Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The State of Colorado, through the Colorado Department of Higher Education, supports the Colorado GEAR UP program and its education-focused data systems. The Full Stack Developer oversees databases, websites, data management, reporting, security, and accessibility while providing technical tools, training, and support to improve program efficiency and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Administer the GEAR UP database development, expansion and maintenance for the Colorado GEAR UP staff and federal reporting
- Administer the GEAR UP scholarship database development, expansion and maintenance for the Colorado GEAR UP staff and institutions of higher education
- Administer the GEAR UP Student Portfolio development, expansion, and maintenance for student and advisor activities and parent engagement; portfolio activities include tracking college and scholarship applications, financial aid, milestone tasks, surveys and more
- Provide regular demonstrations and refresh training for staff and partners
- Conduct troubleshooting and system improvements
- Update and maintain the current website content
- Develop and maintain website themes, design and navigation
- Create new web pages and functionality
- Manage search engine analytics to maximize traffic and monitor visits
- Manage data uploads
- Develop automated reports for data
- Develop reporting expansions and enhancements for the College Portfolio
- Extract and analyze data, create reports, and deliver outcomes
- Complete the specified sections of the Colorado GEAR UP Annual Performance Report and Final Performance Report
- Data share with external evaluators and other approved parties
- Provide database training and support for staff members
- Administer and manage security for all applications
- Administer and manage accessibility for all applications
Skills
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in computer science, information technology or related field
- Substitution: Four (4) years of experience in a related field can replace the education requirement of a bachelor's degree
- One (1) plus year of experience with Microsoft SQL Server Database including table management, T-SQL and stored procedures
- One (1) plus year of experience with VB.Net and ASP.Net
- Experience with Visual Studio
- Experience creating web-based reports or ability to learn
- Frequently sit/stand at a desk for extended periods of time
- Frequently move from one area/building to another and sit/stand during the course of a day/week/month for meetings
- Occasionally may push or pull an object
- Frequently use finger dexterity and operate a keyboard
- Regularly lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift 25 pounds
- Frequently use vision to read documents, view computer screens, and see close and distant objects
- Frequently use speech and hearing to engage in conversation, in person, and over the telephone
- Knowledge of the K-12 and higher education system including standardized testing, college entrance and placement tests, concurrent enrollment, college admissions and financial aid
- Knowledge of standard or advanced} office practices, procedures, software and equipment, including the use of personal computers, telephones, Zoom, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Teams)
- State statutes, rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Work effectively in both independent and team situations
- Communicate effectively, both written and verbally
- Employ attention to technical detail and accuracy
- Apply time management skills to prioritize work and meet deadlines consistently
Benefits
- Works 40 hours per week either remotely, hybrid, or in-office, depending on the arrangement made with the supervisor
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