Executive Director-Technology & Innovation - Cornerstone University

The Executive Director of Technology & Innovation provides leadership for application development and manages the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of Cornerstone University's next generation software infrastructure, interconnected digital systems, and customer facing applications (web, iOS, Android). This leader will hire and develop a team as needed. The core of Cornerstone University is defined and driven by its Christ-centered mission and Biblical confession.

• CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Salaried
• REPORTS TO: Vice President for Strategic Academic Innovation
• LOCATION: Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite, or hybrid remote)
• SALARY RANGE: $80,000 - $110,000/year
• Candidates will be asked if they are eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hire and lead development teams by providing technical expertise and strategic direction.

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee activities related to application design, development, and implementation

• Develop and manage teams (internal and outsourced) supporting different products or lines of business

• Initiate and prioritize project requests and timelines, to meet deadlines and stay within budget

• Guide internal and external teams to deliver on intended business value

• Develop and enforce best practices and technology standards across the organization

• Collaborate with leadership on strategic direction for systems and technical architecture

• Oversee the complete development lifecycle of software systems, including requirements gathering, database management, testing, and support

• Manage the integrity and changes to application development servers and databases

• Evaluate emerging technologies and align them with business goals

• Manage relationships with vendors and external partners

• All Cornerstone University employees will regularly interact with students in a variety of projects, activities, and settings. As such all employees are expected to serve as Christian leaders and mentors by effectively living a gospel-centered lifestyle, ministering and discipling through a biblical worldview.

• Other duties as deemed necessary

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field (master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred)

• 5+ years of managerial experience

• 10-15+ years of software engineering experience

• Demonstrated success in building teams and effective hiring

• Demonstrated success in bringing consumer facing and emerging technologies to market

• Strong knowledge of service-oriented architecture and design patterns

• Success with enterprise solution deployments

• Expertise in SQL, ORM, DevOps, cloud infrastructure and other technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS, SwiftUI, Compose, Vue.Js, Typescript and .NET)

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Experience with Agile project management methodologies

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions and initiatives from concept to delivery

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.

• A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession.”

• Four other foundational pillars, along with the university’s mission and confession, form Cornerstone’s Core Commitments.

• The Cornerstone Christian World View

• The Cornerstone Academic Vision

• The Cornerstone Beautiful Christian Community

• The Marriage and Human Sexuality Position Statement

These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community. Employees are expected to faithfully attend an evangelical and biblical church whose core beliefs and practices are consistent with Cornerstone’s confession and core commitments.

Review of candidates will begin immediately. Please apply online if you are interested in this position. If you have any questions, you may email the Office of People & Culture at opc@cornerstone.edu