Computer Systems Analyst/Programmer

About SUNY Schenectady County Community College:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. SUNY Schenectady County Community College offers an excellent benefit package including health care with dental and vision coverage, a choice of retirement systems, a deferred compensation benefit, an on-site child care program and Montessori School, professional development opportunities, and health club membership. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

SUNY Schenectady is dedicated to cultivating an environment that celebrates diversity, prioritizes inclusion, and insists on equitable access. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is central to our vision and mission; we know that to foster a sense of belonging and preserve connectedness, we must create and maintain working and learning spaces that welcome, respect, and appreciate difference. SUNY Schenectady provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. Applications from minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged.

Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Information Technology department is seeking a provisional* full-time Computer Systems Analyst/Programmer to join their team. This position involves responsibility for performing a combination of computer systems analysis and computer programming functions. This position differs from that of Computer Programmer by virtue of increased responsibilities in the area of systems analysis and design. The incumbent is responsible for analyzing and evaluating operating procedures within a particular department in order to adapt work applications to computer serviced systems. The incumbent works closely with departmental staff in the design of operating systems and applications software. The incumbent must possess good knowledge in computer logic, systems analysis and the use of data processing equipment in solving administrative problems. General supervision is received from a higher level supervisor. General supervision may be exercised over the work of Computer Programmers and other subordinate data processing personnel. The incumbent does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities: 

• Trains subordinate Computer Programmers and Operators and may assign tasks based upon needs of the organization
• Aids in scheduling the operations and the setting of run priorities of the computer center and system efforts
• Insures timely and accurate completion of production runs and program development
• Prepares systems specifications, assesses, researches, analyzes and diagrams applications and systems for new computer based requirements
• Completes testing of new programs and systems by suitable test data, test runs, and analysis to insure programs meet all predetermined requirements
• Controls and improves established data files and data handling, data input and output formats
• Consults with department administrators regarding existing applications, new applications and planned applications
• Performs operational tasks associated with computer center operations, equipment and software
• Performs systems analysis functions which may include designing and implementing relatively complex computer interfaces
• Provides medium and larger-scale initiatives independently
• Performs and is responsible for detailed systems analysis projects and designs, documentation and development of subsystems
• Takes the lead role of integrating systems with the Ellucian Higher Education Oracle-based administrative system (Banner)
• Implements requested projects to meet user and departmental needs and develops design specifications according to business requirements
• Performs a variety of related duties as required

Note:  The essential functions of this job are determined by the department/jurisdiction where the job is located.

* Provisional appointments may be made to positions in the competitive class if no list of eligible candidates exists. All provisional appointees are subject to passing a competitive examination and be reachable on any list established as a result of such an examination.

Requirements:

1. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field and one (1) year of experience in programming and software development;   OR
2. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two year college with an Associate's Degree in Computer Science or a related field and three (3) years of experience as defined by the limits of (1) above; OR
3. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years of experience as defined by the limits of (1) above; OR
4. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (1), (2) and (3) above.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• Good knowledge of the application of electronic data processing methods and equipment to accounting and statistical problems;
• Good knowledge of systems analysis, methods, procedures and techniques;
• Good knowledge of the methods of logical deduction and ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data; 
• Good knowledge of electronic data processing programming concepts and techniques i.e. Java Script, Web Programming, Visual Basic, Cobol, server applications and or software;
• Ability to perform strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Good knowledge of the requirements for preparation of documentation for electronic data processing programming;
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.

Special Information:

• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position
• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check

Additional Information:

Salary:  $64,753/year (Grade 18, Step 1)

Residency Requirement:  Must be Schenectady County resident for one year.

Application Instructions:

Please complete, upload and submit a civil service application located here.

NONDISCRIMINATION
SUNY Schenectady County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identify, disability, or age in admissions, employment, programs and activities.  As an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a commitment to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference, SCCC encourages candidates who can contribute to this goal to apply.

CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College's current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Annual Security Report is available here.

SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.