Learning Analytics Applications Developer

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Front-End Developer to join its Data Empowered Learning team. This role involves designing and maintaining user interfaces for learning analytics applications, enhancing student success through innovative tools. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Angular and a background in web application development.

Benefits

75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Robust retirement plans

Substantial paid time off

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• Strong proficiency in Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3/SCSS.
• Experience in NodeJS development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy responsive user interfaces for learning analytics applications.
• Collaborate with designers and developers to implement features.
• Maintain and enhance existing Angular applications.

Skills

Angular

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3/SCSS

RESTful APIs

Git

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

NodeJS

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

Join Penn State IT's innovative Data Empowered Learning team, dedicated to enhancing student success through cutting-edge learning analytics tools like Course Insights and Elevate. We are seeking a skilled Front-End Developer to design, build, and maintain intuitive and impactful user interfaces for our next generation of learning analytics applications. The successful candidate will play a key role in translating educational insights and data into actionable, user-friendly web applications for instructors, advisers, and administrators.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality, responsive, and accessible user interfaces for learning analytics applications using Angular.

• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, backend developers, data scientists, and educational stakeholders to implement application features.

• Work within our established NX monorepo structure and NodeJS development environment.

• Build reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.

• Maintain and enhance existing Angular applications, ensuring performance and scalability.

• Troubleshoot and debug front-end issues.

• Research and integrate advancements in front-end technologies and best practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience as a Front-End Developer or similar role.

• Strong proficiency in modern Angular framework, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3/SCSS.

• Experience working within a NodeJS environment for development workflows (build tools, package management, etc.).

• Experience consuming RESTful APIs.

• Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• U.S Citizenship required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field.

• Familiarity with NX monorepos or similar monorepo management tools.

• Experience with data visualization libraries (e.g., D3.js, Chart.js).

• Understanding of UI/UX principles and accessibility standards (WCAG).

• Experience working in Higher Education or EdTech environments.

• Familiarity with Python for backend development.

LOCATION

The Data Empowered Team is a hybrid team primarily located on campus at the University Park location. While in person is preferred, the position is flexible and can operate fully remote from within the United States during standard east coast business hours.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $76,700.00 - $115,100.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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