Application Developer

Job Posting Details

Position Number:

Payroll

Title:

APPLICATIONS PROGR 3 TX (005438)

Job Code: 005438

Job Open Date: 8/20/26

Application Review Begins: 9/4/26

Department Code (Name): ADVS (ADVANCEMENT SERVICES)

Percentage of Time: 100

Union Code (Name): TX-Technical Professionals

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff:
Career

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: STEPS

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $83,165 to $111,000/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $83,165 to $/year.

Work Location: Phelps Hall - 1175

Working Days and

Hours:

Monday
- Friday, 8am - 5pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Hybrid Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations)

The Advancement Services department is a pivotal unit within the Institutional Advancement division, responsible for supporting and enhancing the university's fundraising, alumni engagement, and donor stewardship initiatives. The department provides strategic and operational support by managing critical data, developing system integrations, and optimizing technology solutions that enable effective advancement efforts. The team works closely with university leadership, fundraising professionals, and alumni relations to ensure seamless operations, reporting, and analytics across multiple platforms.

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The Application Developer for Advancement Services serves as the technical expert responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and optimization of the University's enterprise Advancement CRM systems (currently Advance*) and related technologies, supported by an Oracle Database environment. Under general supervision and with a high degree of individual responsibility and integrity, this role works with a team of programmers while ensuring the successful implementation of customizations, integrations, and data management solutions that support the university's fundraising, alumni relations, and donor stewardship efforts.

The position combines advanced programming expertise with leadership experience and a strong understanding of advancement systems to ensure technical solutions align with departmental strategic goals. This position also requires strong communication and collaboration skills, working closely with university executives, fundraisers, gift administration, and prospect services staff to support reporting needs, data analysis, and the delivery of accurate and actionable advancement information that informs strategic fundraising initiatives and decision-making.

Designs, develops, and optimizes complex reports and reporting frameworks. Conducts comprehensive data audit processes, establishes validation standards, and ensures consistency and accuracy across reporting outputs. Leads the department in report development, testing, and documentation. Supports advanced data analysis initiatives to identify trends and inform strategic decisions. Designs and delivers dashboards and visualizations tailored to diverse stakeholders. Promotes effective use of analytical tools in data interpretation and presentation.

Manages data import processes from internal and external sources, including third-party screenings. Defines standards for data mapping, transformation, and validation. Ensures accurate integration of screening results and guides the team in maintaining efficient, repeatable workflows. Develops and maintains integrations between internal systems and third-party vendor applications/software to ensure reliable and timely data exchange.…