Rochester Institute of Technology

Slate Engineer

Rochester, NY · Director · Contract

Work authorization required$73k-$85kDetected 30 days ago

AccessibilityProcess ImprovementERPCommunicationCollaborationLean Manufacturing

About the role

The position requires close collaboration with functional stakeholders to understand business needs, workflows, anticipate downstream impacts, and design solutions that balance immediate needs with long‑term sustainability.
In this role, the Software Engineer partners with Student Affairs departments to translate functional needs, particularly related to student communications and engagement, into working, supportable technical solutions within RIT's Slate Student Success application.
The position serves as the technical lead for Student Affairs' Slate Student Success implementation, with responsibilities that include building, testing, documenting, deploying, and maintaining Slate-based processes and enhancements that move divisional communication strategies from planning into execution.
The Division of Student Affairs houses 20 departments that support student life at RIT.
Together, these departments deliver high‑quality programs and services focused on student engagement, well‑being, sense of belonging, and student success.
The Student Affairs Software Engineer supports this work by designing, implementing, and sustaining technology solutions within Slate Student Success that enable coordinated, reliable, and scalable operations across the division.

Knowledge of systems development lifecycle and industry best practices
Knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems
Ability to apply systems analysis techniques and procedures
Bachelor's degree in related field
This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Experience working with Technolutions' Slate application, with a preference for Slate Student Success.
Knowledge of or experience with Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
The specific work schedule is determined each semester in coordination with department leadership.

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above.
$72,500 - $85,000

The position requires the ability to communicate complex technical concepts in accessible terms to diverse audiences and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

While each department has its own mission, staff, and services, Student Affairs also operates collaboratively through integrated processes and shared systems.
The role is part of the Systems and Business Analysis team within the Division of Student Affairs and contributes to advancing information security, data integrity, and sustainable technology solutions that support student life operations.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu.
Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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