TITLE: Systems Software Architect CATEGORY: Professional Support FLSA STATUS: Exempt GRADE: L (TS)

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1 POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Systems Software Architect CATEGORY: Professional Support FLSA STATUS: Exempt GRADE: 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: 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. 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. 3. Design, implement, and manage enterprise database systems. Plan and implement Disaster Recovery strategies and participate in annual Disaster Recovery testing. 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. 5. Review and approve custom application software solutions, code structure, and data structure designed by developers and analysts. 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. 7. Participate in planning and advocate the improvement of software applications and analytics solutions throughout the district. YEARLY PERCENT OF TIME 5% 8. Perform other duties as assigned. 5% Effective: 1/8/13 Page 1 of 5

2 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. EPERIENCE: Five (5) years related experience, with at least two (2) years architecting and deploying SharePoint applications. SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Skills/Abilities: 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, ML,.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; Effective: 1/8/13 Page 2 of 5

3 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, , 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. Effective: 1/8/13 Page 3 of 5

4 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: 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: Up to 10 pounds Up to 25 pounds Up to 50 pounds Up to 100 pounds More than 100 pounds WORK ENVIRONMENT: 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 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 Required Effective: 1/8/13 Page 4 of 5

5 NOISE LEVEL: Very quiet Quiet Moderate Loud Very Loud Exposure Level 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. Employee Signature Date Effective: 1/8/13 Page 5 of 5