IT Applications Developer

IT Applications DeveloperCoastline College's Office of Public Relations and Marketing is seeking an IT Applications Developer to serve as the college's webmaster. In this role, you'll partner with our creative team to turn their content into web pages and e-newsletters, then give everything a final quality and accessibility review before it goes live. The ideal candidate pairs solid coding skills with an eye for clean, intuitive design. You'll bring expertise in UI/UX and web accessibility, making sure the college website and blog work well for every student, employee, and community member.

Experience with CRM or email marketing platforms is a plus.Coastline College opened in 1976 as the first campus-free college in the United States. Over the years, the "college beyond walls" evolved to teach courses online, through correspondence, and in-person. Coastline guides diverse populations of students toward the attainment of associate degrees and certificates leading to career advancement, personal empowerment, and transfer. By meeting students where they are, Coastline provides innovative instruction and services designed to achieve equitable outcomes. Coastline is committed to creating opportunities for student success.At Coastline College we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that includes every race, religion, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, veterans, sexual orientation, and people with varied abilities. Coastline College is seeking applications from candidates whose professional experience and service advance anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, and social justice and who will positively contribute to the College's mission and vision. Successful candidates will share our vision and will work with us to help all students achieve their educational goals, regardless of their background and level of preparation. We welcome candidates whose experiences have facilitated their understanding of traditionally underrepresented racial minority communities.Develops, implements, maintains, and supports web portal-based and database originated applications. Develops interfaces that present dashboards, pages, forms, and decision support tools for users to navigate and transfer data to, from, and within the integrated database and web portal environments. Develops applications that present forms and data for viewing and conveyance.The Applications Developer is a professional-level position in a career path for design, development, and maintenance of decision support and information resources. The Applications Developer requires the ability to construct interfaces and applications using ITIL Framework and Processes that can be presented via summary portals, dashboards, and ad hoc decision support tools.Specific duties may vary among departments, divisions and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all the following kinds of duties, as assigned:1. Develops, analyzes, modifies, and provides support to web portal-based and desktop applications that use integrated databases for information resource, including websites, blogs, and content management systems. Designs and develops the data structures and efficient algorithms for connecting and summarizing information.2. Integrates web portal and database systems and applications with existing data warehouses including, but not limited to, the District's web portal, and applications and databases for student information, learning outcomes, and content management.3. Develops interfaces and queries to relational databases that operate on various platforms for the purpose of extracting and compiling data into common formats. Participates in designing databases and developing report-producing queries.4. Prepares documentation of applications and modifications to third party software. Performs scripting and programming of web portal and dashboard features including modification to existing applications.5. Facilitates discussions with administrators, teachers, and staff to identify and develop user specifications, display formats, and templates or structures that guide application development and assist users to view content within established standards.6. Assists in the development and maintenance of policies, planning, and design for data display. Recommends and programs user friendly navigation structures.7. Participates in determining appropriate data compression techniques and image optimization to deliver enough speed and quality.8. Participate on committees advancing the concept of web portal and ERP-based technologies and applications.9. Participates with others matters such as, but not limited to, systems security and permissions, backup and recovery for systems and applications, hardware and software planning. Provides expertise in the area of web integration and applications.10. Remains current on new technology and emerging industry trends. Presents new ideas, best practices, and innovative solutions forward in order to improve upon the user experience and overall web presence.11. Provides training and support to enhance the ability of staff to use the web portal, content management, and decision support systems. Maintains content management systems.12. Manages LMS system including integrations, add-on applications, and services. Develops and manages add-on apps, integrations between LMS, ERP and other systems.13. Researches and advocates best practices to improve the delivery of services to LMS, ERP and other systems. Defines processes for services and integrations related to LMS, ERP and other systems.14. Defines/Gathers requirements, defines test plan, coordinates implementation of projects.15. Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.Required knowledge of the principles of, and techniques used for design and maintenance of web site portals and dashboards that provide summary and trending information and enable data analytics. In-depth knowledge and skills in programming and scripting languages used by the district to activate web site portals and to perform customized data management. Working knowledge of business practices enough to develop information systems and work process flow charts, ultimately leading to custom applications. Advanced technical writing skills to document applications and instructional content. Problem solving and analytical skills. Well-developed human relations skills to facilitate small group processes, conduct training, provide technical support, and apply understandable lines of questioning when trying to understand department needs or problems.The position typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field and three years of experience with web portal and ERP-based applications development using new technologies. Alternatively, an Associate's degree in Computer Science or a related field, and six years of experience with web development using new web-related technologies. Industry certifications may also substitute for some higher education. Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position.Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.This is a permanent, general funded, full-time, 12-months per year classified position. The normal hours of work will be Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the flexibility to occasionally work extended hours and/or weekends, if necessary, to meet the department's needs. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. The District provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee.Application materials must be electronically submitted online at to be considered for employment.A complete application packet includes:A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.Responses to Supplemental Questions (please provide clear and detailed responses, as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, put "see resume" or "N/A", or leave blank).A Cover Letter highlighting your experiences relevant to this position and addressing the minimum and essential qualifications, including your demonstrated evidence of D.E.I.A. (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access). (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).A Current Resume of professional and educational background and experience (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).Submit an application online at: Coast Community College District - Human Resources 1370 Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance or call .The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.