Employment Opportunities

We are hiring! Are you a technology innovator looking for a role where your skills can truly make a difference? The Institute for Pastoral Initiatives is searching for a dynamic individual to drive our technological capabilities, with a key focus on maintaining and enhancing our e-learning platform. This is your chance to contribute to a robust and evolving educational environment. Familiarity with Catholic faith formation and the online learning landscape is a significant plus. Ready to make an impact? Apply today!

The Institute for Pastoral Initiatives is seeking an innovative and creative technology leader to administer and drive forward our e-learning platform and overall technical needs. This is your chance to contribute to a robust and evolving educational environment. Familiarity with Catholic faith formation and strong experience online learning is a significant plus. This position requires strong technical skills. The person in this position will be primarily responsible for maintaining and enhancing the e-learning course management system, implemented through a privately designed CMS/LMS. Primary knowledge of database and website development and administration, IS management, and tech support.
Duties include:
 Overseeing MySQL database administration, optimization, and troubleshooting
 Managing the VLCFF e-learning platform, ensuring high availability and performance.
 Improving existing features and developing new features for e-learning.
 Ensuring online systems security compliance, and data integrity in coordination with the
University’s IT group.
 Maintaining and developing the department website.

Bachelor’s of Science in Information Systems or related field OR 4 plus years of
equivalent experience.
Database management: Experience managing MySQL databases and writing queries.
Web development: Strong proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, CSS, MySQL and HTML.
Problem-solving: Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly and effectively.
Project management: Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Ability and willingness to understand Catholic faith formation and online education.

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

Bachelor’s of Science in Information Systems or related field OR 7 plus years of
equivalent experience.
Familiarity with Hannon Hill Cascade CMS.
Familiarity with API integrations, payment gateways, and third-party software.
Knowledge of LMS systems and e-learning platforms.
Experience in UI/UX design for improving user experience.
Desire to embody Catholic and Marianist traditions exhibiting public conduct and
ministerial practices reflective of the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Ability to promote inclusive excellence in the workplace.

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.