Columbia's Center for Teaching and Learning seeks an Associate Director for Software Development and Project Management responsible for the development and management of instructional technology projects, including overseeing project life cycles and all facets of software design and development.
The Associate Director will oversee design and engineering of software projects collaboratively using common architectural principles and will practice and support robust project management techniques, ensuring such methods are emulated by staff of educational technologists, project managers, software developers, and technical specialists.
Responsibilities
Manages CTL's project development that focuses on educational software and content. Manages the staff responsible for the creation and development of software and content. Responsibilities include requirements definition, system and software design, and operation/maintenance.
Develops and oversees the detailed specifications and technical documentation necessary to initiate software development and systems supporting them.
Maintains a superior knowledge of analysis and programming techniques including architecture, programming languages, database methodologies, standards, methods, tools, and best practices.???????????????
Works closely with colleagues, clients, and constituencies to assess needs, communicate project status, and determine effectiveness and productivity of solutions implemented.
Takes a leading role in ensuring the team and the larger CTL organization meet and exceed university guidelines around security and risk management.???????????????
Develops relationships and acts as a liaison to various University information technology groups towards the integration and adoption of information technology solutions. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor???s degree required.
5-7 years of related experience required.
Proven excellence in software design, programming, project management and problem-solving.
Demonstrated experience managing software development projects.
Ability to own, influence and be accountable for the success of projects managed.
Ability to influence group dynamics in a team environment.
Ability to coach and motivate employees.
Ability to develop and manage projects with a high degree of independence and accountability and work hands-on as a member of a cohesive team.
Ability to execute in a pressured environment.
Proven focus on in-depth information security practices and quality management.
Experience in software design principles, user interface design, multi-tiered application development, development practices, and reusable component development.
Strong knowledge of cross-browser and platform coding requirements and optimizations.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Project management experience.
Web application development experience.
Development experience in Linux/Unix environment.
Strong experience in learning management systems, e.g. Canvas, Sakai, edX.
Strong background in relational databases.
Strong experience in object oriented design, version control software, Python, Javascript, SQL, HTML, CSS, DOM.
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Internal Number: 528178
About Columbia University
Columbia University is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.
