Web Systems Specialist

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York and an internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts, invites nominations and applications for a Web Systems Specialist in the IT Enterprise Applications department.

The Fashion Institute of Technology, a part of the State University of New York, has been a leader in career education in art, design, business, and technology for nearly 70 years. With a curriculum that provides a singular blend of hands-on, practical experience, classroom study, and a firm grounding in the liberal arts, FIT offers a wide range of outstanding programs that are relevant to today's rapidly changing industries. Internationally renowned, FIT draws on its New York City location to provide a vibrant, creative community in which to learn. The college offers more than 45 majors and grants AAS, BFA, BS, MA, MFA, and MPS degrees, preparing students for professional success and leadership in the global marketplace.

With close ties to industry, FIT draws faculty from the city's art, business, and design elite, and from the rich academic community of the region. The college continually seeks creative faculty members who are passionate about their field and demonstrate exceptional professional capability in the core competencies of instruction design, learning enrichment, globalism, and use of technology, as well as mastery of established and emerging industry practices.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under minimal direction from the Manager of Database Administrative System & Services, the Web Systems Specialist will provide technical leadership and programming support for the design, development, and maintenance of 3rd Party and custom developed applications. This includes support for IT maintained FIT mission-critical websites, mobile applications, APls, and interfaces.

Essential Functions:
FIT uses a variety of technologies to develop and support our services. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience writing and supporting applications in the following environments and technologies: Java, Java Server Pages, Java Servlets, Git, Markdown (for documentation), HTML, SQL, MVC, XML, Eclipse, lntelliJ, SQL Server PL/SQL and Oracle. Additionally, Grails 2+ and H2 database experience is highly desired. The technologies listed change over time in order to keep pace with College needs; candidate must maintain technical competence and remain current in all aspects of technologies related to this position.

• Maintain technical competence and remain current in all aspects of technologies related to this position.
• Adapt promptly to new technologies.
• Work with minimal supervision to develop applications within required technology frameworks and project timeframes.
• Perform tasks with attention to detail and provide high quality deliverables.
• Develop appropriate technical and code documentation associated with application life cycle and ongoing support.
• Develop effective technical implementation plans at a task level and perform task execution in an appropriate and timely manner. Collaborate with peers by providing technical guidance on projects and tasks as needed; this may include the need to mentor team members.
• Perform daily tasks associated with support needs (e.g., populating data systems with user data and satisfying helpdesk tickets).
• Develop understanding of supported business systems in order to provide effective technical direction and support.
• Maintain focus on long-term goals while producing immediate and near-term solutions.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with College end-users, IT co-workers and technology vendors and consultants. This may include developing appropriate documentation and sharing knowledge in a one-on-one or group setting.

Perform Portal Administration, Configuration and Support

• Develop and support APls using Groovy, native JAVA and future technologies.
• Develop file interface and ETLs.
• Configure and administer Single Sign On (880) & Authentication tools and technologies (e.g. WS02, CAS, SAML).

Administration and Coordination 3rd Party Application

• Perform system administration and configuration.
• Setup and configure scheduling tools & file transfer tools.
• The position is expected to lead or assist with emergency support situations as directed by the Manager.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems or related field required. 
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• Expert-level web and mobile development skills along with extensive system development life cycle experience. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to function within the following operating environments: UNIX/Linux (RedHat), modern Windows, Internet Information Services, Tomcat, Apache, Active Directory, LDAP. Legacy knowledge of these technologies are desired - VB, ASP (Active Server Pages), .NET.
• Proven experience working with business stakeholders in a technical leadership role through all aspects of software development lifecycle, upgrades, and bug/fixes for complex business systems.
• Experience writing and supporting APls, system interfaces and ETLs.
• Experience administering one or more Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, preferably related to a higher education such as Luminis Portal (Liferay), Banner, PeopleSoft, Jenzabar, Colleague, PowerCampus or similar.
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills along with excellent judgment, problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work on multiple projects under tight project deadlines. 
• Strong SQL knowledge and programming capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in information science, management information systems or related field preferred.  
• Familiarity with graphic applications such as Adobe Photoshop techniques and other Web utilities are an added-plus.
• Knowledge of authentication protocols such as CAS, SAML, and Shibboleth. 

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Read Comprehend- Constant; Perform Calculations- Frequent; Communicate Orally- Constant; Reason & Analyze- Constant; Write- Frequent

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The position is on campus, primarily in an office environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit- Constant; Stand- Frequent; Bend- Occasional; Walk- Occasional; Climb- N/A; Pull- Occasional ; Push- N/A; Lift<10- Occasional; Lift 10-20- N/A; Lift over 50- N/A; Reach- Occasional

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Days/Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm, in person; days, evenings and weekends; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department. 

Hiring Salary: $85,860 per year

Full-Time Benefits
Collective Bargaining Agreement
Employee Holiday and Work Schedule
Remote Pilot Program

Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.

Successful completion of a background check is required for appointment to this position once an offer has been made.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

In order to be considered for the position, you must submit the following documents online:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• A list of three references with telephone numbers and email addresses

Returning Applicants- Login to your FITNYC Careers Account to check your completed application.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding his or her application status.

For more information about FIT, please visit FIT's website at: http://www.fitnyc.edu.

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EEO/ Affirmative Action Statement

FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. By providing a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability, the FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military service status, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, citizenship status (except as required to comply with law), or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals.  Applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged.  Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212.217.3360, titleix@fitnyc.edu.

The Fashion Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within the community.