Application Developer Lead - Technical

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Georgia State University seeks an Application Developer Lead - Technical to join the University Advancement team in Atlanta. You will lead the Ascend constituent management application, deliver interactive and printed reports, and help shape data warehousing strategies using MS Power BI.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience, plus strong analytical and communication skills and project-management capabilities. Occasional travel and after-hours work are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience.
• Experience delivering interactive reports and BI solutions.
• Ability to lead, coordinate and communicate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Ascend application for constituent management and reporting.
• Respond to data requests with quality and accuracy.
• Analyze and document business processes and requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Application development

Power BI

Data warehousing

Business analysis

Project management

Communication

Software testing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Power BI

SQL

Ascend

Job description

ABOUT UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT

Georgia State University Advancement works to further Georgia State's status as a national leader in student success, research and innovation, and cultural impact. By connecting with alumni, engaging donors, and increasing philanthropic support for students and scholars, we're helping to transform lives and build our global community. The University Advancement Division furthers the university and its mission through several departments, including Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Alumni Relations, and the Georgia State University Foundation.

These are exciting times at the University Advancement. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to identify, cultivate, and steward donors.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.

University Advancement is seeking (1) Application Developer Lead - Technical to join the already incredible team taking Georgia State University to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with cross-campus and external partners
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Leadership

• Main responsibility is to assume the lead role on Ascend application for constituent management for Advancement. The product is used to prepare and deliver a variety of interactive and printed reports, necessary to support the development of custom reporting. Assist with the development of a data warehouse strategy and leveraging MS Power BI.

Application Support

• Responds to customer report requests and data quality inquiries. Includes administration, application troubleshooting, design, programming, and testing.

Business Systems Analysis

• Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives through research and fact-finding. Includes analysis and documentation of business processes and functional requirements.
• Considers the business implications of the application of technology to the business environment.
• Translates functional requirements and prepares detailed report specifications from which reports are written.

Project Management

• May also be responsible for serving in the role of project manager for smaller-sized programming projects in developing a project plan/schedule, coordinating the activities of the project team, and reporting project status to both management and customers.

Communication

• Consults and collaborates with personnel across the Advancement Department and other technical departments to coordinate activities related to projects assigned
• Prepares and provides activity and status reports regarding the activities assigned.

Software testing

• Conducting investigations and experiments to verify the quality of software to provide an objective, independent view of the software.

Other

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties if requested by the supervisor.
• Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised if deemed necessary.
• Individuals will also be required to work occasional nights and weekends, when necessary, travel (via plane, train, or car) at least 15% of the time within and outside of the state of Georgia.
• As our program is complex and in a phase of rapid innovation, the ability to adapt to quickly changing environments is key.

Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum Hiring Standards: Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

College/Business Unit: University Advancement

Department: University Advancement

Location: Atlanta Campus

Shift: 8:30 am - 5:15 pm Monday - Friday, occasional nights and weekends

Salary: $79,400 - $82,000

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Posting: 10/08/26, 6:22:21 PM

Closing Date: 10/23/26, 3:59:00 AM

Georgia State University Values: COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place INTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents

USG Core Value Statement: The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

Background Check: Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.

Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office.

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Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.