Job Description

Working Title:

Senior Software Developer 00029

Role Title:

Information Technology Specialist III

Position Number:

00029

FLSA:

Exempt

Appointment Type:

Full Time

Type of Posting:

General Public

Is Sensitive Position?:

No

Designated Personnel:

Yes

Responsible Employee:

This position is designated as a responsible employee who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

If Designated Personnel, please paste statement:

This position is a designated position meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

Departmental Objective:

To maximize the value of the Universitys information and database systems and applications.

Purpose of the Position:

To assist in maximizing the value derived from the Universitys information systems by analyzing, designing, developing, implementing and maintaining database driven applications and interfaces.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:

• Considerable web application development experience, including real-world design considerations, debugging, security implications, process improvement, and interface and integration between systems on a variety of platforms.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Understanding of industry best practices in security during software development.
• Significant demonstrated ability to design databases and database objects.
• Significant skill at identifying application requirements by meeting with customers and observing business processes.
• Ability to communicate independently and maintain relationships with customers, technical, and non-technical users regarding their current technologies, business processes, and strategies.
• Ability to develop plans and schedules for development, launch, and support activities.
• Ability to analyze new and existing software and determine effective ways to interface applications and share data between systems.
• Knowledge of IDEs and software development/management methods and tools.
• Solid understanding of software lifecycle methodologies and source control.
• Ability to self-train in new techniques, tools, and issues as the industry progresses.
• Ability to assist in the evaluation of vendor proposals for purchases of hardware, software, technical services to assure adherence to specifications and needs of various business units.

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required :

Education :

• High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma

Experience :

• Significant experience performing application development or programming in a production environment
• Significant experience in programming and web development
• Significant experience with ASP .NET and SQL
• Experience with software management tools

Additional Consideration(s):

Education :

• Bachelors degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent coursework, certification, and experience that equates to a Bachelors degree

Experience :

• Advanced experience with software management tools
• Advanced experience with PL/SQL
• Advanced experience with C# and ASP.NET.

Salary Information:

Starting at $84,535, Commensurate with Education and Experience

CNU Information:

This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit .

Role Code:

39113

Conditions of Employment:

• This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period.
• Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.

Is this position telework eligible?:

Yes

Telework Eligibility Disclaimer:

This position is eligible for periodic telework as determined by the department. Eligibility is not guaranteed, and is subject to supervisor approval. Eligibility will depend on the likelihood of the employees success in a telework arrangement and the supervisors ability to manage telework. Departments and/or Human Resources may modify or revoke eligibility at any time. Employees will be required to sign a Telework Agreement.

Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.):

Essential

Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.):

Essential

Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.):

Marginal

Pushing/Pulling:

Essential

Standing:

Essential

Sitting:

Marginal

Bending:

Essential

Walking:

Essential

Climbing:

Essential

Reaching:

Essential

Repetitive Motion:

Essential

Fast Pace:

Essential

Average Pace:

Essential

Multiple Priorities:

Essential

Intense Customer Interaction:

Essential

Multiple Stimuli:

Essential

Frequency Changes:

Essential

Memory:

Essential

Reasoning:

Essential

Hearing:

Essential

Reading:

Essential

Analyzing:

Essential

Logic:

Essential

Verbal Communication:

Essential

Written Communication:

Essential

Posting Number:

PS1161P

Number of Vacancies:

1

Posting Date:

10/20/2025

Closing Date:

11/03/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).

In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education. Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:

EEO/Diversity Statement(s):

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement

Reasonable Accommodation Request:

Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.

Alternative Hiring Process:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services
(DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Background Check:

Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Night shift,

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