• Provide architectural leadership across full-stack systems including web, backend services, APIs, and native mobile (iOS/Android) applications • Stay close to the code and design—able to dive deep into critical systems • Improve adoption of AI-first architectures and thoughtful systems • Partner with Staff/Principal Engineers on scalable platform design • Build personalized customer experiences powered by data and ML • Promote experimentation platforms (A/B testing, feature flags) • Operationalize ML models into production systems • Promote data-driven decision-making • Hire engineers and tech lead • Coach on technical and career growth • Build a culture of ownership and progress • Manage performance and growth paths • Manage delivery across web, backend, and mobile projects • Align with Product and Design on priorities • Ensure predictable, high-quality delivery • Remove blockers and manage risks • Establish best practices for testing, CI/CD, and observability • Improve performance, scalability, and cost efficiency - Champion DevOps and operational ownership

Advancement Prospect Manager/Researcher remote type Remote locations Abilene, Texas time type Full time job requisition id JR100425 Why This Role Matters At Abilene Christian University, advancement work fuels lives of purpose, leadership, and service around the world. As Prospect Manager, you’ll play a critical behind-the-scenes role in connecting the university’s mission with the people who make it possible—helping ensure that fundraising efforts are strategic, data-informed, and relationship-driven. This position partners closely with gift officers, advancement leadership, and the President’s Office to guide donor strategy, strengthen fundraising pipelines, and support campaigns and special initiatives. What You’ll Do Shape Strong Fundraising Portfolios - Lead portfolio management for major, principal, and leadership annual giving programs - Assign and balance prospect portfolios to support effective relationship management - Meet regularly with gift officers to review portfolios, assess performance, and refine strategies - Facilitate prospect management meetings with the major gift team every 4-6 weeks. - Serve as a strategic thought partner, facilitating planning conversations with gift officers and campus leaders Build and Manage the Donor Pipeline - Analyze wealth, giving history, and engagement data to inform prospect strategy and capacity ratings - Lead periodic wealth screening initiatives from audience selection through evaluation and reporting - Partner with the Prospect Researcher to move qualified prospects into active cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship - Monitor major and principal gift pipelines and review progress with advancement leadership Support the President’s Engagement with Donors - Work with advancement leaders and the President’s Office to prioritize prospects for presidential travel - Assist in managing and tracking the president’s donor portfolio - Participate in regular meetings with the president and staff to align strategy and stay informed Contribute to Campaigns and Special Projects - Lead prospect evaluation for campaigns, including planning pyramids and progress tracking - Research and vet potential candidates for the Governing Board - Provide timely research support for campus partners and leadership as needs arise - Collaborate with the Prospect Researcher to identify proactive research opportunities What We’re Looking For Professional Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree required - A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in donor prospect management and research - Strong understanding of prospect research and fundraising best practices - Experience developing proactive strategies to identify major gift prospects - Familiarity with prospect research tools, CRMs, and databases - Higher education fundraising experience preferred - Collaborative communicator who thrives in a team-oriented environment Personal Qualities - High level of discretion and professionalism with confidential information - Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable - Curious, analytical, and motivated to learn - Able to manage multiple priorities with confidence Mission Fit - ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU. Tools & Training If you’re not already proficient, ACU will support training in the following areas: - Prospect research fundamentals aligned with APRA skill sets - Ellucian CRM Advance - GiveCampus Gift Officer (GCGO) - Advanced Excel - Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Calendar, Email) - Online research tools such as Lexis Nexis, DonorSearch, Foundation Search, and emerging AI technologies Work Environment & Physical Requirements - Option to work remotely - Standard work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. - Ability to work at a computer for extended periods (6–8 hours/day) - Occasional lifting of up to 25–30 pounds - Occasional optional evening or weekend event support Benefits - Health, dental and vision coverage available - Company match of up to 8% of employee contributions to 403(b) retirement plan - Tuition assistance program for employees and family members

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders • Examine current business processes and identify areas for improvement or optimization • Collaborate with technical teams to design solutions that align with business needs • Act as a bridge between stakeholders and project teams, ensuring alignment and clarity • Assist in defining test cases, validating solutions, and ensuring they meet business expectations • Facilitate smooth adoption of changes by providing training and support to end-users • Create clear, detailed documentation such as use cases, process flows, and functional specifications • Analyze and resolve issues that arise during project execution or operations • Identify opportunities to enhance business efficiency and value through innovative solutions

🚀 Sobre el puesto Buscamos un(a) Desarrollador de Software Sr con experiencia en Arquitectura de Aplicaciones en modalidad remota que lidere el diseño y la evolución de soluciones empresariales escalables y seguras en entornos cloud y on-premise. La persona en este puesto será mantener la visión arquitectónica integral de las aplicaciones, conectando contexto de negocio, capacidades técnicas del equipo, estructura del código y decisiones de diseño para entregar soluciones que realmente resuelvan problemas. 🧩 Responsabilidades principales - Diseñar arquitecturas de solución. Crear y documentar arquitecturas técnicas para nuevas aplicaciones y cambios significativos en sistemas existentes, utilizando la herramienta Hopex ITA y asegurando alineación con principios organizacionales. - Evaluar y aprobar propuestas arquitectónicas. Revisar diseños técnicos propuestos por células de desarrollo, validando que cumplan con estándares arquitectónicos, requisitos no funcionales y mejores prácticas. - Documentar decisiones arquitectónicas (ADRs). Crear y mantener Architecture Decision Records para todas las decisiones arquitectónicas significativas, capturando contexto, alternativas evaluadas y razonamiento. - Definir y evolucionar principios arquitectónicos. Establecer y actualizar principios y patrones arquitectónicos que guíen el diseño de soluciones, asegurando coherencia técnica en todo el portafolio. 🛠️ Requisitos técnicos - Licenciatura en Ingeniería en Sistemas, Informática, Computación o afín (concluida). - Experiencia mínima de 5 años en Desarrollo de Software y al menos 3 años en Arquitectura Cloud y de Software. - Experiencia de al menos 3 años en Modelado de arquitectura y base de datos. - Experiencia de al menos 1 año con frameworks de arquitectura empresarial. - Conocimiento sólido en AWS. 🎁 Ofrecemos - Modalidad 100% remota. - Contrato esquema nominal con prestaciones de ley y beneficios internos. - Equipo de cómputo por parte de la empresa. - Participación en proyectos estratégicos y equipos multidisciplinarios. - Horario: Lunes a Viernes, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm 📩 ¿Te interesa? Postúlate enviando tu CV actualizado. Si conoces a alguien que encaje con este perfil, comparte esta oportunidad.