Title: Manager of Application Development

Department: DT Application Development

Campus Location: TCCD District Offices

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No 

Compensation Details:  Starting Pay - $78,664; Commensurate with education and experience

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Application Development, the Manager of Application Development analyzes, develops, and provides oversight for the software needs of the District and manages a staff of programmers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*
⦁ Works with customers on the feasibility and design of new applications as well as new functionality for existing applications
⦁ Designs, develops, and maintains custom applications, integrations, and modifications
⦁ Leads, supports, manages, supervises, and evaluates the daily workflow of application programming staff; hires, trains, and schedules staff as needed
⦁ Assures that all applications meet security and usability guidelines
⦁ Tests application software for accuracy and completeness based on users' specifications
⦁ Verifies all documentation for accuracy and completeness
⦁ Manages and maintains an application development environment

General Supervision and Management
Leadership of a programming staff

Service Excellence
⦁ Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations
⦁ Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
⦁ Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles for the College
⦁ Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite

Supervision
Works under the general supervision of the Director of Application Development

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

⦁ Bachelor's degree and three (3) years' working experience related to the essential performance requirements
⦁ Two (2) years' experience supervising (e.g., managing, evaluating the performance of others)

Preferred Qualifications:

⦁ At least one year's working experience programming in C# and .NET
⦁ At least one year's working experience writing code in the Visual Studio programming environment
⦁ At least one year's working experience deploying solutions through Azure and DevOps
⦁ At least one year's working experience manipulating databases using SQL or PL/SQL
⦁ At least one year's working experience developing solutions that utilize the Microsoft Power Platform
⦁ At least one year's working experience in a Higher Education IT environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

⦁ Knowledge of application development methods and technology
⦁ Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
⦁ Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships
⦁ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical, financial and legal documents and records
⦁ Ability to present information effectively to internal/external contacts, such as students, staff, supervisors, vendors, auditors, and board members
⦁ Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
⦁ Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume.
⦁ Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations.
⦁ Ability to delegate work appropriately to staff to meet College and campus deliverables.
⦁ Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representatives 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 frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.