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The Catherine Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine is accepting applications for an Application Developer.   

The Catherine Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine is a multidisciplinary applied research and policy institute dedicated to advancing sustainable, evidence-informed solutions to complex social, health, and community challenges. The Institute works collaboratively with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to translate knowledge and best practices into meaningful outcomes. With expertise spanning areas such as children and families, disability and aging, justice and public health policy, economic and workforce development, and environmental resilience, the Institute provides research, training, technical assistance, program design, and evaluation services that strengthen systems and improve quality of life locally, regionally, and nationally.

The Application Developer designs, develops, and maintains applications and related systems ensuring compliance with design criteria, security protocols, programming standards, compatibility issues, disaster recovery plans, and documentation requirements established by the University and/or contract partners. The Application Developer works closely with project staff to convert databases and technical reports into user-friendly templates for non-technical staff.  S/he provides easy access to reports, analyses, and other products designed to meet the needs of staff working in various programs. In addition, the position provides support to project teams working with large and small data sets including but not limited to healthcare data and healthcare provider quality measure reporting.

This is a grant funded position with a starting annual salary of up to $65,000 located on our Portland/Augusta Campus. 

The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefits for full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to):

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.

To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary.  

The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond.  

USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunities and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University. 

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates diverse perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement.  USM encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, veterans, and those with differing abilities, experiences, and cultural perspectives.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness. 

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree and five years of relevant professional experience; or a bachelor's degree and at least seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge and experience with web and application programming, relational database design, and database architecture.
• Experience with database management.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Reporting Services, and SQL Server Integration Services.

To apply, click on the 'Apply Now' button below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

Please submit application materials by June 7, 2026.

We cannot consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

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