Senior Slate CRM Developer

Senior Slate CRM Developer

Hiring Department

The University of Texas Permian Basin's Department of Information Technology Services welcomes applications for the position of Senior Slate CRM Developer

Salary Range

$95,000.00 depending on qualifications

Essential Functions

The Senior Slate CRM Developer serves as the lead technical resource for the University's Slate CRM environment, providing advanced solution design, development, integration, and technical leadership in support of admissions, enrollment, and related institutional processes. Working as a senior technical individual contributor, the position independently analyzes requirements and designs Slate applications, complex queries, automations, and cross-system integrations; establishes development standards and reusable components; and serves as the senior technical escalation point for the most complex Slate issues. The position provides technical mentorship and solution guidance to other developers and analysts without exercising supervisory authority, and collaborates with functional offices, Information Technology Services, and external partners to deliver reliable, secure, and maintainable solutions. Final enterprise architecture, cybersecurity exception, procurement, budget, and institutional enrollment-policy authority remain with the Director of Technology and other designated University leadership.

Slate Solution Design and Development

1. Independently analyze business requirements and design Slate CRM applications, workflows, forms, portals, communications, and automations that meet functional and technical needs.
2. Develop, test, document, and maintain complex Slate configurations, queries, deliverables, and custom solutions across the admissions and enrollment lifecycle.
3. Design and build reusable components, templates, and development patterns that improve consistency, maintainability, and efficiency across the Slate environment.
4. Evaluate new Slate features and capabilities and recommend adoption, configuration, and implementation approaches.
Database, SQL, and Reporting
5. Develop and optimize complex SQL queries, data exports, and reporting deliverables supporting operational, analytical, and compliance needs.
6. Design and maintain data structures, mappings, and transformation logic that support accurate data flow within Slate and to connected systems.
7. Ensure data integrity, quality, and consistency across Slate records, imports, exports, and integrations, and troubleshoot data issues to resolution.

Integrations and Cross-System Architecture

8. Design, develop, and maintain integrations between Slate and other institutional systems, including the student information system, PeopleSoft, third-party platforms, and external partner systems.
9. Build and maintain automated data feeds, APIs, web services, and scheduled processes supporting reliable cross-system data exchange.
10. Analyze integration requirements, recommend technical approaches, and coordinate implementation with functional and technical stakeholders within established architecture.

Technical Standards, Escalation, and Mentorship

11. Establish and maintain development standards, documentation practices, testing procedures, and technical guidelines for the Slate environment.
12. Serve as the senior technical escalation point for the most complex Slate issues and perform design, code, and solution reviews for other contributors.
13. Provide technical mentorship, guidance, and knowledge transfer to developers, analysts, and functional staff, without hiring, performance-evaluation, or work-scheduling authority.
14. Contribute technical expertise to enterprise architecture, security, and standards discussions, with final authority retained by designated University leadership.

Collaboration, Support, and Continuous Improvement

15. Partner with Admissions, Enrollment Management, Graduate Studies, and other offices to understand needs, translate them into technical solutions, and support adoption.
16. Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for Slate functionality, integrations, and performance, coordinating with vendors and University teams as needed.
17. Identify opportunities to improve Slate solutions, workflows, automation, and technical processes, and lead or recommend improvement initiatives.
18. Maintain current knowledge of Slate, CRM, integration, database, and security practices, and apply relevant developments to University solutions.
19. Maintain the confidentiality and security of student, applicant, and institutional data in accordance with University policy and applicable requirements.
20. The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information systems, information technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
2. Four (4) years of experience in application development, CRM development, database development, systems integration, or a related technical field.
3. Experience designing and developing solutions in a CRM platform, with direct Slate CRM experience strongly preferred.
4. Experience writing and optimizing complex SQL queries and working with relational databases.
5. Experience designing or maintaining integrations between enterprise systems, including data feeds, APIs, or web services.
6. Experience independently analyzing requirements and designing technical solutions rather than configuring solutions from detailed specifications provided by others.
7. Experience documenting technical solutions and maintaining development standards or practices.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Direct, hands-on experience developing and administering Technolutions Slate in a higher-education admissions or enrollment environment.
2. Experience integrating Slate with PeopleSoft, Banner, Workday Student, or a comparable student information system.
3. Experience serving as a senior or lead technical resource, technical escalation point, or solution architect.
4. Experience mentoring developers or performing code and solution reviews.
5. Experience with scripting or programming languages used in Slate automation and integration, and with data security and compliance requirements such as FERPA.
6. Experience in higher education, admissions, or enrollment-management technology.
7. Relevant technical certifications in Slate, databases, integration, or development.
8. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

Additional Information

Required Application Materials

1. Cover Letter
2. Résumé
3. List of References
4. Transcripts (Preferred)
5. Letters of Recommendation (Preferred)

Conditions of Employment

1. The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.
2. Employment is subject to an introductory period to monitor employee performance.
3. Once hired, the prospective employee must present documentation within three (3) days of the hire date to establish their identity and employment eligibility as required by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. UTPB participates in e-Verify.
4. Employees must be able and willing to travel and perform duties away from campus as necessary and must be able to operate a licensed motor vehicle, have access to a dependable motor vehicle, and possess a valid state driver's license. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record.
5. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
6. UT Permian Basin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Schedule

Generally, the normal work hours for the university are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 – 5:30 pm; Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm with a one-hour lunch. The individual holding this position may need to be available early morning, evening, and on weekends to meet the needs of the department. Hours worked may differ with some departments.

Standard Working Conditions

1. Able to lift various materials up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
2. Able to bend, crouch, and reach continuously.
3. Physically able remain seated, frequently to continuously.
4. Able to remain standing up to 15% of the time.
5. Possesses dexterity abilities required to perform job duties including extensive keyboard work, operating office equipment, performing filing, and other job-related responsibilities that include extensive wrist and hand movement.
6. Standard working conditions may differ depending on department and occupation

University Benefits

1. UT Permian Basin offers an excellent compensation package including heath, retirement, & fringe benefits for eligible employees.
2. Coverage includes medical, prescriptions, life insurance, AD&D, and matching retirement provided by UTPB.
3. You may also be eligible to add dental, vision, family coverage, & flex-spending accounts, additional retirement, and a few other coverages as options too.
4. Fringe benefits include tuition reimbursement (after one year of service), wellness breaks, employee assistant program (EAP), and meal deals, among other perks and discounts!
5. Our benefits package, along with an ample leave policy, make for a great total compensation package.

About the University

The University of Texas Permian Basin is located in Odessa, Texas. It was authorized by the Texas Legislature in 1969 and founded in 1973. The Permian Basin is one of the fastest-growing, culturally vibrant, economically invigorated regions of the country – full of industry, culture, and wide-open spaces. At the academic heart of this area sits The University of Texas Permian Basin – which every year, delivers smart, savvy leaders across the U.S.

As a regional, comprehensive institution, The University of Texas Permian Basin serves a diverse community of students from the region, the state, and beyond. Through excellence in student-centered teaching, learning, research, and public service, the University cultivates engaged citizens and impacts lives while advancing the technology and public interests of West Texas.

Our vision is that the University of Texas Permian Basin will be an innovative, responsive university that thinks large and lives local. We will lead in advancing education, research, economic competitiveness, and cultural enrichment.
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