JOB DESCRIPTION Muscogee County School District

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WEB PORTAL ARCHITECT

Purpose Statement
The job of Web Portal Architect was established for the purpose/s of assisting in the planning, development, maintenance and management of the Microsoft SharePoint district portal (internal and external); to provide technical guidance and expertise to the web team; to assist with customer training of all portal applications to include written documentation and oral presentations. This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: The position is responsible for architectural design, server installation, management and troubleshooting with a focus on planning, deploying and supporting the enterprise SharePoint implementation. This job reports to Director, Application Support Services

Essential Functions
Attends various district meetings for the purpose of communications and stakeholder input. Builds custom applications for SharePoint using C# and ASP.Net for the purpose of helping customers meet their business
objectives.

Continues to learn new technical areas such as system advancements, relational database design and web development skills for
the purpose of architecting, delivering and maintaining a reliable and stable technology infrastructure appropriate to support the core instructional mission of the district.

Creates business workflows and has an in-depth understanding of the capabilities of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2010 for
the purpose of helping customers meet their business objectives.

Creates tools for collaboration, enterprise search, and enterprise content management for the purpose of improving communication
within departments, divisions and throughout the district.

Develops instructional materials for the purpose of training customers in the use of portal applications to meet their business
objectives.

Evaluates Microsoft applications (SharePoint and related) and recommends migration/adoption as needed for the purpose of
architecting, delivering and maintaining a reliable and stable technology infrastructure appropriate to support the core instructional mission of the district.

Integrates systems currently being used into SharePoint maintaining a common display theme for the purpose of efficiently
providing customers a common location for their business activities.

Provides technical guidance and expertise to the web team for the purpose of equipping web team members to provide optimal
customer service.

Works with network specialists to troubleshoot connectivity or other portal related problems for the purpose of maintaining a reliable
and stable technology infrastructure appropriate to support the core instructional mission of the district.

Works with the instructional technology specialists, principals, teachers, and students for the purpose of developing an information
interface (through the SharePoint portal) that is meaningful and provides engaging digital learning opportunities to help students be more productive.

Other Functions
Assists other personnel as may be required in the completion of their work activities for the purpose of actively working to build
healthy partnerships throughout the district to better serve our customers in meeting their business objectives.

Daily attendance and punctuality are required for the purpose of ensuring the goals of the work unit can be met.

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 Facilitates work and communication between the units within Information Services for the purpose of actively working to build
healthy partnerships throughout the district to better serve our customers in meeting their business objectives.

Maintains current knowledge of computer hardware and software in use in the district for the purpose of architecting, delivering and
maintaining a reliable and stable technology infrastructure appropriate to support the core instructional mission of the district.

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient, effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: extensive skill in providing technical advice and instruction to non-technical staff; user liaison and customer service; computer operations and software applications; required visual and mental concentration on details, precision and a high level of organization skills. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: knowledge in the area of technology planning and implementation; latest research and best practices in the area of information technology; application development and management; software evaluation/selection techniques. ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: ability to meet inflexible deadlines; being exposed to computer monitor for prolonged periods; accessible during off-hours to return to work for emergencies; articulate technical information to non-technical audiences; provide cost analysis consultation based on technology and user requirements; operate personal computer and variety of software; keeping abreast of computer technology and advances in the computer industry including regulations and policies; work well with others; promote a team environment; prioritize and organize work; work well under pressure; communicate effectively; facilitate and promote collaborative decision making; effective independent decision; analyze complex situations; synthesize diverse information; building and promote consensus among diverse groups; facilitate conflict resolution; establish and maintain effective working relationships; occasionally required to deal with distraught or frustrated people; make presentations before groups.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of significant resources from other work units is routinely required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organizations services.

Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 90% sitting, 5% walking, and 5% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience Education

Job related experience within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required. Bachelors degree in job related area.

Equivalency Bachelors degree in Technology. Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience in computer science or software
engineering and four years of increasingly responsible experience in programming and database design with lead experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work. Four years of programming and supporting a Microsoft SharePoint environment (2007 or higher). Development experience with Microsoft.Net technologies required (ASP.NET 2.0/3.0, C#). Development experience with Microsoft technologies desirable (XML, IIS, SQL Server).

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Required Testing
None Specified

Certificates & Licenses

None Specified

Continuing Educ. / Training

Required fingerprint background check every five years.

Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status
Exempt

Approval Date
04/26/2011

Salary Grade

Job Description: Web Portal Architect

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