Qualifications
The Executive Director of Technology & Innovation provides leadership for application development and manages the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of Cornerstone University's next generation software infrastructure, interconnected digital systems, and customer facing applications (web, iOS, Android).
This leader will hire and develop a team as needed. The core of Cornerstone University is defined and driven by its Christ-centered mission and Biblical confession.
- CLASSIFICATION : Full-time, Salaried
- REPORTS TO : Vice President for Strategic Initiatives
- LOCATION : Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite, or hybrid remote)
- SALARY RANGE : $80,000 - $110,000 / year
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Hire and lead development teams by providing technical expertise and strategic direction.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee activities related to application design, development, and implementation
Develop and manage teams (internal and outsourced) supporting different products or lines of business
Initiate and prioritize project requests and timelines, to meet deadlines and stay within budget
Guide internal and external teams to deliver on intended business value
Develop and enforce best practices and technology standards across the organization
Collaborate with leadership on strategic direction for systems and technical architecture
Oversee the complete development lifecycle of software systems, including requirements gathering, database management, testing, and support
Manage the integrity and changes to application development servers and databases
Evaluate emerging technologies and align them with business goals
Manage relationships with vendors and external partners
All Cornerstone University employees will regularly interact with students in a variety of projects, activities, and settings.
As such all employees are expected to serve as Christian leaders and mentors by effectively living a gospel-centered lifestyle, ministering and discipling through a biblical worldview.
Other duties as deemed necessary
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field (master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred)
5+ years of managerial experience
10-15+ years of software engineering experience
Demonstrated success in building teams and effective hiring
Demonstrated success in bringing consumer facing and emerging technologies to market
Strong knowledge of service-oriented architecture and design patterns
Success with enterprise solution deployments
Expertise in SQL, ORM, DevOps, cloud infrastructure and other technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS, SwiftUI, Compose, Vue.Js, Typescript and .NET)
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Experience with Agile project management methodologies
Proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions and initiatives from concept to delivery
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS :
A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.
A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, The Cornerstone Confession.
Four other foundational pillars, along with the university’s mission and confession, form Cornerstone’s Core Commitments.
The Cornerstone Christian World View
The Cornerstone Academic Vision
The Cornerstone Beautiful Christian Community
The Marriage and Human Sexuality Position Statement
These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community. Employees are expected to faithfully attend an evangelical and biblical church whose core beliefs and practices are consistent with Cornerstone’s confession and core commitments.
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