearing to engage in conversation, in person, and over the telephone

Typical Working Conditions

• The employee typically works in a standard office environment where the noise level is moderate, and the office has controlled temperatures. Works a 40-hour work week, either remotely, hybrid, or in-office, depending on the arrangement met during employment with the supervisor during normal office hours of Monday– Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

• Job duties may occasionally require working extended hours or hours outside of the regular schedule.

• The position may require periodic in-state and out-of-state travel requiring occasional overnight stays. The position requires the ability to travel independently through the state.

Notice

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The duties, expectations, and actions listed for this role may change at any time with or without notice.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Higher Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resource Directorate HR@dhe.state.co.us or call 720.264.8575.