Web And Data Engineer

Web And Data Engineer

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Web and Data Engineer.

Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001, United States

Division: Dean's Office - Nursing

Position Type: Staff

Employment Status: Full Time

Grant Funded: Partial

Pay Grade: E14

Posting Close Date: March 31, 2026

Special Instructions To Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

The Web and Data Engineer is a full-time position that supports high-impact research and training initiatives in the College of Nursing and Health Professions (CNHP), with 75% dedicated to the Jackson Heart Study Graduate Training and Education Center (JHS GTEC) and 25% supporting strategic innovation initiatives under the CNHP, including the Associate Dean for Research and Innovation and the Gulf South Center for Community Engaged Health Research and Innovation (Gulf South Center). This role provides critical leadership in web development, data infrastructure, program evaluation, and digital systems integration to enhance research, training, communication, and data-driven decision-making.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, and maintain a dynamic, accessible program website for GTEC; manage digital content and integrate social media to support communication, recruitment, dissemination, and engagement.
2. Ensure compliance with accessibility, security, and optimization standards; provide technical support and implement system enhancements.
3. Develop and maintain infrastructure for managing large, diverse datasets (e.g., surveys, EHRs, administrative records), ensuring quality, security, interoperability, and reproducibility.
4. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and scholars on analysis pipelines, reporting, and data governance to support research and evaluation needs.
5. Design and manage tools for program evaluation, including survey programming, longitudinal scholar tracking, and social network analyses.
6. Prepare datasets, dashboards, visualizations, and reports to inform decision-making, continuous improvement, and federal reporting compliance.
7. Provide web, data, and analytics support for CNHP initiatives led by the Associate Dean for Research and Innovation and the Gulf South Center.
8. Maintain systems that facilitate stakeholder engagement, research dissemination, community-based evaluation, and tracking of research productivity.
9. Contribute to key projects such as congressionally directed spending, donor initiatives, interdisciplinary translational research, and Gulf South health evaluation efforts.
10. Perform other duties as assigned to advance the research and scholarly mission of CNHP.

Minimum Qualifications

An accredited degree in computer science, data science, information systems, or a related field, with three (3) or more years of professional experience in web development, database management, or applied data analysis. Candidates with degrees in other fields may also be considered if they possess equivalent technical skills and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency with front-end and back-end web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Drupal). Ability to design and maintain accessible, user-centered websites that support engagement, dissemination, and program visibility.
• Experience using SQL, Python, R, or similar programming tools for data management, processing, and analysis. Ability to develop dashboards, visualizations, and reports to support evaluation, reporting, and decision-making.
• Demonstrated understanding of data integration workflows, data quality assurance, version control (e.g., Git), and secure data management practices across diverse sources such as surveys, EHRs, and administrative datasets.
• Familiarity with federal data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA), accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG), and cybersecurity best practices. Commitment to ensuring compliant, secure, and ethically responsible data and web systems.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and community partners in support of mission-driven research initiatives. Strategic thinker with a solutions-oriented mindset and adaptability to evolving program needs.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with survey platforms such as REDCap or Qualtrics, social network analysis tools and principles, and supporting academic research, training programs, or community-academic initiatives.

The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success since our founding in 1910. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others. We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life.

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.