Director, Application Development

Location: Chicago, ILJob Description:Designs, develops and supports custom software applications and integrations to third-party vendor applications utilized by faculty, staff, students and alumni.Leads / manages the Application Developers, Data Warehouse Analyst, Database Administrator and Applications Architect.Plans resource allocations for both projects and day-to-day development activities.Builds strong partnerships across the business to ensure priorities are understood and met.Assigns tasks and monitors development progress compared to plans.Member of the Change Advisory Board and responsible for scheduling application deployments.Assists the Chief Information Officer with the Booth application strategy.Collaborates with client departments to design and plan the implementation of new applications or enhancement of existing systems.Researches new technologies appropriate to systems development.Manages programming staff through subordinates, usually other managers. Establishes performance goals, allocates resources, directs training, and assesses policies for direct subordinates.Executes functional business plans and contributes to the development of overall programming strategy. Oversees the departmental budget.Performs other related work as needed.Preferred QualificationsExperience:A minimum twelve years of experience in IT development/operations, including at least eight years in a leadership role.A minimum two years of experience leading an application development area of similar or larger size.Managing a staff of IT professionals.Leading an IT organization for a highly decentralized, people and data intensive business, either in the commercial or non-profit sectors.Technical Skills or Knowledge:Knowledgeable in Web technologies, ASP.NET technology, and MS SQL Server.Expertise in application development architecture, processes, methodologies, and disciplines.Expertise in evaluating 3rd party solutions and vendor negotiations.Preferred CompetenciesA proven track record for recruiting and retaining outstanding technical and managerial talent.Working horizontally across an organization to implement change.Working ConditionsThis position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.Application DocumentsResume/CV (required)Cover Letter (required)The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form.The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

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